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New to me Corvair engine, need advice on 5th bearing and intake

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Gregory Nov 13, 2020. 6 Replies

Hi All,I am in the planning stage for this CH 650 motor and researching the order I should perform the conversion. I have already talked to WW (I’ll be going the Fly Corvair way) about the heads and…Continue

New to me Corvair engine

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Gregory Aug 31, 2020. 9 Replies

Hi All,So I have been given a hand me down CH650 wings and tail kit. Everything looks good then I happen to come across a Corvair engine that was built at a Corvair College and checked by WW himself.…Continue

Primer and fay sealing

Started this discussion. Last reply by Keith Thomas Aug 29, 2020. 7 Replies

Hi All,I'm just starting my first Ch650 kit. I've been an A&P working in commercial MRO and productions lines for decades so I understand the fundamentals of sheet metal. In assembling the…Continue

 

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New to me Corvair engine, need advice on 5th bearing and intake

Hi All,I am in the planning stage for this CH 650 motor and researching the order I should perform the conversion. I have already talked to WW (I’ll be going the Fly Corvair way) about the heads and case type/numbers, so I know I’m good there. My question to the forum is about the 5th bearing and the head intake. The motor came with a 2006 Corvair Flight Engine manual that gives a good description of each part of the motor; however, it does not speak to the 5th bearing or the intake. Santa will…See More
Oct 8, 2020
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Zenith CH 650
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Corvair
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Have worked on airplanes before
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Sport Pilot (or Ultralight)
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