Looking for a Corvair engine core

I am having a hard time locating a good Corvair engine core to convert for my CH650 project. I would appreciate any leads anyone has on finding one. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Booker on October 4, 2017 at 7:03pm
I think I can get a Corvair core from a zenith builder I know. What is your budget?
Dan
Permalink Reply by Todd Osborne on October 5, 2017 at 1:20pm

Depends on the engine. I am looking for a core, not an airworthy engine. If it's 65-69, 110HP heads, no helicoils, etc. I can go a bit higher. Location is important, since shipping engines can be incredibly expensive. East coast, southern would be perfect. Thanks.

Permalink Reply by joseph aloof on October 4, 2017 at 9:29pm

hi todd you can try azealea in ga  or on this site has a great deal on a corvair engine with the 5 brg    joe

Permalink Reply by Todd Osborne on October 5, 2017 at 1:19pm

I will check with Azellea, thanks.

Permalink Reply by Joe Hopwood on October 4, 2017 at 10:20pm

Did you check with Mr. Wynne?

Also I have one with engine and plane attached.  $40K  :-)

Permalink Reply by Todd Osborne on October 5, 2017 at 1:18pm

LOL, I don't need the attached plane :)

Permalink Reply by Larry D Young Jr on October 6, 2017 at 3:40pm
Todd I have a core that I’m not going to use. It has all the main parts I.e. bolts, heads, block, springs etc. I live about 50 miles from Savannah, GA. Let me know if you’re still looking for one and I’ll get some pictures for you and then we can talk about it from there. Larry
Permalink Reply by Todd Osborne on October 15, 2017 at 11:06pm

Thanks Larry.  I would definitely be interested in learning more about what you have.  If email is easier please feel free to send to toddosborne@gmail.com. 

Permalink Reply by Mark Schleier on October 12, 2018 at 12:40pm

Hello Larry, do you still have your extra Corvair engine core available for sale?

Permalink Reply by Doug Cole on October 21, 2017 at 9:42pm

There are several on Barnstormers.  One is for $100.  Just search for "corvair"

Also this one on craigslist  https://missoula.craigslist.org/pts/d/corvair-102-hp-motor/63480965...

Have you tried searchtempest.com  ?  You can search every craigslist city in the US

Permalink Reply by Doug Cole on October 21, 2017 at 10:04pm
Permalink Reply by Rodney Wren on October 21, 2017 at 10:17pm

Todd - I have most of the parts collected to build the 120HP WW Corvair engine.  
Some of the parts I have are a billet crank from SPA - Heads refurbished and modified by SPA, cam from WW with pressed on gear and washer.  Oil systems, front generator & a bunch more stuff.   Machined block from WW.  Cylinders, rods, pistons, distributer, valve covers, deep oil pan.   

If you are interested, send me an email at stinson97502@gmail.com.   Don't know what lead times are now for these parts, but I had to wait over a year on some of them.   

I was just about to build this engine and order a CH750 when another airplane became available, and I just went ahead and bought it.  I still want to build the 750 someday, but would be willing to part with the Corvair at this time.

Regards

Rodney Wren

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