From bryan at skiblack.com  Wed Feb  1 05:00:01 2023
From: bryan at skiblack.com (Bryan Blackwell)
Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:01 -0500
Subject: <VV> VV Rules Post
Message-ID: <20230201100001.52FFB137A2@tiger.skiblack.com>

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From q53.832 at gmail.com  Mon Feb  6 17:31:38 2023
From: q53.832 at gmail.com (Ed Thompson)
Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2023 16:31:38 -0600
Subject: <VV> CPF Museum mention in March, 2023 issue of Hemmings Classic Car,
 page 6
Message-ID: <CAGPRiR4QLJ3WJJMYiNOKu8GmBThF=-Au-1sWXJ+Z-1v6Zd2S1A@mail.gmail.com>

There is a very positive mention, and accompanying photo, of the CPF Museum
(in Glenarm IL, near Springfield) now being recognized by General motors as
the official Corvair Museum in North America!.  CORSA and CPF President, as
well as Museum Curator, Mike Hall was one of the CPF's "driving forces"
im making this come about.  The Museum has also been added to the Route 66
Historic Traveler's Tour Guide.  I've never been to the Museum, I need to
get there.

Ed Thompson
Grenefield (Milwaukee)  WI
'66 Monza sport sedan, 110-glide, LA-built, owned thirty-one years
continuous CORSA member since July, 1977, see you in Wisconsin Dells this
June

From gyoungwolf at earthlink.net  Tue Feb  7 12:54:30 2023
From: gyoungwolf at earthlink.net (Grant)
Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:54:30 +0000
Subject: <VV> Corvair person needs help in south Florida
Message-ID: <9d0fd31b-27a4-cde0-ff34-d0dfcd3cbf0c@earthlink.net>

If there is someone that can help out with a turbo carb issue somewhere close to Ft. Lauderdale, please let me know. The owner can bring the car to you and save him a 4-5 hour drive to bring it to me. I am pretty sure it is just a choke adjustment issue :-). It starts okay when it is cold with a couple of squirts of starter fluid and runs okay, but won't start when it is warm.
Thanks
Grant

From EBITTMAN at tampabay.rr.com  Fri Feb 10 13:44:44 2023
From: EBITTMAN at tampabay.rr.com (EBITTMAN at tampabay.rr.com)
Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 18:44:44 +0000
Subject: <VV> Corvair center forum
Message-ID: <2946cce7a8c5267153e1e5fd1952d6e93adb0739@webmail>

Anyone having trouble getting on it? All morning it's saying my
privacy is not assured. No access at all. EddieB

From gary.bullman at gmail.com  Fri Feb 10 14:16:23 2023
From: gary.bullman at gmail.com (Gary Bullman)
Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:16:23 -0500
Subject: <VV> Corvair center forum
In-Reply-To: <2946cce7a8c5267153e1e5fd1952d6e93adb0739@webmail>
References: <2946cce7a8c5267153e1e5fd1952d6e93adb0739@webmail>
Message-ID: <A6DD9063-30AF-406D-8825-A968BED3A148@gmail.com>

Ed,

A volunteer is in the process of updating the software for Corvair Center Forum.  Earlier this week he posted it would be unavailable at times towards the end of the week.

Gary






On Feb 10, 2023, at 1:44 PM, Ed Bittman via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

Anyone having trouble getting on it? All morning it's saying my
privacy is not assured. No access at all. EddieB
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From corvairduval at cox.net  Fri Feb 10 22:09:05 2023
From: corvairduval at cox.net (Frank DuVal)
Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 22:09:05 -0500
Subject: <VV> Corvair center forum
In-Reply-To: <A6DD9063-30AF-406D-8825-A968BED3A148@gmail.com>
References: <2946cce7a8c5267153e1e5fd1952d6e93adb0739@webmail>
 <A6DD9063-30AF-406D-8825-A968BED3A148@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7e3c8683-1c30-ab29-be97-2c61d706992f@cox.net>

It's Back!

