<VV> Tool idea and Corvair Racer-Tech "Yellow Pages"

[Sethracer at aol.com]

Since I am an "idea" guy, I came up with a couple of them last night. 
 
First a Corvair Special tool. When I mentioned on Virtual Vairs that the  
110HP motor I was working on, seemed to have no blowby out the upper vent,  
several people mentioned that I should clean out the lower right angle vent  tube, 
since it is often clogged with carbon and other byproducts. The often  
suggested method was taking a cut-off speedometer drive cable (Us late model  owners 
often have these around - for some reason) sticking the end into a drill  and 
chew/honing the inside of the lower tube loose of all that crud. The  problem 
that strikes my anal-retentive self is what will happen to all the crud  that 
gets pulled loose - It would appear to drop into the breather  assembly on top 
of the motor, then to finally drop through onto the crank,  rods etc. Not a 
good thing in my book. So, while looking at the upper tube which  slides down 
into the clogged lower tube, I figured out that you can punch a hole  at the 
final turn, perhaps add a couple of inches of a guide tube for the speedo  
cable, then attach the other end of the tube to a shop vacuum. As the crud is  
broken loose from the lower tube, it should be sucked up past the speedo cable  to 
into the shop vac. This should keep most of the crud from dropping into  the 
crankcase. If anyone has tried this, let me know. I will try to make  the tool 
when I have a little time.  
 
Second - While building my latest race-oriented Corvair, I have been buying  
various race parts from the racers and the vendors (Thanks, guys) Many of the  
sources I remembered from attending the Performance Workshop, reading the PCG 
 newsletter, and having done this more than a few times before. But just 
since I  started this particular car, there have been several additions to the 
cadre of  Corvair vendors offering performance parts and services. I propose a 
Corvair  Racer-Tech "Yellow Pages" - available on a web page only - that would 
offer an  indexed listing for vendors of Corvair-oriented racing/performance 
parts  and services. Like the Yellow pages, the content would be the 
responsibility of  the vendor, with some size limits, but linking would be allowed to 
other sites.  Since they are ads, claims can be made, pictures and procedures can 
be shown.  Listing in the pages would not be considered an endorsement, just 
listing of  available sources. The index could be broken down by areas of the 
car  modified.
 
Engine
    Mechanical Parts
        Rotating Assembly
        Valve Train
    Fuel System
    Ignition System
    Cooling System
    Exhaust System
Suspension
    Shocks/Springs
    Sway bars
    Steering Systems
Wheels & Tires
Drive Train
Braking Systems
Oiling Systems
Fuel & Oil Plumbing
Body and Aerodynamics
Driver Protection Systems
Fasteners, gaskets and Seals
Gauges & Electrical systems
Data Acquisition
Tools & Setup
    
The intent here is to make it easier to find the parts and services that  
people need to build their performance cars. In addition it provides a service  
to the Corvair parts vendors - many of which are small companies with a few  
dozen parts or services - allowing them virtually "Free" advertising to the  
racer community. The only restriction I foresee would be that only  
Racing/Performance parts would be addressed, not "stock" parts. Eventually, a  Tech Tip 
Section could be added - spread out the same way. If you were building  a motor, 
you could go to the section on Fuel Systems and find a list of folks  who sell 
Carb parts, Fuel pumps, etc. People who modify carbs with  jet-relocation, 
vent tubes, and, perhaps a few tips on what worked for other  folks. Pictures of 
the mods, parts and services are right there, on your  screen.
 
I am looking for input on this idea. I'm sure Corsa can find a place  for 
hosting it. - Seth Emerson



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