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Corvair Engine Forum (46)
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Pitch settings and cruise speedHi 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 |
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Apr 26 Reply by Dale Walters |
anyone flying with a 2850Hello All I was wondering which size Corvair most are currently flying with or planning on Most seem to be going 3.0 and larger. It's tha… Started by John Mazzolini |
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Apr 6 Reply by Ernest Christley |
October, 2020 - Finding coresI have been diligently searching craigslist and other sources to find an engine --- parts may be available but rusted out dead corvairs or… Started by Gerard Schlundt |
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Dec 30, 2020 Reply by Peter Eiberger |
New to me Corvair engine, need advice on 5th bearing and intakeHi 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 t… Started by Mark Gregory |
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Nov 13, 2020 Reply by Mark Gregory |
Optimal Oil cooler locationWhere have yall placed your oil cooler? is it optimal or do you wish you placed it somewhere different? Started by David J Tillema |
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Oct 4, 2020 Reply by Gary Ray |
fuel pressureI have a Zenith 601xl with 2700 corvair that I am getting ready to start phase 1. When doing ground runs the fuel pressure fluctuations &am… Started by Eugene Pilipanko |
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Oct 4, 2020 Reply by Gary Ray |
New to me Corvair engineHi 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… Started by Mark Gregory |
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Aug 31, 2020 Reply by Mark Gregory |
Low rpm'sHi all, I have a 3.3L Corvair in my 601, with a 66" Warp Drive prop set to 9.5 degrees, seeing ~2620 rpm at WOT. I previously had a dual-p… Started by Dale Walters |
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Jul 20, 2020 Reply by Ian Robb |
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 |
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Jul 19, 2020 Reply by Ernest Christley |
Dual Throttle ControlDoes 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 |
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Jul 9, 2020 Reply by David A. Muse |
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