Frank DuVal

On 2/10/2023 2:16 PM, Gary Bullman via VirtualVairs wrote:
> Ed,
>
> A volunteer is in the process of updating the software for Corvair Center Forum.  Earlier this week he posted it would be unavailable at times towards the end of the week.
>
> Gary
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Feb 10, 2023, at 1:44 PM, Ed Bittman via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
>
> Anyone having trouble getting on it? All morning it's saying my
> privacy is not assured. No access at all. EddieB
> _______________________________________________
> This message was sent by the VirtualVairs mailing list, all copyrights are the property
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From bryan at skiblack.com  Wed Feb 15 05:00:01 2023
From: bryan at skiblack.com (Bryan Blackwell)
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:01 -0500
Subject: <VV> VV Rules Post
Message-ID: <20230215100001.742D612875@tiger.skiblack.com>

This is the regular posting of the guidelines for using VirtualVairs.
If you have comments on this list, please mailto:vairorg at corvair.org

To see the complete VV FAQ, surf over to: http://www.vv.corvair.org/faq.htm

In general:

 - No profanity.
 - No flame wars.  If you have something rude to send, keep it off
        the list.  This includes "I can be rude because you were."
 - This is a Corvair list, try to keep posts to Corvairs, or at least
        about cars or air cooled engine technology, especially:
        - No politics, unless they have *explicit* Corvair or automotive
                content.
        - Likewise, no religion.
 - Indicate actual name and city/state (and country if applicable), and
   year/model/trans/motor of your 'Vair, this may help clarify your inquiry or
   follow-up.
 - If you've asked a technical question, please let us know what the
   solution turned out to be.
 - Limit signature files to six lines or less.
 - Try to make the Subject line fit the post, especially for replies
        to Digests.
 - When responding to posts, edit out irrelevant material.
 - Conversely, include enough so your answer makes sense.
 - When replying to a Digest, please trim to just the post you're replying to.
 - Sign messages with your real name.
 - You can  post pictures or other attachments to the list, just attach as
        usual and the server will store the attachment and put a URL at the
        bottom of the message.
 - Please keep your photos under 512KB.  If you have many photos, please put
	them on a web server and post the URL.
 - ALL emails larger than 8K will be delayed for approval.  If your message is
   of a timely nature, do NOT attach anything and use Plain Text.
 - Avoid "me too" posts.
 - No urban myths or virus hoaxes, please.  If you haven't personally
        verified it, assume it's a myth or a hoax.
 - Use all caps ONLY for EMPHASIS.
 - There are several special interest lists as well:
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                http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FastVair/
        - Stock Corvair Group, for all things as they came from Chevy,
                http://stock.corvair.org/
        - UltraVan, the Corvair powered motorhome,
                http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UltraVan/
        - Corvanatics, far all FC Corvairs (trucks),
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        - Said jokes should be suitable for my 9 year old.
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 - Please turn off "Return Receipt" for mail you post to the list.
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        it up with them on the list.
        
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 - Please put "For Sale", "FS", "AD" or comparable in the Subject line.
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        - We encourage vendors to post once a month to help
          our members find out about you.  Be sure to include your
          company info.
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          is great.  Personal attacks are expressly forbidden.
 - Include both the City and State and a phone number with good times to
        call if you will accept phone calls, especially for cars.
 - For events, include the above, plus Month, Day, and Time, and
        directions.

Handy URLs for Hoaxes & Virii:

        http://kumite.com/myths/
        http://www.urbanlegends.com/
        http://www.snopes2.com/
        http://www.datafellows.com/news/hoax.htm
        http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/
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From gojoe283 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 15 22:03:56 2023
From: gojoe283 at yahoo.com (William Hershkowitz)
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 03:03:56 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: <VV> Late Model Koni Shocks
References: <1593324169.2432237.1676516636914.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1593324169.2432237.1676516636914@mail.yahoo.com>

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?B"H
Hi folks...would anyone happen to know the size of the top retaining nut for Koni shocks on a Late Corvair?? Mine came off leaving the shock unattached at the top.
?Nothing in my nuts box fits, nor does anyone seem to have one at Home Depot or AutoZone.
Thanks!
Bill Hershkowitz. 66 Monza Sport Sedan

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

From bryan at skiblack.com  Thu Feb 16 17:07:26 2023
From: bryan at skiblack.com (Bryan Blackwell)
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:07:26 -0500
Subject: <VV> 140 very rough heads
Message-ID: <D77BE17B-5B64-426D-B450-CB32858ED0FD@skiblack.com>

Hi all,

You may recall I recently got some parts that included three very rough 140 heads, and the advice was to not scrap them.

So, I'm going to the NJ parts auction this weekend.  I'm going to abide by the auction rules to not bring any "dirty, broken parts" into the auction, but I will offer them here for delivery to the event straight from my trunk to yours for $20 each, or $50 for all three.  Any takers?

Reminder - they are rough and will need everything.  As I recall at least one has a dropped seat.  But if you have nothing at all and are going to get everything done to whatever you buy anyway, maybe they're of use to you.

