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PROUDLY SERVING CORVAIR LOVERS SINCE 1974
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years of Corvairs.
The
CORVAIR BOOK2006 COLLECTOR’S EDITION
Celebrating 30 years of Corvair Underground catalogs!
To Lafayette (3 miles)Newberg (12 miles)Tigard (24 miles)Portland (32 miles)
To Carlton (5 miles)Forest Grove (20 m)
To McMinnville (2 miles)Ocean Beaches (60 miles)
WHEN IN OREGON
VISIT OUR WAREHOUSE!
We're located at 2731 Bunn Rd McMinnville, OR 97128
That's actually two miles out of McMinnvillein the Bunn's Village complex right on Hwy99W. Our main warehouse is on the northboundleg of 99W
Our hours are 8:30am-5pm Monday-Friday and 10am-3 pm some Saturdays. Call ahead of time to get Saturday schedule.
Our mailing address is PO Box 339 Dundee, OR 97115
Our phones are 1-503-434-1648 fax 1-503-434-1626
VISIT OUR WEBSITES! www.corvairunderground.comE MAIL US AT [email protected]
Thanks for purchasing this 30th Anniversary Corvair Book!
Traditionally I’ve used this welcome page to extol the virtues of our operation and why you should buy from us.
This year I’ve d ecided tha t I can use the entire rest of the ca talog for that -
Some eras a re a bit more challenging th an othe rs. I reme mber back to the mid 1970's w hen I sta rted this
business. We had the beginnings of hyper-inflation that would turn out to be more severe than any we had ever seen
in the 20th century . We ha d gas lin es and eventu ally a terrible prolonged recession that lasted into the early 80 's. In
areas of the Northwest unemployment was 30% or worse. The country was in a mess, really the worst since the
1930's. Looking back it seemed like a terrible time to start a business.
I got awa y with it for several reasons - One, I was young and foolish, the other was that I had a secure full-time
job elsew here. I actually just so rt of fell into this business. I was having fun wheeling and dealing with used and
then new Corvair parts. It was just a hobby, as I’ve always liked to stay busy in some sort of way. But a funny thing
happened.
Despite a terrible re cession an d hyper in flation, the Corva ir parts mark et was ex cellent. People k ept wan ting to
buy Corvair parts . Early on I could see that I wa s on to som ething. I had been printing and distributing a parts
newsletter called “Corvair Freaks” since 1974, but decided that I needed a real mail order catalog. So in 1976 we
cranked up (literally) the tabletop mimeograph and printed our first mail order catalog. The catalog made it’s first
event appearance at the Santa Maria Mini Convention, where I met Richard Finch for the first time.
I didn’t realize that the Santa Maria event was only the beginnin g. We’ve a ttended ov er 100 suc h Corvair ev ents
since then. In fact the last National convention I visited as simply an attendee was Seattle in 1975 (Where I met
some of you, such as Corvair icon Christy Barden, for the first time). But I’m not complaining. How many jobs pay
you to travel all over the country and allow you to meet so many great people?
The bus iness grew and grew . In 1980 I w as faced w ith jumping into this full time and quitting my “safe” (and
well-paying job) with Coors Porcelain. Of course you kn ow w hat I cho se. Self emplo ymen t was s trange at first. I told
the guys back at the plant that the bad things about it were worse than the bad things about working for someone
else - and the goo d thing s were better as well.
Although I worked hard at it, I was fortunate to have a good and steady response from my customers.
I had good luck too - The harder I worked the better my luck was.
In 1983 I met and m arried L inda. Sh e’s been my bu siness partne r for the pa st 20 ye ars and a pretty g ood w ife
too. When Linda and I got married this business really started to take off. Even though The Underground had been
a national mail order business since 1975, we really started to attend events all over. In 1987 Chicagoland member
Burt Neuner convinced me to come vend at Chicago and it became obvious to m e that I need to be “everywhere”.
As a resu lt we’ve traveled to more C orvair events across the U SA and Canad a than any other Corva ir vendor.
Here’s some trivia about us - How many names has this business had since 1974? Oregon Corvair Underground,
until around 1978. Wall’s Corvair Underground until about 1994 and Corvair Underground Inc. since 1995. What p art
number is still the same price now as in 1974? U-3739, our Viton O ring sets. Why do we have a separate price sheet
with our cata log? It go es bac k to the 1 970's, w here pr ices from supp liers chan ged litera lly every month or two. Why
is our PO Box in Dundee but our warehouses are just outside of McMinnville? The Dundee post office is easier for
us to get to each morning.
In the cour se of an a verage person ’s life, 30 yea rs is quite a while. It’s been said that more than three quarters
of all new businesses fail within 5 years. I think back to 1974 and realize that well more than 90 percent of the
companies we hav e dealt with are gone - Out of business, bought out , or just simply gone - reasons unknown. Size
didn’t matter either. I on ce joked tha t Corvair Unde rgroun d had m ade m ore mo ney in 1 993 tha n a certa in multi-
national department store that, at the time, had filed for chapter 11. Well, it was technically true.
30 years can’t be scoffed at. It’s quite an accomplishment - one that would have been e ntirely impos sible
without the dedica tion of our custo mers. If you’re one of our regulars this catalog is dedicated to you. If you’re new
to the U nderg round then w e wan t you kn ow tha t we’re h ere to ser ve you .
Finally I just want to say “thank you all”.
Lon W all
President, and founder
Corvair Underground Inc.
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(FULL INDEX IS AT THE BACK OF THE CATALOG) GENERAL CONTENTS
INTRODUCTIONS section A
ENGINE section B
CARBURETION section C
TURBOCHARGERS section D
HOSES-BELTS-FUEL section E
EXHAUST section F
ELECTRICAL section G
CLUTCH section H
DIFFERENTIAL section I
TRANSMISSION section J
SUSPENSION/STEERING section K
BRAKES section L
CABLES/THE TRUNK section M
ACCESSORIES section N
EXTERIOR TRIM section O
RUBBER-STRIPPING section P
INTERIOR section Q
PUBLICATIONS section R
DECALS-STICKERS section S
TOOLS section T
SMALL HARDWARE section U
ORDERING INFO section V
SOME USED PARTS section W
LARGE DETAILED INDEX section X
PRICE SHEETS separate
ORDER SHEETS - at end of catalog
HOW TO USE THIS CATALOG
FIRST locate the part you’re after using either
the general index to the left or the detaile d inde x in
the back of this catalog. All sections are separated
by a colored page to help identify them.
When you locate the listing you will also notice
what years and m odels app ly to which part
numbers. Some parts are the same for all Corva irs -
examp le “60-69 ALL”. Others may only apply to
Early mode l cars - exa mple - “60-64 ALL ex/FC”.
(The FC designation means vans and pickups - see
below ). Different horsepower or model designations
may also come into play - for exam ple - “65-66
CORSA w/TURBO” would mean that the p art was
ONLY correct for 1965-66 Corsa model passenger
cars w ith the turb ocharg ed mo tor.
The place we have had the greatest confusion
over the ye ars is w ith 61-6 5 FC ’s. FC ’s are C orvair
pickups, vans an d Greenbriers. Som etimes pe ople
with a 1965 car will assume that a 61-65 listing
include s their 65 c ar - but tha t is not the c ase.
The numbe r before the par t num ber (in
parentheses) is how many ounces that part weighs.
This is so you can figure a close ap proximate to
what your final shipping costs will be. On heavier
parts the number may be (600) which seems
daunting but if divided by 16 (ounces in a lb) turns
out to 37 and a half pounds. We use the ounce
figure as one standard u nit of measu rement.
Actually this whole thing is becoming obsolete as
90% of our customers order o n fax, p hone or e.m ail
and we figure out the shipping for them anyway.
ALL IT EMS IN THIS CATALOG REFER TO A
QUA NTIT Y OF “1" unless specified otherwise!
