<VV> 2011 Convention results (econorun and rally)?

[Michael Kovacs]

Paul, Been there, did have same problem. Fortunately I had a spare rebuildable 
(140 PG) to work with. I was in no rush. Used the best stuff I could afford and 
am totally pleased with the results. Strong engine running on 87/89 octane.

Basically I had the heads reworked by Ray Sedman . +.020 jugs and new forged 
pistons, a -.010 nitrated crank and an Otto 10 cam. That was the expensive 
stuff. Lifters, seals, rockers, balancing etc. finished the job.

I guess it depends on your engine building skills and your bankbook.

 MIKE KOVACS




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From: psergeant <paulsgt at earthlink.net>
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Sent: Wed, August 17, 2011 3:44:39 PM
Subject: <VV> 2011 Convention results (econorun and rally)?

Good day!

I am sure these are posted out there somewhere but if so, Google and searching 
VV archives have not revealed their location.  Can someone point me to where the 
2011 Convention results (Econo-run, Rally, etc...) have been posted?

Stefani and I had a GREAT time at the convention!  Had to leave on Friday but 
right now work is taking precedence over play.  I really enjoyed seeing old 
friends again and making new ones.  


The convertible got us from Topeka and back without any major trouble however it 
doesn't want to idle.  I just today, did a compression test and #1 cylinder is 
less than 1/2 the others.  I had suspected that for some time.  It must be 
getting worse.  Lots of blow-by evidenced by the crankcase vent tube and all the 
oil sitting in the air cleaner.  Need to decide How I will approach this 
problem.  (complete tear-down, fix one cylinder, have someone build me a new 
engine?)  It still drives but it won't idle in drive.  I Even had lc look at it 
in Denver and he said it's the best it can be and needs a "blow-botomy".  On a 
much happier note, after babying the 'new' 66 Corsa (28,000 orig. miles) back to 
life, I heard it run last week.  It sounds better than ANY other Corvair I've 
owned (I've owned 15 different ones).  I guess that's what a new Corvair sounded 
like.  Still lots of work to do before I drive it but at least one major hurdle 
is cleared.

Take care!

Paul Sergeant
65 Monza Convertible (110/PG)
61 Pontiac Tempest Safari Wagon
66 Corsa Coupe (140/4 - 28,000 orig. miles)

CORSA since 1975
Member - HACOA, Corvair Minnesota, CORSA, POCI, Little Indians)



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