--Bryan

From gergwerks at comcast.net  Sat Feb 18 12:22:14 2023
From: gergwerks at comcast.net (gw)
Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2023 11:22:14 -0600
Subject: <VV> Residual Valve for Moraine
Message-ID: <617AF176-79A7-42E8-AFA6-59B6D26DCFED@comcast.net>

Anyone know of a source for the brass press in residual valve on the Moraine master cylinder?

Thanks,

Greg

From thesuperscribe at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 20 16:07:45 2023
From: thesuperscribe at yahoo.com (Tom Berg)
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:07:45 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: <VV> Kind of gas for 62 Monza 110
In-Reply-To: <d6eea2c8-4db6-4327-8043-aa6e0e7c0fb5@www.fastmail.com>
References: <87028F30-A9B4-450C-AE3B-6229CAC3D780.ref@yahoo.com>
 <87028F30-A9B4-450C-AE3B-6229CAC3D780@yahoo.com>
 <01C693B7-1017-4638-8AD8-38F504E04CA5@skiblack.com>
 <d6eea2c8-4db6-4327-8043-aa6e0e7c0fb5@www.fastmail.com>
Message-ID: <1038776689.935336.1676927265148@mail.yahoo.com>

 Back in the day, I ordered my '62 Monza coupe with a 102-hp engine (145-cubic-inch). The 110 rating began in '64 with the 164-ci engine (which I now have). Both require premium gasoline, preferably 93-octane or better. My '64 pinged on 91-octane sold in California) (is that still so out there?).?
--Tom in Ohio
    On Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 07:17:24 PM EDT, Rad Davis via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:  
 
 All true.? A little more detail:

Octane? ratings come in three flavors: Research, Motor, and Pump, which is the government-mandated average of Research and Motor and is displayed on gas pumps in the US.? Research octane numbers are usually a few points higher than Motor numbers for the same fuel.

You care about this because the rating system GM used to put the number in the owner's manual back in the '60s was Research octane.? What this means is that a 90 pump octane gasoline you buy today likely has a research octane number of 91-92 and a motor octane number in the high 80s.

Air cooled engines have high octane sensitivity relative to head and oil temperature.? You'll likely find that a deflashing, careful clearance adjustment of the fan, and, if it's hot, removal of the bottom shrouds is worth 2-4 octane points in knock sensitivity.? Likewise, changing to a folded fin oil cooler can help if you work the engine hard (FCs).



On Wed, Jul 27, 2022, at 2:18 PM, Bryan Blackwell via VirtualVairs wrote:
> Hi AJ,
>
> IMHO, octane is far more important than ethanol-free.? While 93 is 
> best, 92 generally is ok too.? I've never tried 91, I would guess you'd 
> want to back the timing off a degree or two if that's all you could 
> find.? If you're concerned about alcohol content, try one of the fuel 
> stabilizers for alcohol blended fuels.? I'm assuming the 110 came out 
> of a later Corvair, you might mention what year exactly (if you know) 
> for any questions that require specific answers, as there are minor 
> differences in the carbs and ignition over the various years that can 
> affect certain settings.
>
> --Bryan
>
>> On Jul 27, 2022, at 12:37 PM, A.J. Stone via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Would appreciate guidance on what kind of gas is best for a 62 Monza 110.
>> The owner?s manual calls for premium, which I am assuming is 93 or better octane.
>> I can only find 87 octane ethanol free gas, but no premium ethanol free gas.
>> Would it be better to use the lower grade ethanol free gas or should I use the premium gas with the ethanol additive??
>> Thanks 
>> AJ 
>
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From jaysplace at laserpubs.com  Mon Feb 20 22:44:17 2023
From: jaysplace at laserpubs.com (Jay Maechtlen)
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2023 19:44:17 -0800
Subject: <VV> Late Model Koni Shocks
In-Reply-To: <1593324169.2432237.1676516636914@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1593324169.2432237.1676516636914.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1593324169.2432237.1676516636914@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <b491bdee-5ca2-d724-2826-da64a8a3d6c2@laserpubs.com>

Hope you got it figured out - could always take the nut from the other 
side, use it as a sample.