ABBREVIATIONS IN THIS CATALOG
A.I.R Smog pump
AC Air conditioning
CARB Carburetor
CON V Convertible
EA Each
EX/ Except
FC Forward control (vans and pickups)
GM Ge neral M otors
HD Heav y duty
HSG Housing
ID Inside diameter
LH Left hand ALWAYS drivers side
OD Outside diameter
OS Oversize
PG Powerglide (auto transmission)
REPRO Reproduction
RH Right hand ALWAYS passenger side
TURBO Turbocharger
w/out Without
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONPRICESAll prices are subject to change without notice. We will try to issue updated price sheets as often as possible. If you
order a part and the price has gone up substantially we will contact you prior to sending the part to make sure you
still want it at the higher price. We do our best but oftentimes as we are printing a new price sheet we are notified
of price increases ! With over 60 00 new parts ( plus thousands of used parts and many NOS parts ) and 180+
suppliers it's a cha llenge. Rem ember th at we do our best to kee p these price s as com petitive as pos sible .
GUARANTEESParts purchased can be returned for a full (no restocking charge) refund if sent back within 30 days. (Shipping and
other processing fees not included). Orders that have been made on credit cards may have a 3% restocking
subtracted to cover the original credit card processing fee. IMPO RTAN T this retu rn offer do es NO T includ e orders
over $500.00, dealer orders, special orders. After 30 days the restocking fee is 20%. After 90 days parts may or may
not be returnable at all or at a much higher restocking rate. Parts must be returned in the same condition they w ere
sold. Parts tha t have b een insta lled can not be re turned. Most parts that have been installed are gua ranteed for 1
year against defects. (There are exceptions here - such as rebuilt steering boxes, 60-64 rear axle bearings, ALL
performance and modification parts, parts used in dunebuggies, Corv-8's or racecars etc. - which carry NO
guaran tees). In any case all guarantees or warrantees shall never exceed the actua l value of the p art or se rvice in
question. Our guara ntee is a replacement guarantee! ! We wil l replace but not re fund. If you rec eive a pa rt
damaged then conta ct us im med iately so that th e freight company can be contacted for an insurance claim.
Insurance claims must be made in a timely manner or they cannot be processed and you'll get stuck with the
damaged part! Satisfaction is our concern so always contact us if you ever have any question about something you
have purchased from us! Also reme mber tha t we do no t warranty A NY part u sed in expe rimental aircraft!
Important! - There are many products in this catalog that involve making modifications to your Corvair. Always
remember that we are not responsible for modifications made to any vehicle. Treat all modifications from ANY
supplier as “experimental” and use common sense!
HOW TO ORDERIMPORTANT ORDERING INFORMATION can be found on page V-1 of this catalog. Remember that when you order
we need both the part number and the catalog or newsletter page th at the pa rt is listed on . A description may also
be help ful. Mak e sure th at you g ive us yo ur nam e, addre ss, pho ne num ber and your cu stome r numb er.
1-800-825-V AIR PHONE ORDERS - will be answered by our 24 hour order machine. Make sure to give us as much
information as possible . You can als o call us at 503-434-1648 during hours of 8:30am-5pm Mon -Fri PS tim e. DON ’T
FORG ET that w e’re 3 hours ea rlier than East C oast!
MAIL - IN OR DER S - we prefer you to use our order blanks BUT that is not completely necessary. Just fill out
information requested. Mail to PO Box 339 Dundee, OR 97115
FAX ORD ERS - call 1-503-434-16 26. Process as you would mail-in orders.
E. MAIL ORDERS - www.corvairunderground.com or www.corvairnews.com follow instructions
HOW TO PAY FOR ORDERBY CREDIT CARD -this is the mos t popular w ay. Whe ther you m ail, fax or phone in we ne ed the c ompl ete card
numb er and th e expiratio n date. W e mus t have y our pho ne num ber in cas e there is a problem .
PREP AID - you can send a money order, cashiers check or personal check with your mail-in order. If you send a
person al chec k we M AY w ait for it to clea r.
C.O.D. - All COD orders, regardless of size or value carry an additional $7.75 COD fee. MOST COD ORDERS WILL
REQUIRE A CASHIERS CHECK OR MONEY ORD ER AT TIME OF DELIVERY.
RETURNING CORES
On most rebu ilt items you w ill be charged a CORE CHARGE unless you send the core in advance. If you return the
core to us at a later date make sure to include a copy of your original paperwork plus your name and address.
Acceptance of cores is base d upon th eir suitability for rebuilding and we will be the judge in all cases. Although
we don 't have a time limit on sending cores back, remember that a good flow of cores helps guarantee that we have
on the shelf that part for the next guy.
OUR P HYSICAL W AREHO USE ADD RESS IS - (FO R UPS S HIPME NTS)
CORVAIR UNDERG ROUND INC. 2731 BUNN RD M cMINNVILLE, OR 97128
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THE UNDERGROUND CELEBRATES 25 YEARS! August 14th 1999
we officially celebrated
25 years in the Corvair
parts business with a
big day long p arty. We
c h o s e t h e B r o o k s
Antique Powerland for
the location. Over 225
people attended from
Florida, Texas, Canada,
Washington, Oregon,
Califo rnia and Idaho.
There were 68 Co rvairs
in the car show and 4
more that didn’t enter -
also 7 Ultravans! The
festivities included a
breakfast, lunch and
barbecue dinner - 4 tech
sessions - door prizes -all day
swap meet - and some fun
games like bingo, fan belt throw,
Naderdarts, fuel pump bowling
and mag fan roulette. At the end
of the event so me had a tour to
the Un dergrou nd com plex.
On this page - several views of
the car show (it was too large to
get in one picture!)
Immed iately
above - a view
of part of the
swap meet.
Also small
picture to the
u p p e r l e f t ,
a n n i v e r s a r y
cake sent to us
from friends in
the Chicago
area.
See next page
f o r m o r e
random views
of the event.
T h a n k s t o
everyone for
s h ow i n g up
we hope you
had fun!
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Pictured to the right aremost of the prize winners inthe car show. Best of showwent to Paul and SharonLawson’s 1964 Rampside -probably the f inestconcours FC currently inthe world. It was exciting to have 68beautiful cars in the show -as many or more than insome Corvair Societynational concours! Below- part of theSacramento group - over 30of them caravanned fromthe Sacto area!
Above - Brent andG en g e e m a n t he“Officially licensedCorvair Undergroundcollectibles table Upperleft, a shot of 5 of theU l t r a s - i t w asimpossible to get all 7 inone shot. Notice thesmall railroad going by.This was just one of themany activities at theBrooks Power- land.Some of the Powerlandmembership fired up abig steam tractor and anantique truck or two andran them around .
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SOME VIEWS OF THE UNDERGROUND
PICTURES FROM THE P AST- Top left, Lon at the
Forest Grove shop, around 1977 when it first opened.
Top right, Linda in McMinnville. In 1980 we operated
a retail shop out of Cornelius and kept the Forest
Grove shop as well. No pictures s eem to survive from
the Cornelius shop.
Upper left, front of the old Portland shop sometime
between 1984-1990. Upper right, side view of first
Hillsboro s hop ab out 1981 -83.
Center left, front of 2nd Hillsboro shop, about 1991.
Lower left side view of the Hillsboro shop. Lower
right (just above) Lon and used parts in the 1st
Hillsboro shop, about 1982.
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T he entrance to our main
warehouse building. W e’re just 2
miles northeast of McMinnville on
HWY 99W. The main warehouse is
about twice this size, and we also
have building number 2. Bldg #3
was adde d in Fe b of 20 02, an d is
filling up rapidly! Above is a picture
snapped b y c us t om er Bruce
Web ster som ewhe re in Can ada!
A view of building 2 and a sm all
shot of our 20th anniversary party
back in 1994. Building #3 not
shown here. Lon and C atloaf,
warehouse cat extraordinary.
We’ve got shelves of new,
NOS and used p arts. C orvair
Underground has the largest
stock of exclusively C orvair
parts we st of the east C oast!
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THE CORVAIR NEWS -
Pictured above is a typical run of the CORVAIR NEWS.
