@@slickraft Thanks for the reply i was not expecting anything, comenting on a 12 year old video ! I just bought one, do you have any tips on use and maintenance ?
@@dot3xe I keep it lubed up on all the slides and rollers. Changed the hydraulic fluid once and replaced the battery 2 times over a 12-year period. I keep a good quality battery maintainer plugged in as well. The original onboard charger was not working anyway. It really doesn't need much maintenance. Do you have battery powered or 240VAC with a cord? I've seen both.
You can but don't run the engine for a long time like that since you'll be bypassiing the resistor wire and the coil will get full voltage and it might ghet too hot after 10-20 minutes like that. In the video, I had the key in the "run" position already. Be extra sure the tranny is in neutral before doing a remote start like that of the car could take off on you.
Sold it probably 11 years ago and it went sight unseen for almost 9 years. Sadly, it was sitting abandoned in a storage lot for most of that time. A friend of mine saw it parked at a house on the west side of Phoenix not too long ago and the new owner was bringing it back to life.
It sits in front of the engine exactly the way it did when the engine was in a Toronado. It still leaves plenty of legroom to put the seat way back. A slot in the floor (under where the rear cushion was) provides air to the dual Taurus electric fans.
No. Both Olds and Cadillac versions were all 3-speeds. Some early versions had a switch-pitch torque converter which was cool. Best you could do was install a shift kit or convert the valve body to full manual.
@@slickraft I see, thank you for response. Im a big car fan, I like muscle too but I always wondered, why are all the greatest muscle cars almost always auto...it kills the joy for me. But there are work around like you said, have a great day sir.
I just acquired a 65 with the 455 olds set up. I haven't driven it yet. it had a throttle sticking problem, i think it was the kick down linkage but ill find out soon. could you do a video looking at the engine bay and detail? that'd be great. id love to see the complete setup. it sounds great.👍
I saw the one you got when it was for sale. I would help you out but I sold my V8 last month so it's no longer in my garage. Mine used a long loop of bowden cable from the stock bellcrank in the tunnel pan up to the Quadrajet.
Just what I was going to say those front-wheel-drive units made for Oldsmobiles or pretty stout excellent unit for a rear wheel drive machine. Even a stock 455 had a lot of torque.
Growing up, our family had a 64 Monza convertible (110 / 4sp). My Mom worked at a tire store and was given a free set of Michelin radials, it was funny seeing mechanics shake their heads when my five foot and a bit mom tried to tell them the tires weren't flat. ;-D Decades ago I read an article about a Toronado drivetrain mounted "behind" the rear seat (a bump added for pully clearance) of a late model Coupe. My concept would have mounted a Fiero drivetrain "behind" the rear seat of a 1966 convertible, resulting in two trunks and some other custom features. ;-)
I sold my 65 with the Toronado swap as you described only 3 weeks ago. I've had a Crown, Kelmark and three Toro LM Corvair conversions. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZP1O4Yu79zk.html
Thanks for all the fuel pump videos! I’ve got high psi issues that are wreaking havoc on my carb tuning so will check out your parts lists and do the mods .
@@slickraft I saw that was a problem as well, so I bought multiples from various sources. We'll see how it goes. The big plus for me is not having to worry about gas diluting my oil and ruining my engine.
Hi there. Do you have an email I could contact you at? I saw your sequential led taillights for your Eclipse and that was from over 10 years ago. Way ahead of your time man. I am building a special car and I was wondering if I could pick your brain. Please.
I no longer sell the complete pumps with this mod kit installed but I do sell the parts to add this to a pump of your own. My thread about them is on CorvairCenter.com. Search for "Adjustable Pressure Mechanical Fuel Pump Experiment".
Never got around to another video but it is still being driven in 2022! Yes, 455 with 66 Toronado FWD setup (TH425 tranny) featuring a switch-pitch torque converter too.
Simple solution vs figuring out how to wire up a remote momentary switch. Its easy on Fords w/ the solenoid sitting right out in the open, but not so easy on other vehicles like the Corvair. Much obliged.
Nice informative video thanks for making. Question. I bought a car with corvair engine. I was told engine was a rebuilt with 1000 kms only. But it hasn't started since 1990 something. Owner just stored it. Should i be worried about the rubber gasket in the fuel pump?
The rubber is unlikely to be in good shape after sitting for 30 years. You can try to use the pump but be ready for leaks or a complete lack of fuel pressure.
Yes an alcohol fuel will cause it to leak creating a fire danger. Replace pump or rebuild with modern alcohol rated material. Some use an electric fuel pump. I never liked electric pumps.
Sorry, I don't. It was a custom set I built for him using Rebel LEDs on Tristar circuit boards powered by my own design constant-current driver boards. I haven't made those for many years as everyone seems to be happy these days with generic Plug-n-play 1157 LEDs from Amazon or Superbright.
As a former Spyder owner and engine master mechanic, I would ditch the mechanical pump for an electrical after my first build seized from fuel leakage. Converting my Corvair engine builds to electric pumps was far superior as the failure rate of these OEM diaphragm units were notoriously too risky especially if tracking it.... BTW this little pump is modeled after a human heart...
I've had two e-pump failures in 5 years so not much better than aftermarket mechanical versions in my experience. It's the owner's choice what to choose. I currently have two Vairs with e-pumps and 5 with mechanical. As they say, your mileage vary. :)
@@TheEDNC In my experience, few pumps fail that way. I've owned and driven Corvairs since 1977. I've never had a pump leak into the crankcase so that is not something I worry about much. I do show how to modify the factory drain path for those who live in fear of rare failures like that.
In theory that would work if the rubber diaphragm material was also identical to the original material. If the rubber is harder or softer than the original then the pressure will be higher or lower than intended.
I hope I am wrong but us baby boomer figured out many ways to.improve our 60 year cars hope the younger generation continues this practice Excellent video
I like them for sure but if you have aftermarket rims with fat tires, the steering effort would bug some drivers. Same goes for factory quick steering too though. I run 17 x 8 rims all around but I don't mind. Driving is no issue of course but parallel parking takes more muscle.
No idea. I run 140's with dual exhaust on all but one Corvair but if I run across a 2-1 pipe like the single exhaust Corvairs used then I can test it on the engine stand for a comparison.
@@heidhouarbi I cannot possibly know that information. I have not done this type electronics work for over 13 years and you do not have the same ballast.
The driving part of the video confused me as I thought all of these were autos. I guess you put in a manual valve body? I don't know. All I know is I have a 68 toro and a 63 spyder. Seems these LM vairs are the only ones that can accept the v8 and not look weird. I will look for you in the other links you provided.
Hey...just asking (also) about the spacer and adjusting screw set you may have for sale....and what size drill should i use to make the extra drain hole? Thanks