On 2/15/2023 7:03 PM, William Hershkowitz via VirtualVairs wrote:
>  ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?B"H
> Hi folks...would anyone happen to know the size of the top retaining nut for Koni shocks on a Late Corvair?? Mine came off leaving the shock unattached at the top.
>  ?Nothing in my nuts box fits, nor does anyone seem to have one at Home Depot or AutoZone.
> Thanks!
> Bill Hershkowitz. 66 Monza Sport Sedan
>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>   _______________________________________________
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Jay Maechtlen
61 Corvair coupe
custom fiberglass skin
GM3800 supercharged
4T65E


From hallgrenn at aol.com  Tue Feb 21 15:19:55 2023
From: hallgrenn at aol.com (hallgrenn at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:19:55 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: <VV> Koni Shock Top Nut
In-Reply-To: <mailman.1.1676998801.25335.virtualvairs@corvair.org>
References: <mailman.1.1676998801.25335.virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Message-ID: <535352043.4877924.1677010795203@mail.yahoo.com>



? 2. Re: Late Model Koni Shocks (Jay Maechtlen)

Bill,
I checked a new Koni I have and the nut is an M10x1.0 (17mm).? If your missing nut had the black plastic cap I'd wager it's still hiding in your engine compartment--maybe down in the bottom of the quarter panel.
Bob Hall

> Hi folks...would anyone happen to know the size of the top retaining nut for Koni shocks on a Late Corvair?? Mine came off leaving the shock unattached at the top.
>? ?Nothing in my nuts box fits, nor does anyone seem to have one at Home Depot or AutoZone.
> Thanks!
> Bill Hershkowitz. 66 Monza Sport Sedan
>
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From gojoe283 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 21 15:59:58 2023
From: gojoe283 at yahoo.com (William Hershkowitz)
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:59:58 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: <VV> Nut Size on Late Model Koni Shocks - Front
References: <1005749424.3087724.1677013198072.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1005749424.3087724.1677013198072@mail.yahoo.com>

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?B"H
Guys, last week I posted, unable to determine the correct size of the nut holding the upper shaft of front Koni shocks for a Late model Corvair.? This isn't the first time that nut worked its way off, causing the shock to flop around under the shock tower with obvious results along with loss of the top rubber bumper and washer.
Todd of Clark's was able to help me.? If anyone is interested, the correct size nut is M10-1.00.? Yeah, it's metric ;-)? Amazon has them in stock, 1 day delivery.? What would we do without Amazon??
Thanks...Bill Hershkowitz? 1966 Monza Sport Sedan 110 PG A/C

From bryan at skiblack.com  Tue Feb 21 17:59:00 2023
From: bryan at skiblack.com (Bryan Blackwell)
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:59:00 -0500
Subject: <VV> Nut Size on Late Model Koni Shocks - Front
In-Reply-To: <1005749424.3087724.1677013198072@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1005749424.3087724.1677013198072.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1005749424.3087724.1677013198072@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <6C8C1211-21E2-4F86-93F4-C740EFCAE653@skiblack.com>

Hi Bill,

If you're having trouble with the nut(s) coming loose, you might order some extra and double nut them, or get nylock style nuts.

--Bryan

> On Feb 21, 2023, at 3:59 PM, William Hershkowitz via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
> 
> Guys, last week I posted, unable to determine the correct size of the nut holding the upper shaft of front Koni shocks for a Late model Corvair.  This isn't the first time that nut worked its way off, causing the shock to flop around under the shock tower with obvious results along with loss of the top rubber bumper and washer.
> Todd of Clark's was able to help me.  If anyone is interested, the correct size nut is M10-1.00.  Yeah, it's metric ;-)  Amazon has them in stock, 1 day delivery.  What would we do without Amazon??
> Thanks...Bill Hershkowitz  1966 Monza Sport Sedan 110 PG A/C


From mr.jebecker at gmail.com  Tue Feb 21 18:04:11 2023
From: mr.jebecker at gmail.com (Jim Becker)
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:04:11 -0600
Subject: <VV> Nut Size on Late Model Koni Shocks - Front
In-Reply-To: <6C8C1211-21E2-4F86-93F4-C740EFCAE653@skiblack.com>
References: <1005749424.3087724.1677013198072.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1005749424.3087724.1677013198072@mail.yahoo.com>,
 <6C8C1211-21E2-4F86-93F4-C740EFCAE653@skiblack.com>
Message-ID: <3F67ACC6-4015-478C-8984-1AEAF0B9CDF4@hxcore.ol>


From gojoe283 at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 21 18:53:48 2023
From: gojoe283 at yahoo.com (William Hershkowitz)
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 23:53:48 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: <VV> Kind of gas for 62 Monza 110
References: <1852400742.4986013.1677023628952.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1852400742.4986013.1677023628952@mail.yahoo.com>