We print an d ma il a stack like this almost every week - all year
long (!). We do this bec ause w e like to ke ep you upda ted - but the News is very expensive to produce. You can help
us keep the News coming by helping us control costs. If you’re receiving duplicate mailings, have changed your
address or you have gotten out of Corvairs or (?) then let us know. By the same token, if you know of someone who
has a Corvair and does not get the News then by all means get us the name and address! We’ll do our best to keep
your su bscriptio n to the N ews “ free”. As alway s, supp orting us with yo ur orders make s it possib le.
Because we m ail to over 25,000 Corvair ow ners, the list rotates ov er a 2-3 mon th period. As a result not
everyone gets their NEWS at the same time. If you want to stay on top of the latest issue th en check out our we bsite
www.corvairunderground.com and clic k to the le ft on “Corvair News”. We try to have the latest issue online within
a week to two after the first printing.
The NEWS started out as a mimeographed one page newsletter called “Corvair Freaks”. The Freaks
newsletter actually preceded our first mail order catalog. We think the first Corvair Freaks newsletter was published
in 1975 (possibly 1974). We have some of the very early issues and are amused to see GM FC rear axle bearings for
$25.00, 1964 rear grilles for $12.05 and amazingly, Viton O ring sets for $8.95. C onsidering inflation, th ose Viton se ts
were expensive. If you compare them to the rear grille and rear axle bearing that means that a Viton O ring set
would cost about $116.00! Fortunately the O ring sets are still $8.95 - a price that has not gone up in almost 30 years.
Lon’s at his desk above and Linda to the upper right at the shipping desk.
Curt is to the right - His jobs run from technical phone help to doing an
occasional rebuild a s need ed. He ’s work ed at C orvair Underground fo r a
number of years and many of you got a chance to meet him at the Lake Tahoe
national convention a nd at severa l Palm Sp rings meets . His 1969 C orvair is well
known and took 3rd place in concours at Tahoe. His technical experience and
background with Corvairs has made him an important part of the Underground.
All the p eople at Cor vair Underground are here to make sure that you get
the best s ervice poss ible. W e’re alw ays in tereste d in your opinions on our
service and products and welcome your comments.
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More p ictures......
Friends the G allis
and Hindebergers
with us on a trip out
of Chama on the
narrow gage - a little
diversion prior to the
N e w M e x i c o
National convention
in 96. We’ve come to
know many of you
personally
To the left is Gary . Many of you have met him our
displays at nationals and palm Sp rings as w ell as
other meets. Gary has helped us out part time for
almost 20 years.
Above right is a random shot of a table at our 20th
annivers ary party in 19 94. I’ve included it because
there’s a shot of Steve Brown, another Corsa Oregon
member who ha s occasion ally helped out. (He’s in the
foreground wearing th e hat)
Above left is a picture Linda and I took at Granite, Oregon
about 350 miles from home in Eastern Oregon. It’s Oregon’s
fastest growing city - it went from about 25 to 70 in 1998 and
is in Oregon’s gold rush country. We drive our Corvairs
wherever we go, even to remote locations like this.
Linda and I are to the right in front of our mail warehouse
building. Anytime you’re in the area make sure to stop by
Corv air Unde rground. You’re always welcome. Warehouse
hours are 9am to 5pm Monday thru Friday and sometimes
Saturday.
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Grandchildren, UltraVans, A trainload of Corvairs, Ben
collating newsletters, Curt checks on a part, Lon gives
away door prizes, and a fine 69 w/ the grandchildren
again.
Selling Corvair pa rts for over 30 yea rs has certainly
covered a lot of ground - some of it pleasant surprises.
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Just some random views of Corvair life! The
picture to the right is up at M etolius R iver,
Oregon. Lon and Lin da’s 60 and Curt’s 69.
Below Linda gets the days packages ready.
The picture of the racing early model was loaned to us
by Don Flickenger who used to race Corvairs some
years back. Don was kind enough to allow us to use
this picture on our performance and custom website at
www.govair.com.
To the immediate right is a picture of a connecting
warehouse that d idn’t fa re too w ell in a devastating
fire. Our U ltraVa n and main ware hous e cam e with in
minutes of going up too. Fortunately the fire dept made
it in time. This was early 2001 - The building has since
been rebu ilt.
Sitting in my old corner. I ’ve since expanded my
workspace.
Make sure that you’re on our ne wsletter m ailing list.
You’ll get a free subscription to THE CORVAIR NEWS
which come s out 4-6 times a y ear.
You can also get a lot of this information at
www.corvairunderground.com and c l ick on
“corvairnews” for an electronic version.
Last year we consolidated all three of our websites
under www.corvairunderground.com .
Visit them often as we work hard to keep them
up to date!
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Meet our two newest employees, Chet (left) and Curtis (right) . Chet is just learning the business and has been
working on getting our newsletters and catalogs out - as well as getting building #2 and 3 in shape. He’s also
assembling kits and learning how to teardown
comp onents for rebuild ing.
Curtis is a com ponent reb uilder as w ell as a
printer. He also has an exten sive b ackg round in
comp uters and is involved in our final stages of
full computerization. We’re also training him to
handle phone tech calls.
When Linda and Lon attend conventions our
operation keeps open - T hese g uys are just two
of the reasons why you can always expect
reliable service from the Underground.
As long as we’re on the subject Lon is
usually available to answer technical
questions or see to it that you are
getting the right parts when you ord er.
Lon has been driving Corvairs since
1967 and has owned Corvair
Underground since 1974.
We’re hap py that, for man y years
now, we’ve been regular suppliers to
many of your local Corvair parts stores
and repair shops. Pictured to the left is Mel Raven and his partner CJ.
Mel operate s M& J’s VairM art in San Jose, C A and is well kn ow for h is quality work. H e’s been a regular
Underground customer for years.
If you don’t know of a local repair shop in your area then either contact the Corvair Society of America (630-257-
6530) o r give us a call.
2006 is ju st arou nd the corne r - and tim e ma rches on! W e app reciate the su ppor t you’v e sho wn to Corva ir
Underground with your parts orders. We plan on hanging around for a few years yet - so stay tuned!
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Lon and Linda’s Corvairs
7-01-03
Linda’s 1967 Monza automatic - Her daily driver
Lon’s 1962 700 wag on 4 speed - Daily driver
1964 Greenbriar deluxe 4 speed - Lon’s daily driver 1966 Corsa 140 4 speed - Currently under restoration
1960 4 door 700 - Lon and Linda’s “show” car
1968 UltraVan (The Blimp) Corvair powered Motorhome
1963 Rampside pickup auto trans. Used when needed
The 4 cars listed below are actually Und ergroun d parts
cars. Left to right - 1962 Corvan, 1967 Monza, 1964
700 4 door (rare), 1968 500. In 1981 we parted out over
200 Corvairs! Times 1963 8 door Greenbriar (It’s for sale!)
Have certainly changed!
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FIGURE C
HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR ENGINE Before you order p arts it’s a good ide a to know what ye ar and ho rsepow er your eng ine is. There are
“supe rficial” clues and then there are “positive” ones. It is possible to be 95% certain what engine you have without
tearing it completely d own - b ut you s till won’t be 100% sure. Some mechanical parts that you order will have no
bearing on year or horsepower, as all engines may use the same parts. For a really detailed description of these
engines order our book “The Corvair Junkyard primer” PN -U-4727
THE BASIC S - In terms of cubic inches there are 3 Corvair motors. All 1960's are 1 40 cubic inc hes. All 1961 -63 are
145 cubic inches. All 1964-69 are 164 cubic inches. The difference in cubic inches is a combination of bore size and
crank stroke. 1960 -63 engine s use esse ntially the sam e cranksh aft, marked 5607 but the bore size on 1960 is 3.375
while on 61-63 it’s 3.435, hence the difference in cubic inches from 140 to 145 respectively.
1964-69 engines use the sam e cra nks haft, mar ked 8409 an d ha ve th e sam e bo re as 61-6 3, 3.4 35 . B UT t he 1964 's
are unique in 2 ways. First the blocks use the same id numbers (see below) as the 1960-63 motors, and the cylinder
barrels are sm aller in outside diameter where they go into the heads (see page B-16A). This block number problem
has been a constant headache from the beginning - 1960-63 or 1964??
