Corvair Engine Forum (60)

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Forged Billet CNCd vs. Forged?

Corvair Spyder engine owners, What is your thought on the forged billet CNCd counterweighted, 1/4 stroked crankshaft in your engine vs. th…

Started by Stephen M. Eastham

0 Mar 15

Bent push rod.

Took a 25 minute flight from KJNX to KTTA to show a good friend that I had a well running airplane.   Everything was running perfect, and I…

Started by Ernest Christley

29 Feb 23
Reply by LARRY TRAMEL

Rotec TBI Carburetor

I am running a Rotec TBI on my FlyCorvair engine in my Cruzer. When I initially picked it up, I couldn't find any photos or help with linka…

Started by Peter Eiberger

12 Feb 21
Reply by charlie rosenzweig

Pitch settings and cruise speed

Hi all, I'm wondering what others are using for your prop pitch and what cruise speeds/climb rates you're seeing. I have a 120hp Corvair…

Started by Dale Walters

16 Feb 21
Reply by charlie rosenzweig

750 STOL CG with Corvair engine

Wondering what center of gravity people with Corvair engines in their 750 STOL are seeing. When my plane got its AWC, at 841 lb, CG was at…

Started by Bruce Atherton

1 Feb 21
Reply by charlie rosenzweig

SOLVED - Voltage regulator for Spyder 120 HP

SOLVED. The B&C 14V, 30A can be made to accommodate this alternator for OV protection and notification. -------------- Is anyone using…

Started by Stephen M. Eastham

3 Feb 4
Reply by Eric Tingey

Erratic Tach Reading at Low RPM

I am using a GRT engine info system (EIS) and the WW FlyCorvair inductive tach pickup getting a signal from bolts on the flywheel. Initiall…

Started by Peter Eiberger

0 Dec 28, 2022

Dual Throttle Control

Does anyone have dual throttle controls with their Corvair.  I am using a MA-3 carb, and a center stick.  I plan to have a throttle control…

Started by Joe Pringle

9 Dec 5, 2022
Reply by Bob Pustell

Core Crankshafts Grinding on Webs

Hi All I am about to start my engine build.  The core crankshaft I have has grinding on some of the webs.  Is that normal? Don't want to…

Started by Bradford Drown

0 Oct 24, 2022

Corvair Motor Mount Weld Fixture and other free Corvair stuff

I have some free Corvair related stuff for anyone willing to come get it in central Virginia.  Including: Set of stainless exhaust headers…

Started by Dan Dempsey

4 Jun 20, 2022
Reply by LARRY TRAMEL

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