[NoVa-Corvairs] Jan 31 location & phone

[Frank DuVal]

3500 to 3600 typically, I used the tach as my speedo on the 64 Spyder by doubling the tach reading. I've seen 4500 going up 95 back in the 80s

Frank

On Feb 3, 2015, at 7:57 PM, RICHARD <rbeth at comcast.net> wrote:

> Frank
> 
> Is there a lot of RPM difference between 3;55 and 3:27. I know mine is a 3:27 and at
> 70 MPH my tach shows about 32 RPM.About what would a 3;55 show.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Richard
> 
> From: "corvairduval--- via Novacc-list" <novacc-list at corvair.org>
> To: novacc-list at corvair.org
> Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2015 6:20:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [NoVa-Corvairs] Jan 31 location & phone
> 
> BTW,
> 
> An original Spyder would have 3.55 gears, and a typical Monza had 3.27
> gears for a four speed. Now, either differential could be either ratio by
> this time, but I would check it. If Richard's car now has 3.27 gears, it
> will be more  noisy and get poorer fuel mileage than a 3.55 ratio. Now, if
> Richard is interested in faster acceleration or stop light drag racing,
> then the 3.55 is the preferred ratio.
> 
> In any case, yes, that differential is good. A few hours and a new snout
> can be in it, ready for another 100k miles.
> 
> Original email:
> -----------------
> From: Bryan Blackwell via Novacc-list novacc-list at corvair.org
> Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2015 17:07:15 -0500
> To: ram0672 at verizon.net, novacc-list at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: [NoVa-Corvairs] Jan 31 location & phone
> 
> 
> Sure Bob, we're in Springfield and I am pretty flexible this week, let me
> know when you're thinking.
> 
> BTW, don't toss that old diff, it sounds like a likely good core for a
> rebuild.
> 
> --Bryan
> 
> > On Feb 2, 2015, at 8:02 PM, Bob Marshall via Novacc-list
> <novacc-list at corvair.org> wrote:
> > 
> >   After talking with Richard tonight it looks like using Greg's unit is
> the most logical course of action for us to take to get his 63 back on the
> road.  Richard is going to order the following parts for Saturday's engine
> install/donut fest:
> > 
> > Gasket for between trans and diff
> > Clutch release bearing
> > Clutch pilot bushing
> > GL-4 gear oil
> > Shifter coupling and pin
> > 64 motor mount
> > 
> > If anyone can think of anything else let Richard know tomorrow.
> > 
> > Bryan - rather than risk another snout crack can we make arrangements to
> get your pilot bushing tool since you are out of town this weekend?  I
> could meet you and pick it up.
> > 
> 
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