HORSEPOWER? - The final advertized horsepower rating is a function of cubic inches, cam profile, head chamber
design, compression ratio and other minor factors such as carb jetting and distributor settings. As a general rule,
if you have identified the year of the motor (using the Basics above) then horsepower is not an important factor for
internal engine parts - EXCEPT the camshaft. But, if you are replacing the camshaft then the engine will be totally
apart and easily identified anyway. Further, camshafts can always be cha nged to achiev e certain desired results.
In 1960 you could get 80 hp, 84hp (automatic trans) and 9 5hp eng ines. In 1961 it was 80h p, 84hp an d 98hp. In
1962-63, 80hp, 84hp 102hp and 150hp (turbocharged). In 1964 it was 95hp, 110hp and 150hp. In 1965-66 it was 95hp,
110hp, 140hp (4 carbs) and 180hp (turbo). The lineup remained the same from 1967-69 except that the 180 turbo was
no long er availab le.
“SUPERFICIAL” IDENTIFICATIONS - The very first things to look at are - block numbers (see Figure B below for
location) See pages B-3 and B-4 for a chart of codes.. Cylinder head numbers (see figure C). These two numbers alone
will pinpoint the year and h orsepow er by abou t 95%. W e have no t listed these nu mbers because there are so many
of them including new ones that seem to pop up. I f you call us with the numbers we can identify them or use the
chart in T he Cor vair Jun kyard P rimer P n U-47 27.
Other features are even more superficial, such as air cleaner style, engine crank pulleys, carburetors,
distributers turbocharg er numb ers and oth ers. We w on’t discuss these here b ecause the se are things that are easily
and frequently altered. To learn differences in these items refer to the corresponding sections in this catalog.
One key superficial identification needs mentioning. If the engine has 4 carburetors it’s a 65-69 140hp engine
- no questions asked.......or is it? Over the years “add-on” carb kits have been offered from different sources.
Although they are not common you don’t want to pay for a “140" hp engine only to find out later that it’s bogu s. A
quick way to tell is that stock 140hp engines ALWAYS have the carb pad configuration shown in f igure D below.
Figure E show s a “bogu s” 140hp carb configu ration - in this case the extra pad s were added to a 1962 84hp engine!
(Not a good combination)You may need to clean grease/grime off of any location to look for a number - On the
cylinder heads the number will be
visible from the rear of the car on the
right hand head and from the front of
the car on the left hand head. It’s a 7
digit nu mber cast into the hea d.
On the block the number is stamped
and can be found between the sheet
metal b lo w er cover and the
alternato r/gene rator ad apter ca sting.
Still confused?
You can always give
us a call.
B-1A
COMMON ENGINE PROBLEMS - PART ONE
Without atte mpting to write an en tire book on this page, we have com piled what are some of the mo re commonCorvair engine problems.
BAD BLOWBY - BUT NO SMOKE OUT OF THE TAILPIPE - if you see a lot of smoke coming out of your road draft tube(60-62) or pcv tube (63-69) when disconnected, then you probably have excess crankcase pressure, caused by, in orderof probability -
A BAD PISTON- usually burnt or otherwise disintegrated. If the disintegration is towards the top of the piston you canget bad blowby, but an insignificant amount of smoke out of the tailpipe. The best way to check is to remove the oil capwith the en gine runn ing - a rhythm ic puffing MA Y be a sign o f a hole in a pisto n or....
A DROPP ED VAL VE SEA T - normally accompanied by a knocking noise - but not always . Do a com pression ch eck - acomplete lack of compression is a good clue.
BROKE N RINGS - will usually cause smoke out of the tailpipe. The same with bad guides.
While it is possible that a blocked vent system can cause excessive pressure, this is easy to rule out by cleaningout the draft tube or pcv tube. Nearly all cases ofexcessive internal pressure will require at leastremoving the head of the offending side - rememberthat if you have a disintegrated piston it would bewise to replace all six b ecause the others are likelyto be weak also.
THE ENGINE MAKES A HORRIBLE RATTLING
NOISE - yes, I realize that you think you have rodbearings going out but this is rarely the case. First,remove the fan belt and run for a short period oftime. If the rattle goes away you can be pre tty surethat the blower bearing is bad. That not being thecase the next thing to suspect is a bad flywheel. Apositive test is to let the engine idle in neutral andslightly depress the clutch pedal - if the rattle goes
away or changes then you have bad rivets in your flywheel and it must be replaced with a new bolted unit (see pageH2). Sometimes there is no rattling but a lot of vibration.
ANYTIME YOU HAVE A NOISE - get out your trusty 3 foot length of garden hose (or similar) put one end up to your earand move the other end around the engine compartment. This homemade stethoscope will help you isolate the variouslittle odd sounds coming from your engine and clutch - I really works!
THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AND NO POWER - Actually I wish yo u hadn 't asked me that one, for where shall I begin? Well, we probably know about the obvious things - but here are few not-so obvious. THE POINTS - simple, yes?Not always with Co rvairs. Points gap is important. Any Corvair that suddenly starts running poorly should have thepoints gap checked because sometimes the points can slip. Also the POINTS PLATE can get worn and cause problems.Replace (U-1639) if in doubt. THE CARBURETORS - if your Corvair has stay around for a long time then the carbs willneed a thorough cleaning and rebuilding (see page C-1) because the internal rubber parts have probably gotten brittle.THE COIL - some Corvairs still have the original! Coil problems can look like electrical OR carburation problems. Many times you may expe rience a very large loss of pow er - this will usually be the result of one of the twoprimary carbs quitting . This trouble m ay be tem porary (a piece of dirt plugging something) or may be the symptom ofage. For sm aller losses o f power suspect a brea kdown in one of the spark plug ca bles.
Obviously, if you’ve dropped a valve seat, lost a pushrod or a rocker assy, burn or bent a valve etc then that w ill
be a reason for a power loss, although that will usually only involve one cylinder. Also in most cases there will beanywhe re from mo derate to se vere noise that doesn’t belong there! If you suddenly have loud knocking or banging thenimmed iately shut off the engine an d get to the bottom o f it!
If the spark plug ca bles are more than 2 or 3 years o ld then it's a good idea to replace them. Corvairs are hard on them.
ELECTR ONIC IGNITIONS? - These are great - once you’ve tried one you’ll never want to go back BUT.....you sho uldn’tinstall an electronic ignition to ‘solve” a mysterious problem. This is because if the problem isn’t electrical the newignition may only confuse matters. Install our PN U-651 electronic ignition ONLY after the engine is running perfectly!
CARBURETORS? - We’ve already mentioned them but should also add that oftentimes poor running can be fuel(carbs) OR electrica l. We sell m any rebuilt carb s to folks only to find out tha t the carbs ‘didn ’t do any good”. Do your bestto diagnose any problems ahead of time. That way you’ll avoid necessary delays and expenses.
B-1b
THINGS TO CONSIDER
ENGINE REBUILDING
It is prob ably a safe g uess that ab out 95 % of al l Corv air owners d o all their own w ork including comple te
engine rebuilds. If this is your first rebuild, we have some helpful suggestions that may help you avoid future
disappo intment!
REMEMBER the newe st of the Corva irs is at least 35 years old - the oldest, 44
years old! 200,000 and 300,000 miles is not uncommon and some Corvairs are still running
on their original engines (Linda’s 67, for example) ! Many of the restorations
done in the 1970's, 80's and eve n the earl y 90 's may now need some major
rebuilding. Whether you’re like those of us that s till drive our C orvairs ev ery
day or only a hobbyist, it’s important to stay on top of problems and
potential problems.
The components in a engine that are the mos t important to
consider replace ment a re the pis ton and cylinde r units. Even if you have
replaced the pis tons in the pa st you shou ld look very c areful ly at th eir
condition - aluminum air cooled engines are hard on aluminum pistons.
Also, cylinder barrels can wear to the point where honing and re-ringing
will not do the job because of excessive clearance. If you do opt to re-use
loose fitting pistons and barrels you can expect lower compression, higher
oil cons ump tion an d prem ature f ailure. We can offer you a choice of our
SUPERCAST , Forged or Keith Black replacement pistons as we ll as cast,
chrome or moly rings.