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? B"H
I have used "NOS Octane Booster" in my 1966 110 Monza for years now, with good results.? I use "premium" gas which is as high as you can go here in New York, of course it's garbage compared to "Premium" back in 1966.? The engine runs and idles more smoothly with the NOS.? Unfortunately retailers like Walmart no longer carry this stuff, it may be considered hazardous or for off-road only, etc.? But I was able to find it on eBay.
Before I found the NOS additive, my engine did ping when it got hot.? In addition, I made several other mods to my engine to keep it running cooler, including flashing the heads, ducting the air intake to the cooling slots behind the rear window through the firewall, adding puller fans to the condenser, and finally, a water mist system that sprays a fine water mist into the fan area if oil temps go above around 260 degrees.? You could do something similar with a water injection system.
Even with my timing advanced to factory specs (24 degrees BTDC), at highway speeds with the A/C on full blast on a hot day, the engine doesn't ping be"h.
Probably the most common cause of pinging is overheating, that's been my experience.
Bill Hershkowitz 1966 Monza Sport Sedan 110 PG A/C

From paulvair at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 22 07:29:51 2023
From: paulvair at yahoo.com (Paul Fox)
Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:29:51 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: <VV> Kind of gas for 62 Monza 110
In-Reply-To: <1852400742.4986013.1677023628952@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1852400742.4986013.1677023628952.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1852400742.4986013.1677023628952@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1067542031.2795637.1677068991271@mail.yahoo.com>

 Maybe just a typo. 24 degrees of advance is too much for a 110 engine. That's for the turbo engines with pressure retard. 16-18 is plenty for a 110 engine.There are other octane boosters available. Generally speaking, they'll give you 2-3 points more octane.A remote oil cooler is a great addition to keep things cool on our air-cooled engines. The only issue with one is where to mount it. I had one on my Stinger that was mounted in the engine compartment with a thermostatically controlled fan on it. Even if the fanbelt came off it kept things cool enough to get the car off the interstate without the head temps exceeding?400 degrees. Of course, the oil temps climbed quickly.Paul Fox?
    On Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 05:54:03 PM GMT-6, William Hershkowitz via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:  
 
 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? B"H
I have used "NOS Octane Booster" in my 1966 110 Monza for years now, with good results.? I use "premium" gas which is as high as you can go here in New York, of course it's garbage compared to "Premium" back in 1966.? The engine runs and idles more smoothly with the NOS.? Unfortunately retailers like Walmart no longer carry this stuff, it may be considered hazardous or for off-road only, etc.? But I was able to find it on eBay.
Before I found the NOS additive, my engine did ping when it got hot.? In addition, I made several other mods to my engine to keep it running cooler, including flashing the heads, ducting the air intake to the cooling slots behind the rear window through the firewall, adding puller fans to the condenser, and finally, a water mist system that sprays a fine water mist into the fan area if oil temps go above around 260 degrees.? You could do something similar with a water injection system.
Even with my timing advanced to factory specs (24 degrees BTDC), at highway speeds with the A/C on full blast on a hot day, the engine doesn't ping be"h.
Probably the most common cause of pinging is overheating, that's been my experience.
Bill Hershkowitz 1966 Monza Sport Sedan 110 PG A/C
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From jaysplace at laserpubs.com  Wed Feb 22 14:09:10 2023
From: jaysplace at laserpubs.com (Jay Maechtlen)
Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:09:10 -0800
Subject: <VV> article in Dean's Garage
Message-ID: <feb6be56-e56b-5b00-71d9-402f3e0d50b5@laserpubs.com>

We've read about this car before, here's an article and pics in Dean's 
Garage

http://www.deansgarage.com/corvair-spyder-gt/


Jay Maechtlen
61 Corvair coupe
custom fiberglass skin
GM3800 supercharged
4T65E


From vairmike at sbcglobal.net  Wed Feb 22 16:34:25 2023
From: vairmike at sbcglobal.net (K. Michael Kost)
Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:34:25 +0000
Subject: <VV> Nut Size on Late Model Koni Shocks - Front
In-Reply-To: <3F67ACC6-4015-478C-8984-1AEAF0B9CDF4@hxcore.ol>
References: <1005749424.3087724.1677013198072.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1005749424.3087724.1677013198072@mail.yahoo.com>,
 <6C8C1211-21E2-4F86-93F4-C740EFCAE653@skiblack.com>
 <3F67ACC6-4015-478C-8984-1AEAF0B9CDF4@hxcore.ol>
Message-ID: <BYAPR18MB275706AB50998FF50E9F2856AAAA9@BYAPR18MB2757.namprd18.prod.outlook.com>

There should be 2 nuts in a jam nut configuration and a plastic cap that goes over both of them.

