[NoVa-Corvairs] September meeting

[Lawrence Brent]

Daniel i sent out tach on my 66 corsa to some out fit in ark.they did a
nice job except calibrating which was for a 8cyl called guy advised  it was
correct for corvette."no damit i said corvair" reply "oh i though you said
corvette".if you send it out make sure they understand  CORVAIR not
corvette.   L D

On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 12:00 PM, Daniel Goldberg via Novacc-list <
novacc-list at corvair.org> wrote:

> I sent this out a few days ago, but no response.   Perhaps it's a hint,
> but I though I would resend:
>
>
> Hi all,
>
>
> Depending on what I have time to do between now and September 27, here are
> some possible tech ideas -- nothing too wild:
>
>
> 1) Setting timing, syncing carbs -- my Corvair has plenty of power, but it
> idles a bit too high and belches a bit on accel.  Carbs are newly rebuilt
> and custom machined linkage kit is fully installed (including transmission
> pivot); secondaries are not hooked up.
>
>
> 2) Install lower shrouds
>
>
> 3) Muffler hangers -- Recently, I fitted a stock exhaust system onto my
> Corvair.  However, after reviewing photos of late Corvairs with dual
> exhaust, I do not believe that I accurately positioned the mufflers.
> Frankly, I think my muffler placement looks kind of goofy.  After
> repositioning the mufflers I'd like to install the muffler hangers.
>
>
> 4) Replace blower fan (i.e., the fan that controls the heat, not the big
> fan on top of the engine).
>
>
> 5) Replace a taped up heater hose under the car.
>
>
> Question: can a layperson easily rebuild the Corsa tach and temp gauge or
> is it better to replace with rebuilt units?  Mine are useless and
> depressing.
>
>
> Please keep in mind that my street does not have scads of parking.
> Fortunately, my neighbors are understanding people so perhaps we can stick
> one of your cars in someone else's driveway.
>
>
> Please also keep in mind that I have a mandatory formal event on the
> evening of the 26th, so I may be a little tired and hungover!
>
>
> Many thanks,
> daniel
>
> �
> �
>
> ---------------------------- Original Message ----------------------------
>
> Subject: September 2014 Newsletter
>
> From: "Doug Jones" <1963.jones.d at gmail.com>
>
> Date: Thu, September 11, 2014 9:10 pm
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>
> > Hi All,
>
> >
>
> > Attached is the September Corvair Newsletter. Sorry for it being late.
>
> > Happy Vairing!
>
> >
>
> > Doug
>
> >
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