One predic amen t that m any of ou r custom ers have confronted
is that they have an engine with one bad piston, and the temptation is to only replace the
bad one. That is not advised because if one piston has disintegrated the others next to it are probably not far behind.
To make matters worse , after you've gone to all the exp ense an d troub le of replacing that one piston yo u will
probably find yourself doing the whole job over again in a few thousand miles.
The only solution to these problems is to install an overbore kit (see pages B-15 & B-16). The new pistons
and precision barrels will guarantee many miles of trouble-free operation.
Any engine that has over 100,000 miles on it should also have a regroun d crank shaft kit a nd cam shaft
kit. In the earlier years we could get by on reusing the old camshafts and lifters or just putting ne w bearing s with
the old cran kshaft but this is much more of a ga mble the se days. L oose clearan ces at the m ain and rod b earings w ill
drop oil pressure throughout the entire engine and also cause premature wear and failure. Worn camshafts have
the bad h abit of going flat on the lobes and because the camshaft is the hardest component to get to you end up
having to tear do wn th e entire engine. R emem ber that w hen yo u replac e the ca msha ft
you also must replace the aluminum timing gear and the lifters. Old lifters should never
be used with a new cam! An d if old lifters are reused with the sa me cam make su re to
not mix up the locations of the lifters!
A lot of smaller parts that we didn't use to
replace are getting worn out - rods, rocker arm units,
pushrods etc. all seem to last forever - but tim e is
running out i f they're the originals! The cost to replace these items is fairly small
when compared with the future savings in problems. I have always been amazed
at how lon g high w ear items like the se some times last.
Most people don't do their own headw ork - still you want to make sure
that the shop installs 100% Teflon stem seals and replaces any worn-out or
defective parts with the best mode rn techn ology h as to offer. ALL exhaust guides
should be our bronz e type and if valves need replacing remember that we now offer
the several versions of our superior stainless steel type for less money than the old replacement type.
While we try to avoid having gasket surfaces machined on the heads, sometimes it’s necessary. If it
becomes necess ary you will probably want to compensate for what is removed by installing extra-thick copper head
gaske ts. (pg B 6)
Back in 1 989 w e started offering S UPE RKITS - one of the first was the Eng ine Reb uild Sup erkit, If you’re
going to rebuild your engine then give these a look over. An engine Superkit can be tailored to your needs, but saves
you money over bu ying the parts individually, In addition don’t forget that you can g et extra Volum e dollar discou nts
when you have an initial order over $1000.00 and on. See pages B-30-31 for more information.
Give us a call anytime if you have any questions regarding engine rebuilding or anything else, for that
matter.
B-2a
CORSA Oregon’s display at the Northwest Car Collectors show October 16-17th 1999
B-2b
B-3
Note - Not all possible suffixes are l isted here - it always seems that Ch evy us ed num bers on blocks, heads etc. that
have never shown up on any known charts - we can tell you that “xxx” blocks are usually replacemen t blocks. In
other words, you could go down to your local dealer and buy a “rep lacemen t” block or ev en comp lete engine, and
it would have those letters in the i.d. If you have an engine block with an un identifiable num ber then give us a call.
We m ay not b e able to identify it, bu t then ag ain.....
B-4
B-5
ENGINE - Gaskets, Seals and O rings
All of our gaskets and seals are manufactured specifically for us to our material and dimensional
specifications. We’ve p ut our 30 yea rs of Corvair exp erience to work in these d esigns . Different a pplicat ions requ ire
different materials, and no single material will do the job. It’s also important to understand the heat and age
stresses at work in the air cooled Corvair. All the O rings we sell are of the Viton
compound, which yields good temperature and age resistance.
Wheth er you are doing a complete rebuild or just fixing a few leaks, you can be
assured that our gaskets, seals and O rings will do the job.
NITRILE - Most of the original rocker arm cover and oil pan gaskets were neoprene. We’ve
found that Nitrile behaves pretty much the same as neop rene bu t has be tter temp erature
and chemical resistance.
CORK-NITRILE - Our preferred material. Has all the b enefits of nitrile and cork but none
of the dis advan tages o f either. A to ugh, tem p resista nce m aterial tha t seals w ell.
SILICONE - We offer a few of the gaskets in this expensive material. Has the best heat
resistance, but requires careful installation.
“PAPER” - This is a sim ple de script ion for a more com plicat ed gro up of m aterial s. This
mate rial is usually a com position a nd is us ed in m ost thin g askets . Not ge nerally
recommended for oil pan or valve cover gaskets other than aftermarket aluminum.
SEALERS? - Most ga skets will b enefit from the us e of a sealer. Avia tion #3 is an old
standby that works especially well with “paper” g askets , but vario us silicon e sealers work
as well (See page U-7). The most important fac tors include m aking sure th at all surfaces
are clean and dry.
SPECIAL ROCKER ARM COVER G ASKETS FOR ALUMINUM COVERS!
We really did a lot of practical research to come up with a gasket that would be easy
to install and seal well with aftermarket aluminum covers (not an eas y task !) Thes e thin
cork-nitirle g askets seem to be a an swer! (8)U-6
HEAD GASKETS
We offer head gaskets in steel or copper. In practice both work equally as well, but you cannot stack or change
the thickness of steel as you can with copper. Check over the next page for the large selection of thickness we’ve
had manufactured!
B-6
COPPER HEAD GASKETS 60-64* ALL .032 Each ( 1)U- 132
.042 Each ( 1)U- 133
.052 Each ( 1)U-3442
65-69 ALL .022 Each ( 1)U-5834
.032 Each ( 1)U- 134
.042 Each ( 1)U- 135
.052 Each ( 1)U- 136
.062 Each ( 1)U-5835STEEL HEAD GASKETS 60-64* ALL Each ( 1)U- 17
65-69 ALL Each ( 1)U- 18
What’s Better? Copper or steel??
That really all depends - and most of the
time the ans wer is “ neither” . Both types of
gaskets work eq ually well. Steel are
considered “stock” but if you have an overbo re
over .030 or need to stack or com pensate
thicknesses (see below) then you’ll have to use
copp er. NEVER stack steel head or barrel
gaskets or mix them with copper! (At least on
the same end)
Supp osedly very la te prod uction 1964 h eads u sed th e larger diame ter hea d gask ets. W hile
after 31 years of this I have y et to act ually s ee a 64 with the larg er diam eter, I w ould s till
advise measuring your 64 b efore you order parts just to make sure. The earlier diameter
dimens ion is app rox 3.740 " and t he later size 3.800".
COPPER BARREL TO BLOCK GASKETS 60-69 ALL .012 Each ( 1)U- 19C
60-69 ALL .022 Each ( 1)U- 20
60-69 ALL .032 Each ( 1)U-3443
STEEL BARREL TO BLOCK GASKETS 60-69 ALL Each ( 1)U- 19
COPPER GASKET FACTS We supply copper head and barrel gaskets as our “default” gasketbecause they have great versatility. Even though we offer them inmore thicknesses than anyone else you may sometimes find it necessary to stack several thickness combinations to get thedesired end results. Always use as your baseline .032 thick for stock head gaskets and .012 thick for stock barrel to block (.022for air conditioned cars). Any number above that combination (.044) will lower your compression ratio or compensate formachined gasket surfaces etc. ALWAYS make sure that gasket surfaces are in good condition (for copper or steel) and we do not recommend stacking morethan 2 head gaskets and/or 3 barrel to block. With the wide selection of thickness offered here that won’t be necessary anyway. AND copper head gaskets can be reused by “annealing” them. Simply evenly heat to red hot with a propane torch and letair cool. We also suggest using antiseize with all head gaskets, copper or steel. GASKET A LITTLE WARPED? That won’t hurt a thing, as they will flatten out when bolted up. Do not, however, use torn orotherwise damaged gaskets.
B-7
PICTURED ABOVE - TYPICAL 64-69 CAR
*These seals are actually transaxle seals but are frequently required when engine work is performed.
VITON O RINGS High temperature in the Corvairengine require the use of better-than-original materials. VITONbrand flurolastometer has been thestandard for O rings for some timenow. VITON not only handles temperatures better but is resistant to most chemicals and will not get brittle with age.