Mike Kost

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Subject: Re: <VV> Nut Size on Late Model Koni Shocks - Front


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From gojoe283 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 22 16:46:34 2023
From: gojoe283 at yahoo.com (William Hershkowitz)
Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:46:34 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: <VV> Nut Size on Late Model Koni Shocks - Front
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 <1005749424.3087724.1677013198072@mail.yahoo.com>
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 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?B"H
Michael/Jim/Bryan:? Yes, and unfortunately the nuts and the plastic cap came loose on the passengers' side, and everything fell off.
I did buy a package of nuts of the correct side and have "jammed" two onto the top of the shock.? I think it's a good idea to add thread lock, next time I get the car out of the garage I'll hopefully put that on.
Interestingly on the drivers' side everything is intact.

Thanks guys for you advice!
Bill
    On Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 04:34:34 PM EST, K. Michael Kost <vairmike at sbcglobal.net> wrote:  
 
 There should be 2 nuts in a jam nut configuration and a plastic cap that goes over both of them.
Mike Kost
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From hurricanehazel16 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 22 11:51:04 2023
From: hurricanehazel16 at gmail.com (James Davis)
Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:51:04 -0600
Subject: <VV> Kind of gas for 62 Monza 110
In-Reply-To: <1067542031.2795637.1677068991271@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1852400742.4986013.1677023628952.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1852400742.4986013.1677023628952@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1067542031.2795637.1677068991271@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAK0+xDCVJvWCMXVUCVMoAbuB+MrCTU8DRtpy5EVWWotz1EHpCw@mail.gmail.com>

Two stock folded-fin oil coolers ( or 5 plate late model) will fit in the
stock location.  It does take some sheet metal modification.  I have then
on my UltraVan and Rampside.

On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 6:30 AM Paul Fox via VirtualVairs <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

>  Maybe just a typo. 24 degrees of advance is too much for a 110 engine.
> That's for the turbo engines with pressure retard. 16-18 is plenty for a
> 110 engine.There are other octane boosters available. Generally speaking,
> they'll give you 2-3 points more octane.A remote oil cooler is a great
> addition to keep things cool on our air-cooled engines. The only issue with
> one is where to mount it. I had one on my Stinger that was mounted in the
> engine compartment with a thermostatically controlled fan on it. Even if
> the fanbelt came off it kept things cool enough to get the car off the
> interstate without the head temps exceeding 400 degrees. Of course, the oil
> temps climbed quickly.Paul Fox
>     On Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 05:54:03 PM GMT-6, William
> Hershkowitz via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
>
>
>       B"H
> I have used "NOS Octane Booster" in my 1966 110 Monza for years now, with
> good results.  I use "premium" gas which is as high as you can go here in
> New York, of course it's garbage compared to "Premium" back in 1966.  The
> engine runs and idles more smoothly with the NOS.  Unfortunately retailers
> like Walmart no longer carry this stuff, it may be considered hazardous or
> for off-road only, etc.  But I was able to find it on eBay.
> Before I found the NOS additive, my engine did ping when it got hot.  In
> addition, I made several other mods to my engine to keep it running cooler,
> including flashing the heads, ducting the air intake to the cooling slots
> behind the rear window through the firewall, adding puller fans to the
> condenser, and finally, a water mist system that sprays a fine water mist
> into the fan area if oil temps go above around 260 degrees.  You could do
> something similar with a water injection system.
> Even with my timing advanced to factory specs (24 degrees BTDC), at
> highway speeds with the A/C on full blast on a hot day, the engine doesn't
> ping be"h.
> Probably the most common cause of pinging is overheating, that's been my
> experience.
> Bill Hershkowitz 1966 Monza Sport Sedan 110 PG A/C
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From jaysplace at laserpubs.com  Wed Feb 22 14:13:04 2023
From: jaysplace at laserpubs.com (Jay Maechtlen)
Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:13:04 -0800
Subject: <VV> article in Dean's Garage
In-Reply-To: <feb6be56-e56b-5b00-71d9-402f3e0d50b5@laserpubs.com>
References: <feb6be56-e56b-5b00-71d9-402f3e0d50b5@laserpubs.com>
Message-ID: <589c5006-7bb7-0283-84f5-0091807771be@laserpubs.com>

On 2/22/2023 11:09 AM, Jay Maechtlen via VirtualVairs wrote:
> We've read about this car before, here's an article and pics in Dean's 
> Garage
>
> http://www.deansgarage.com/corvair-spyder-gt/
>
>

scroll down the page for some other cool pics!



