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| zymurgist |
 Dec 31 2009, 05:44 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic  Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None  |
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| VaccaRabite |
Dec 31 2009, 07:28 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,554 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I am about to go and remove this morning's snow in anticipation of getting this bitch started.
Zach |
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| stepuptotheMike |
Dec 31 2009, 08:38 AM
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medium pimpin Group: Members Posts: 565 Joined: 4-September 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,769 Region Association: South East States |
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| VaccaRabite |
Dec 31 2009, 09:59 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,554 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Drive is cleared. Trucks have been down the roads, so they are cleared too. Just need mike and Scott to get here. Vroom vroom!
Zach |
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| rick 918-S |
Dec 31 2009, 11:28 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,681 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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Be sure to add some transmission fluid. Don't run it dry. You could burn up the pump.
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| VaccaRabite |
Dec 31 2009, 04:16 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,554 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
We were defeated by a crapped out (but freshly rebuilt) starter.
It turned, but only just when the starter was removed. Mike was able to stop it from spinning with his fingers... I shot video, but won't post it as it is not the victorious ending that we require. Zach |
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| rick 918-S |
Dec 31 2009, 05:02 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,681 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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That is a very common GM starter. If you can't fix it, check the local flats. I bet you can either get one or get one close enough to swap the starter nose and get it going.
Q.) Did you connect a battery with proper cables or are you trying to use a jump box or booster charger? We want a new year victory! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| VaccaRabite |
Dec 31 2009, 10:13 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,554 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
There is a big corvair yard near us that we are going to check out Saturday for the starter. Revised go-time will be Saturday.
Zach |
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| type47 |
Jan 1 2010, 08:34 AM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Dec 31 2009, 08:13 PM)  There is a big corvair yard near us ... Really? Maybe there's a Vanagon yard near-by too... |
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| VaccaRabite |
Jan 2 2010, 05:03 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,554 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It coughed. It sputtered. It ate a starter and a fuel pump. It shot a foot of flames out the top of the carb.
BUT IT RAN! Video inbound, sometime tonight. I am getting it off the camera now. Zach |
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| Dr Evil |
Jan 2 2010, 06:39 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,032 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Brief list of the days events.
- Wake up - Drive with Scotty B 1hr to Zach's house - Pick up Zach and drive 1hr to Corvair Ranch to pick up new (rebuilt) starter - Given tour of the ranch by Jeff, the owner - Drive back 1hr to Zach's Engine specific: - tested starter on the ground and it worked MUCH better - Removed spark plugs - Cranked engine for a few cycles to get oil through it - Re-installed plugs and attempt to fire up - Get frustrated - Scratch heads - Starter slows down - Ugh, no fuel in bowl. Damnit, new FP is dead now. - Get new FP - Start up, run, flood Now I have the primary bowl with me so I can double check the float and adjustment. The adjustment still looks spot on, but the bowl was flooding out of the vent which eventually caught on fire (YAY! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) ). Alternator, also a new part, but one that I modified, was making an eerie Weeeeeeee noise at any appreciable RPM. The shaft is not binding in any way so I took it off to investigate. Maybe the brushes are wearing in? |
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| VaccaRabite |
Jan 2 2010, 06:44 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,554 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
You can REALLY hear the alt. whine on the video.
Speaking of which... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_uG6JLvVZg Windows Movie Maker is WAY easier to use then Adobe Premiere! Too bad WMM does not handle importing from my "real" video camera. But it worked just fine for the video shot from Erin's point and shoot. Zach |
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| zymurgist |
Jan 2 2010, 07:00 PM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
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| plas76targa |
Jan 2 2010, 07:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 885 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Frederick, MD Member No.: 1,700 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Way to go guys! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Congrats on getting the engine started!
You looked f'ing cold! I wonder if the bearings on the alternator are toast. I had a '63 Pontiac whose alternator died making a similar noise - ended up replacing the bearings and it worked fine. We all curiously await your diagnosis! |
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| jsayre914 |
Jan 2 2010, 07:50 PM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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Great job guys. Didn't have time to stop by today. Plus it was waaaay too f*** cold out we did go ice skating for a few hours. (first time for all 4 of us) That video looks great! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| rick 918-S |
Jan 2 2010, 09:24 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,681 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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Minus 40 here over night. Great job guys! Way to stay at it. Shove that beast into the van and go for it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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| Dr Evil |
Jan 2 2010, 10:24 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,032 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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IIRC, I put the old bearing from the original alt into the new one due to better fitment as I had to make a alt from the new and the old. I will look into that.
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| Dr Evil |
Jan 2 2010, 10:26 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,032 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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A consideration about the starter is that the corvair starter turns opposite of all other starters (other than 4cyl Hondas) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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| rick 918-S |
Jan 3 2010, 08:19 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,681 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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Is your alty spinning the correct direction or is the reverse rotation spinning it acks backwards?
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| Dr Evil |
Jan 3 2010, 11:45 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,032 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Alts dont care what direction they spin. I bought a 100A alt that was supposed to be for a corvair. The front housing was wrong (mounting ears on opposite sides) so I was told I could swap the stock housing onto it. It did not fit exactly correctly so I mixed and matched parts as they fit (bearing assemblies, etc). It was still not perfect, but I thought that it was workable. The stock alt was 37A and way to weak. I found last night that I can buy an alt from a 74 Nova 350 w/ AC at any local FLAPS for $25 and swap the front housing onto it without issue. That alt is 65A and to buy an already converted one is stupid expensive for no reason. 65A is perfectly fine for my application. I bought the 100A because is was cheaper than the 65A converted and had higher amps, but it is more strain on the belt so the 65A seems like a good idea and is what I am going to do today.
The Hi-torque starter is anywhere from $180-250 and may not be necessary once I solve the float bowl adjustment. I am not sure the HT starter would fit in the small space the current one does. We should be able to start it and keep it running today. Then I will install it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (in the next few days). I have an interview Mon-Tues, a transmission to finish up, one to start, one incoming, visit to Grandmas on the 9-10, and, and, and..... |
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