O RINGS - VITON
60-69 ALL Set of 24 pushrod tube and 12 rocker stud o rings. Enough for one engine. (2)U-3739
60-69 ALL Same as U-3739 but also includes pcv o rings and oil cooler seals (2)U-3985
O RINGS - VITON OIL COOLER SEALS
60-69 ALL Sort of like a square cut section of garden hose - sold as a pair (1)U-3314
O RINGS - VITON - Misc
60-69 ALL Fuel pump (1)U- 40
61-65 FC Filler tube to block (1)U- 43
60-69 ALL PCV tube (or roadraft tube) to top casting (1)U- 41
63-69 ALL ex/turbo Upper PCV tube to Lower PCV tube (1)U-4211
O RINGS and GASKETS 90 DEGREE ADAPTOR
Air conditioned and smog pump cars use a 90 degree oil filteradaptor so as to allow adequate clearance for the second drive pulley. We have spent a fair amount of research infindingjust the right materials for these seals and gaskets. NOTE ALSO - That these itemsare also used with our aftermarket “SPIN-ON”oil filter adaptor kits, U-3923 (See page E-7 forfurther details on this kit)
SQUARE CUT O RING
60-69 AS USED (1)U-70
GASKETS -
60-69 AS USED (1)U-35
60-69 AS USED (1)U-34
B-8
MAINSET (PICTURED ABOVE)
This kit is more or less patterned after the GM mainset butwith a few improvements. Kit includes 1 cork/nitrile pan gasket(neoprene is available for no extra costs as is silicone for $9.00more or thick garlock for $3.00 more), 2 top cover gaskets, 1 bellhousing gasket and seal, 1 accessory housing gasket and seal,1 adaptor gasket, oil pump cover gasket, oil cooler adaptorgasket plus misc small seals and gaskets.
All years (60)U-3330
GASKET KITS
Many times it’s much more convenient to buy a ga sket set than to
try and figure ou t all the individual se als and ga skets for the job . In this
section we’ll list some “traditional” kits and some new ones we’ve
developed ourse lves. T he ide a is that you should have all the gaskets,
seals and o rings for the particular job. All kits feature the best materials -
our own die cut gaskets, always Viton O rings, Canadian exhaust
packings, and our own copper head gaskets (steel available for slightly
higher cost). Get what you need for the job - and at package pricing!
HEADSETS (PICTURED ABOVE)
Head sets con tain 1 rock er cover g asket (sp ecify cork, neoprene
or silicone - silicone is $7.00 e xtra per kit ), 3 coppe r head gas kets
(specify thickness, stock .032, .042 or .052 - steel also available for
$1.00 extra per kit), complete set of Viton rocker stud and
draintube O rings, 3 Canadian log exhaust packings, 1 Canadian
crossover exhaust pac king, 1 c arb insu lators (or 2 fo r 140hp kit).
IMPORTANT - 1 KIT is for one head only. If you’re doing b oth
heads you need 2 kits.
Also, LH kits includ e a pair of V iton oil coo ler seals,
while RH kits do not. Barrel to block gaskets are not includ ed in
these kits. They can be ordered separately and are PN U-19
60-64 ALL ex/turbo (10)U-3323
62-64 TURBO (10)U-3417
65-69 ALL ex/turbo ex/140hp (10)U-3325
65-66 TURBO (10)U-3418
65-69 140HP (10)U-3327
BELL HOUSING RESEAL KIT (PICTURED TO LEFT)
Very h andy whe n doin g a clu tch job . This is one area you don’t want
to go ba ck in la ter to re- do! (A ll parts in this kit are also in Mainset above)
Includes cork -nitrile p an gas ket (sam e option s as in m ainset ab ove), a
bell housing gasket and seal. Als o includ es correc t differential in put sh aft
seal or conve rter seal.
60-63 ALL W/manual transmission (20)U-3428
64-69 ALL “ ” (20)U-3429
60-69 ALL W/automatic transmission (20)U-3432
O RING RESEAL KIT (PICTURED TO THE LEFT)
Every Corvair needs Viton O rings. P rior to Viton the draintube
and rocker O rings used to be the most infamous Corvair oil leak.
When Lon bought a 1967 with 57,000 actual miles the engine was
perfect - BUT th e o rings w ere shot! T his kit is all you need - includes
24 draintub e O rings , 12 rocker stud O rings, 2 cork/nitrile rocker
cover gaskets (same options available as in headset above), and 1
comple te U-24 sheet metal gasket kit (1961-69 kits) plus instructions
on how to do the job without removing the hea ds. NOTE -This k it is
for both heads. If you only need one side then ask for “half set” and
divide price by 2.
1960 ONLY w/4 hole rocker cover (7)U-3433A 1960 ONLY w/6 hole rocker cover (7)U-3434A
1961-69 ALL w/4 hole rocker cover (7)U-3433 1961-69 ALL w/6 hole rocker cover (7)U-3434
B-9
SPECIAL “MINIMAL”RITE KIT
If you’re using a Corvair engine in a non-Corvair application there’s no need for someof the parts that usually come in our regularRite Kits. This kit is designed for motors used in airboats, motorcycles, dunebuggies etc. anddoes not include U-24 sheet metal gaskets,air cleaner gaskets, carb gaskets orinsulators, pcv o rings or peripheral sealsand o rings having to do with externalaccessories. When ordering specify headgasket and barrel to block gasket thickness.KIT FOR 1960-64 ENGINES (90)U-6409KIT FOR 1965-69 ENGINES (90)U-6410
U-3324
U-3326
U-3333
U-3328
U-3329
U-3396
U-3397
U-3332
U-3334
U-3398
U-3336
EXHAUST LEAK REPAIR KIT (PICTURED TO THE LEFT)
On all 61-69 Corvairs with direct air heater the condition of the lower shroud seals and
exhaust packings is critical. This kit takes care of those problems. Includes 1 U-24 sheet
metal gasket kit and 6 Canadian log packings and 2 Canadian crossover packings.
1960 ALL Does not include a U-24 (3)U-3540
61-69 ALL ex/140 HP (7)U-3541
65-69 140HP only (7)U-3542
BIG PAIN KIT (PICTUR ED FAR RIGHT )
A strange name, but how true. There are lots of places at the rear (front?) Of the engine
that can leak oil. This kit covers them all. Includes ac cessory ho using gas ket and sea l,
adaptor gasket, oil pump cover gasket, oil cooler adaptor gasket, oil cap gasket, misc
Viton o rin gs and even a n ew oil p ressure sending unit.
60-69 ALL (13)U-3543
AIR CLEANER GASKET KIT
This is a handy collection of all air cleaner gaskets and seals. Kit contains carb to air cleaner
gaskets, air cleane r canister to lid seal, an d sup port gas ket. (Note picture to left doesn’t show
canister lid seal)
61-63 ALL cars also all FC’s, also all 64-65 cars with air conditioning ex/turbo (7)U-354465-69 ALL ex/as listed above (7)U-3545 65-69 140HP (7)U-3546
RITE KITS - THE TRULY COMPLETE ENG INE KIT
Our Rite-Kits were develope d over 14 ye ars ago to
provide you a truly complete engine gasket, seal and O
ring kit. But you can get someone elses “full-set” for
less? There’s no comparison.
Our Rite Kits are not only the most complete set you
can buy th ey als o con tain the best of m aterials. Not only
that b ut eac h kit is tailor made for your year and model
One size fits all is NOT our philosophy!
