<p>On my third attempt I hit the jackpot: a NAPA close to Fort Belvoir *gave* me some choke rod clips that weren't even in their inventory anymore. The guy behind the counter referred to them as "Jesus clips," although I have no idea why. </p><p>I'll try shorting the brake
switch terminals tonight, although I'll need a friend to tell me if the brake lights are working. Would anybody like to be my friend?</p><p>daniel</p><p><br />---------------------------- Original Message ----------------------------<br />
Subject: Re: [NoVa-Corvairs] My Corvair is here.<br />
From: "Frank DuVal via Novacc-list" <novacc-list@corvair.org><br />
Date: Tue, July 8, 2014 12:26 am<br />
To: novacc-list@corvair.org<br />
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> The original choke clip is a 1L. This is a discontinued part from the<br />
> clip manufacturers. I have tried all the sources I could Google. A 2L is<br />
> the best you can do. Typically found in the "Help" (by Dorman) section<br />
> of the auto parts store in a package of several different sizes. Or, ask<br />
> anyone who rebuilds carbs, as that is the clip used on the accelerator<br />
> pump linkage on a Rochester H, HV, so every kit I buy has a new one in it.<br />
><br />
> See discussion here:<br />
><br />
> http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,714845,714993#msg-714993<br />
><br />
> 400° sounds right on this hot day. I wouldn't worry yet.<br />
><br />
> Brake lights and turn signals use same filaments in the rear. Also, both<br />
> go through the turn signal switch. Start by shorting the terminals on<br />
> the brake light switch, this should light both rear bright bulbs if the<br />
> turn signal switch is in the middle position.<br />
><br />
> Congratulations on getting the car done!<br />
><br />
> Frank DuVal<br />
><br />
><br />
> On 7/7/2014 9:07 PM, daniel--- via Novacc-list wrote:<br />
>><br />
>> Today Mark Walters drove me up to the Corvair Ranch so I could fetch<br />
>> my '65 Corsa convertible. The car looks great -- Jeff and his<br />
>> employees went the extra mile in making sure everything was clean and<br />
>> polished. Also, trim found its way onto my car that was far nice than<br />
>> what came off.<br />
>><br />
>> The car made it back to Alexandria without incident, although there<br />
>> are a few notable things:<br />
>><br />
>> 1) The brake lights don't work<br />
>><br />
>> 2) The left turn signal doesn't work<br />
>><br />
>> 3) The little clip that holds the choke shaft to the right primary<br />
>> carb is missing. I went to two auto supply stores but couldn't find a<br />
>> replacement.<br />
>><br />
>> 4) Idle is a bit erratic, though on the high side so it doesn't stall<br />
>> out (sometimes it gets hung up)<br />
>><br />
>> Also, my exhaust is LOUD!!! Our project in a few weeks will be to<br />
>> install stock mufflers.<br />
>><br />
>> Here's something: on the way home the temp needle was pegged at 400<br />
>> (12 o'clock). Even though it was a hot day, this struck me as being<br />
>> on the high side. Keep in mind that the lower shrouds are off and the<br />
>> car has finned valve covers and a finned oil pan. The car had plenty<br />
>> of power and wasn't detonating.<br />
>><br />
>> Pretty tired now.<br />
>><br />
>> daniel<br />
>><br />
>><br />
>><br />
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