> Jay Maechtlen
> 61 Corvair coupe
> custom fiberglass skin
> GM3800 supercharged
> 4T65E
>
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From bhlamotte at gmail.com  Thu Feb 23 03:43:20 2023
From: bhlamotte at gmail.com (Byron LaMotte)
Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:43:20 +0100
Subject: <VV> article in Dean's Garage
In-Reply-To: <feb6be56-e56b-5b00-71d9-402f3e0d50b5@laserpubs.com>
References: <feb6be56-e56b-5b00-71d9-402f3e0d50b5@laserpubs.com>
Message-ID: <CAN9cQMCxasuYPKXi633P=KdxhOz2M=r2rrq8rvLpZR-eLgn=wQ@mail.gmail.com>

My Super Spyder:


On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 8:09 PM Jay Maechtlen via VirtualVairs <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

> We've read about this car before, here's an article and pics in Dean's
> Garage
>
> http://www.deansgarage.com/corvair-spyder-gt/
>
>
> Jay Maechtlen
> 61 Corvair coupe
> custom fiberglass skin
> GM3800 supercharged
> 4T65E
>
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From corvairduval at cox.net  Fri Feb 24 17:48:47 2023
From: corvairduval at cox.net (Frank DuVal)
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:48:47 -0500
Subject: <VV> Kind of gas for 62 Monza 110
In-Reply-To: <1067542031.2795637.1677068991271@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1852400742.4986013.1677023628952.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1852400742.4986013.1677023628952@mail.yahoo.com>
 <1067542031.2795637.1677068991271@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <192bea47-5c21-a446-1e58-7d4e62b3b2df@cox.net>

24 BTDC is for the AC version of the 110.

This might be the 110 with the 95 heads.

Frank DuVal

On 2/22/2023 7:29 AM, Paul Fox via VirtualVairs wrote:
>   Maybe just a typo. 24 degrees of advance is too much for a 110 engine. That's for the turbo engines with pressure retard. 16-18 is plenty for a 110 engine.There are other octane boosters available. Generally speaking, they'll give you 2-3 points more octane.A remote oil cooler is a great addition to keep things cool on our air-cooled engines. The only issue with one is where to mount it. I had one on my Stinger that was mounted in the engine compartment with a thermostatically controlled fan on it. Even if the fanbelt came off it kept things cool enough to get the car off the interstate without the head temps exceeding?400 degrees. Of course, the oil temps climbed quickly.Paul Fox

>      On Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 05:54:03 PM GMT-6, William Hershkowitz via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
>   
>   ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? B"H
> I have used "NOS Octane Booster" in my 1966 110 Monza for years now, with good results.? I use "premium" gas which is as high as you can go here in New York, of course it's garbage compared to "Premium" back in 1966.? The engine runs and idles more smoothly with the NOS.? Unfortunately retailers like Walmart no longer carry this stuff, it may be considered hazardous or for off-road only, etc.? But I was able to find it on eBay.
> Before I found the NOS additive, my engine did ping when it got hot.? In addition, I made several other mods to my engine to keep it running cooler, including flashing the heads, ducting the air intake to the cooling slots behind the rear window through the firewall, adding puller fans to the condenser, and finally, a water mist system that sprays a fine water mist into the fan area if oil temps go above around 260 degrees.? You could do something similar with a water injection system.
> Even with my timing advanced to factory specs (24 degrees BTDC), at highway speeds with the A/C on full blast on a hot day, the engine doesn't ping be"h.
> Probably the most common cause of pinging is overheating, that's been my experience.
> Bill Hershkowitz 1966 Monza Sport Sedan 110 PG A/C

From corvairduval at cox.net  Fri Feb 24 17:51:11 2023
From: corvairduval at cox.net (Frank DuVal)
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:51:11 -0500
Subject: <VV> Kind of gas for 62 Monza 110
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8 plate stock for 64 and later.

3 plate is that weird late early (63) that appeared after the folded fin 
cooler.

Frank DuVal

On 2/22/2023 11:51 AM, James Davis via VirtualVairs wrote:
> Two stock folded-fin oil coolers ( or 5 plate late model) will fit in the
> stock location.  It does take some sheet metal modification.  I have then
> on my UltraVan and Rampside.

From markplucenik at verizon.net  Sat Feb 25 13:49:38 2023
From: markplucenik at verizon.net (Mark Plucenik)
Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2023 13:49:38 -0500
Subject: <VV> 1966 vin question
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This is my first time posting a question so I'm hoping this works.  My car
is a 1966 Corsa convertible. The last digit's of my vin are W120102.
Looking at the Corvair junkyard Primer booklet the last 6 digit's of those
number less 100000 give me the production number for that plant for 1966.
According to this my car is the 20102th Corsa convertible produced in 1966.
But, looking at the total 1966 Corsa convertible production numbers there
were only 3142 ever made. Am I looking at this wrong?  Are the last 6
numbers the total Corvair production , all models.  I'm wondering if the car
is actually a very early 66 production car or a late 66 car?