Don’t waste your time and money with inferior and
incomp lete kits. Get what you really need w ith our Rite
Kits! Each Rite Kit includes everything in our Mainset (page B-9)
2 of our headsets (same page) plus U-24 gasket kit (except for1960 kits), plus also U-64 grommet, U-47 grommet (64-69 non-turbo kits), 100% teflon valve stem seals, all PCV O rings, crossovertube hoses, all air cleaner to carb gaskets, 6 U-19 barrel to block gaskets. Turbo kits also include all necessary turbo and carbmounting gaskets and packings as well as a new induction hose. The same options exist for this kit as in the others - copper or steel for head gaskets (steel $2.00 more)and barrel to blockgaskets (steel is standard here, copper $8.00 more). Cork/nitrile, neoprene or silicone rocker arm (silicone is $13.00 more) andpan gaskets (silicone is $9.00 more. Thick Garlock $3.00 more)
1960 ALL
1961-63 ALL ex/FC ex/Turbo ex/air cond
64 ALL ex/FC ex/Turbo ex/air cond
62-63 Turbo
64 Turbo
62-64 ALL w/air conditioning
61-64 ALL FC only
65-69 ALL ex/FC ex/turbo ex/aircond ex/140hp
65-69 140hp ex/air cond
65-69 140hp W/air conditioning
65-66 Turbo
B-10
FOR PICTURES OF THESE
BOOTS and rubber parts see
Page P -9
SMALL RUBBER ENGINE PARTSBOOT-GROM MET -Dipstick SealThese are the air seals that seal the top shroud where the dipstick tube comes through. Although the 60-63 type is a boot and the 64-69type a grommet, they are interchangeable, with the 64-69 type being the better of the two.
60-63 ALL BOOT (2) U-63
64-69 ALL GROMMET (2) U-64
BOOT - ACC. ROD This boot seals the throttle rod where it comes into the engine compartment. 1960 Corvairs have the same arrangement but the bootis different and not presently available. Also the original boot had a metal ring retainer cast into the boot - these reproductions do nothave this feature, but we have good luck without them.
60 ALL Dale silicone repro (2)U-5195
61-69 ALL ex/FC ACC. Shroud BOOT (2)U-482
BOOT - AUTO TRANS DIPSTICK
60-64 ALL ex/FC BOOT (4)U-5140
65-69 ALL ex/FC BOOT (4)U- 742
BOOT-GROM MET - AXLE CHECK
64 ALL ex/FC BOOT (4)U-1966
65 ALL ex/FC GROMMET (4)U-1967
GROMM ET - VAC MOD LINE
60-69 ALL GROMMET (4)U-1191
GROMMETS - FRONT SHROUDWe think this is a fairly accurate list according to application. Still, it may be prudent to reference the dimensional descriptions listedin the "RUBBER PARTS" section, page P-10. The first three gromm ets listed here actually are not on the front shroud but sit above theshroud where wires enter w hat could be called the "firewall".
GROMM ET - FIREWALL
61-64 ALL ex/FC Single hole GROMMET (2)U-1969
65-66 ALL ex/FC 2 hole GROMMET (3)U-4448
67-69 ALL ex/FC 3 hole GROMMET (3)U-1970
GROMM ET - FRONT SHROUD
2 HOLE As used (3)U-1971
3 HOLE As used (mostly 65-68) (4)U-2727
4 HOLE As used (65-69 turbos, smog etc) (4)U-1972
GROMM ET - THERMISTOR - OIL WIREThis grommet can be used at either the thermistor wire through shroud or the temp-press wire through the front shroud.
60-69 ALL GROMMET (3)U-1184
INSULATOR - GASKET - Carb Mounting
60-69 ALL ex/turbo Bakelite INSULATOR (2) U-379
60-69 ALL as used Thin paper GASKET (1) U-390
62-66 TURBO Thick composition GASKET (2) U-378
GASKET - CARB TO AIR CLEANER
61-63 ALL ex/turbo Sponge GASKET (2) U-471
64-69 ALL ex/turbo Cork GASKET (2) U-472For a complete listing of air cleaner seals and gaskets see pages E-5 & E-6
ENGINE STUDS
60-69 ALL FRONT HOUSING (4)U-1520
60-69 ALL ex/turbo CARB HOLDOWN Short (4)U-2961
60-69 ALL ex/turbo CARB HOLDOWN Long (4)U-2963
62-66 Turbo INDUCTION TUBE HOLDOWN (4)U-2962
60-69 ALL UPPER CYLINDER HEAD USED ONLY**** (5)U-1521
60-69 ALL LOWER " " USED ONLY (5)U-1522
60-69 ALL Lower exhaust manifold log to head (3)U-1871
*******
UPPER CYLINDER HEAD STUDS - NEW - STAINLESSThe greatest problem with upper studs is rust and corrosion at the threads. These 100% stainless steel studs will eliminate that problemforever! Designed and tested for aircra ft use. First run is sold out - Don’t know if we’ll re-run, call us if you might be interested.
B-11
63 cars 63-65 fc’s
64-67 cars
65-67 140 hp
63-66 turbo
63-69 Upper Tube
PCV SYSTEM - COMPONENTS
TUBING - UPPER PCV Note: These are used parts
63 CAR also 63-65 FC (4)U- 49
64-69 ALL ex/fc ex/turbo ex/140 (4)U- 50
65-69 140 hp only (4)U- 51
65-69 w/smog pump ex/140 (4)U- 62
63-66 Turbo chrome (4)U- 61
68-69 140hp (4)U- 48
TUBING - LOWER
60-69 ALL (4)U- 71
TUBING - ROAD DRAFT VENT TUBE
60-62 ALL (6)U- 76
CLAMPS - PCV TUBING
LOWER CLAMP, lower tube to top casting holdown CLAMP(1)U- 73
holdown BOLT (1)U- 74
UPPER CLAMP, where lower tube exits top shroud (2)U-3369
SEALS, GROMMETS - PCV
60-69 ALL TOP CASTING TO LOWER TUBE O RING (1)U- 44
63-69 ALL TOP SHROUD TO PCV TUBE SEAL (1)U- 46
63-69 ALL UPPER PCV TUBE TO LOWER PCV TUBE O RING (1)U-4211
64-69 ALL EX/TURBO PCV TUBE TO AIR CLEANER GROMMET (1)U- 47
TUBING - RUBBER
63 CAR 63-65 FC Upper pcv tube to pcv valve connector (2)U- 52
64-69 ALL upper tube to balance tube connector (3)U- 53
63 CAR 63-65 FC pcv valve to balance tube connector (3)U-1442
63 CAR 63-65 FC pcv tube to air cleaner canister (1)U- 366
63-66 TURBO Upper tube to air cleaner connector (1)U- 54
63-66 TURBO Upper tube to carb base connector (1)U- 55
B-12
B-13
CYLINDER HEADS and chambers You’ll notice to the right some drawings of the
basic cylinder head cham ber de signs . Pleas e keep in
mind that there are a number of subtle variations on
these desig ns. Yo ur bes t bet is t o get th e 7 dig it
number cast into the end of each head and give us a
call. This number will say precisely what head you
are dealing with.
Another im portant fe ature to w atch fo r is
whether or not the “step” has been machined down -
and how much (only the hemispherical heads do not
have this step). These steps are frequently milled
down to make for a new head gasket surface. This is
a normal procedure but you must know how much
has been milled in order to compe nsate the loss with
extra thick copper head and/or barrel to block
gaskets. Milling increases the compressio n ratio
which is rarely desirable. Also make sure that a
corresponding amount of material has been milled o ff
the face of the head, otherwise you could have a case
where the cylind er barre ls will not comp letely seat,
causing b lown hea d gaske ts.
B-14
PISTONSAnd how to identify them.
The ch art to the left
shows all pertinent dimen-
sions for Corvair pistons.
Ess entia lly there are 4 stock
types. Three are different as
to dimensions and are
listed. The fourth type is a
64-69 design with a “pop-
up” face. (Sometimes called
“domed” pistons) These
were used on 65-69
Corvairs with hemispherical
chamber heads for engines
listed as 110 hp with smog
pumps. The pop-up pistons
CANNOT be used with
regular 110hp or 140hp
heads because of clearance
problem s.
TRW PISTONWARNING! Sometime in 2000
TRW (Now Sealed
Power) started offering
their Corv air forged pistons w ith short sk irts (see righ t). W e
can’t see where this is a problem except that you don ’t want to
mix short skirt pistons with the older long skirt design be-
cause of weight differences.
I D E N T I F Y I N G
FEATURES OF OUR
KEITH BLACK
PISTONSPictured to the right arethe unique features ofour Keith Black pistons.These are the finestmass produced Corvair
pistons you can buy.Corvair Underground Inc. isthe exclusive supplier ofthese pistons.