 

 
Thanks , Mark Plucenik


From gary.bullman at gmail.com  Sat Feb 25 14:11:51 2023
From: gary.bullman at gmail.com (Gary Bullman)
Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:11:51 -0500
Subject: <VV> 1966 vin question
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Mark,

The VIN (on stainless tag by battery) is total Corvair production, so you?re right it was the 20102nd Corvair built at Willow Run.  To find out which convertible it was you need to look at the body tag which is located on the frame rail behind the distributor.  Under General Motors Corporation the first 3 characters are month and week of body assembly (number is month, letter is week), then the sole letter is the color the interior was painted.  The next line has what you want;

66-10767 is a 66 Corsa Convertible, WRN is Willow Run, the the number before Body is the sequence of yours for all Corsa Convertibles.

For example my car?s body was made 4th week of October (implied it was in 1965 as a 66 model year) and it was number 737 of 66 Corsa Convertibles.  I know someone in Southeast PA that has a 66 Corsa that I believe was built 2 week before (or maybe 2 weeks after, not sure).  I?d be curious where you fall in the model year.

Hope this helps.

Gary Bullman






On Feb 25, 2023, at 1:49 PM, Mark Plucenik via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

This is my first time posting a question so I'm hoping this works.  My car
is a 1966 Corsa convertible. The last digit's of my vin are W120102.
Looking at the Corvair junkyard Primer booklet the last 6 digit's of those
number less 100000 give me the production number for that plant for 1966.
According to this my car is the 20102th Corsa convertible produced in 1966.
But, looking at the total 1966 Corsa convertible production numbers there
were only 3142 ever made. Am I looking at this wrong?  Are the last 6
numbers the total Corvair production , all models.  I'm wondering if the car
is actually a very early 66 production car or a late 66 car?




Thanks , Mark Plucenik

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From svsassi at aol.com  Sat Feb 25 15:13:11 2023
From: svsassi at aol.com (svsassi at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2023 20:13:11 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: <VV> VIN Verification
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In another post the build plate information was provided which shows when the car was manufactured.? As pointed out it was made at the Willow Run plant.??To verify that the car is properly represented (the car is actually a Corsa) you can look at the VIN number.
If it is a 1966 Corsa convertible, the beginning of the VIN number should be:
107676W
First digit 1 means it's a ChevroletThe next two digits, 07 means it's a Corsa (01 would be standard, 05 would be Monza)The next two digits is the body style.? 67 is convertible, 37 is coupe (39 is sedan which would not apply in this case)The next digit is the last digit of the model year.? In your case it should be a 6 for 1966.W is the manufacturing plant (W for Willow Run)
Hope this helps.
Steve SassiLong Island Corvair Assoc. (LICA) VP
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Subject: <VV> 1966 vin question

This is my first time posting a question so I'm hoping this works.? My car
is a 1966 Corsa convertible. The last digit's of my vin are W120102.
Looking at the Corvair junkyard Primer booklet the last 6 digit's of those
number less 100000 give me the production number for that plant for 1966.
According to this my car is the 20102th Corsa convertible produced in 1966.
But, looking at the total 1966 Corsa convertible production numbers there
were only 3142 ever made. Am I looking at this wrong?? Are the last 6
numbers the total Corvair production , all models.? I'm wondering if the car
is actually a very early 66 production car or a late 66 car?




Thanks , Mark Plucenik


From jaysplace at laserpubs.com  Mon Feb 27 02:12:18 2023
From: jaysplace at laserpubs.com (Jay Maechtlen)
Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:12:18 -0800
Subject: <VV> article in Dean's Garage
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No idea where these were before, I only got involved in the Corvair 
community around 2012.
And being in SoCal, haven't made it to many of the conventions. (was 
able to combine a vacation in 2016 to catch the Springfield event)
Anyway, Dean's Garage is a really neat site, and the recent Corvair 
content is just a bonus!

On 2/22/2023 12:07 PM, N2VZD TIM wrote:
> I think that was on display at the 1979 C O R S A convention?
>
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> In a message dated 2/22/2023 2:09:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
> virtualvairs at corvair.org writes:
>
>     We've read about this car before, here's an article and pics in
>     Dean's
>     Garage
>     http://www.deansgarage.com/corvair-spyder-gt/
>     Jay Maechtlen
>     61 Corvair coupe
>     custom fiberglass skin
>     GM3800 supercharged
>     4T65E
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61 Corvair coupe
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GM3800 supercharged
4T65E