MORE ENGINE IDENTIFICATION INFO can be
found on page B-1 A and B-3 and B-4
Of cours e if you ’re still b affled you c an alw ays
call us at 503-434-1648 Mon-Fri 9-5pm PDST
PISTONS - BARRELS - RINGS
The very heart of your engine!
No components in the Corvair engine get more abuse than
pistons and barrels. If the y’re not set up a nd finished c orrectly
from the start you ’ll end u p wit h com press ion los s, oil
consumption and premature wear. In “normal” use they’re
subjec t to heat, a brasion and w ear.
When the subject of eng ine rebu ilding co mes u p we ’re
invariably asked - “Where should the money first be spent?”
Without d oubt it’s rig ht here!
Over the years we’ve offered some of finest quality products and we’ve always made sure that these key
compo nents got special attention. The past 5 years we’ve been proud to offer you our line of Supercast pistons and
are the exclusive distributor for the unequaled Keith Black pistons (see page B-37) . In 2003 we took the next step
and invested in a state-of-the-art, brand new computer controlled production diamond honing machine. Th is
machine is used as th eir standard p roduction ho ning mac hine by tw o well know n aircraft manu facturers and a well
know n dom estic cyc le man ufacture r.
What m akes this m achine sp ecial? For starters , it’s more than just a precision honing
machine. It bores and hones in one operation, does so automatically and has a
repeatability of a ten th of a thousandth! And because it’s a new m achine (built sp ecially
for us) it will be dedicated to Corvair cylinders.
If you order complete cylinder (overbore) kits or buy the barrels by themselv es, we w ill
be able to s hip very quickly in most c ases. B ut shou ld you re quire special sizes or
clearances, we’ll be glad to o blige as well. W e also offe r other fea tures - such as black
anodizing and custom machine finishing.
Yes, the machine, tooling and s etup has c ost so me m oney - But w e’re inv esting in the
future of Corvairs and Corvair parts!
PISTONS
The Underground sets the standard! Once again we’re proud to lead the way - with our line of
SUP ERC AST p istons!
They’re manufactured of a superior high silica content
aluminum alloy using 6 e xpansion s truts for greater streng th
and control of expansion and contraction. Their light weight
design is very clo se to forg ed pisto ns, yet they can be run at
stock/n ear stoc k cleara nces!
Modern manufacturing methods also insure close
dimensional tolerances - that means negligible variations from
one piston to anoth er - it also mea ns co rrect p iston to pin
clearances!
The SUPERCAST piston line is not intended to replace forged pistons in all applications. BUT, we believe that
they will work reliably in many applications where standard cast pistons were inadequate or “borderline”. That
includes stock 140hp and even turbo motors. SUPERCAST pistons are now our standard cast piston (for all 1964-69
engines - 1961-63 SUPERCAST are on the way) , and we believe that these will be considered the “ben chm ark” in
the future.
What about perform ance pistons? Of cours e we s till offer the T RW fo rged p istons.) However we have a superior perfo rmance line of pistons - Keith
Black Hyper-Eutectic piston s(see pg B -37 for details). Thes e are a full hype r-eutectic alloy an d process that yield
a piston that many believe will make old style forged p istons ob solete in m ost app lications. W e’ve inclu ded p art
numbers for these pistons and cylinder assemblies.
Why are th ey better? Be cause the y will run w ith tighter clearanc es (that means less oil consumption and
compression loss). Th ey run w ith severa l features incorporated into their proprietary design that gives increases
in horsepower over standard (and forged0 pistons. Because of their design and materia l, they w ill withsta nd mo re
abuse than forg ed in 98 % of the situations encou ntered in a Corva ir motor. (Continued next page)
B-15
PISTONS
CAST PISTONS (22 wt units ea) STD .020 .030 .040 .060
1960-63 145 cu U-3068 U-3572 U-3069 U-3571 U-3070
1964-69 164 cu U-3574 U-3575 U-3576 U-3577 U-3578
KEIT H BL ACK H YPE R-EU TEC TIC
1961-63 145 Cu U-6020 U-6021 U-6022 U-6023 U-6024
1964-69 164 cu U-6025 U-6026 U-6027 U-6028 U-6029
FORGED (22 wt units ea)
1964-69 164 cu U-3071 U-3581 U-3072 U-3582 U-3073
CYLINDER BARRELS An engine reb uild can be time consu ming and costs money to o! Why w aste
all that on poorly machined parts? Your local shop might be able to bore and hone
your Corvair cylinders - but at what cost? Our shop does hundreds of these for us
every ye ar and th ey know what they’re d oing.
All our cylinder barrels are cleaned, blasted then bored and honed fo r a
precise fit and finish! The final finish is d epende nt on your req uireme nts. We
recommend certain finishes that m atch cast, ch rome or m oly rings but w ill
ultimately finish the barrels to yo ur specific requ irements if different. We do NOT
charge extra for special finishes.
The cylinder to the far left is a 1960 1960-63 cylinders do not have thetype (also used on some 61's but Critical clearance cut for the rodswith a larger bore) later 61 through Found on all 64-69 cylinders. The69 cylinders look like the one to the Relief can be cut or ground by handright, although there are differences But it’s a time consuming job.
Two other important things you need to know is that (these dimensions listed are approx)1960 cylinders are also at a smallerstock bore than all the others 3.375 inches, while 61-69 cylinders are all bored at 3.435. Further, the head gasket diameter(dimension A picture to the far right) is 3.740 on all 60-64 cylinders and 3.800 on all 65-69's.
YEAR STD .020 .030 .040 .060
1960 N/A U-5364* U-5365* U-5366* U-5367*
1961-63 U-5368+ U-3583 U-3276 U-3584 U-3277
1964 U-5369+ U-3271 U-3272 U-3273 U-3274
1965-69 N/A U-3266 U-3267 U-3268 U-3269NOTES - * 1960 oversizes - we really don’t recommend these because actual oversize pistons for 1960 are almost impossibleto come by. We highly suggest you convert over to 1961-63 piston/cylinder assemblies +1961-63 std is just a 1960 that has been bored out to 61-63 std. 1964 std is the same but we’ve had to machine theclearance relief - thus the higher cost.
CUSTOM Bores, Finishes and Clearances Our new in-house machine allows us to offer you your choice of our recommended clearances and finishes OR whateveryou want. We can also offer fast turnaround (Same day or next day, depending on shop workload). What do we recom men d? Most brands of cast pistons, .0015-.002. Fed Mogul forged pistons .0035-.004. Our Keith Blacks, .001.For finishes, cast and chrome rings 24-30 ra, Moly -12-14 ra. Of course you can go with much smoother finishes than the 12 ra,but the ring manufacturers don’t advise it (That’s because few people have the same finishing machine as ours). Custom finishes and clearances are available at no extra charge - but keep in mind that they may not be returnable if youchange your mind! Give us a call and discuss your proposed application and what you think your needs will be - We’re here tohelp you in any way.
Before you spend all that money to send back your old cores pleaseCYLINDER BARREL CORES - VERY IMPORTANT!
remember these basics - 1) NO CHIPS out of the fins! 2)NO damage to the head gasket surface! 3) Cannot already be bored outmore than .020. Want to save a little? Pre-clean the barrels. We’ll deduct $2.00 off each that has a core sent back that is clean!Cleaned AND sand blasted? (Don’t blast the hg surface!) We’ll deduct $4.00 off each barrel! This would be added to your core
refund. B-16
STD
U- 128
U-1454
U-1455
U-5427
U-1456
U-1457
U-1458
..020
U-3618
U-3623
U-5428
U-3628
U-3633
U-1450
.030
U-3619
U-3624
U-5429
U-3629
U-3634
U-3596
.040
U-3620
U-3625
U-5430
U-3630
U-3635
U-1451
.060
U-3621
U-3626
U-5431
U-3631
U-3636
U-1452
NOS GM RING SETS Sometimes we have original NOSChevrolet ringsets for Corvairs . We’velisted part numbers and prices BUTalways call firs t because stock is alwaysvery limited.
YEAR SIZE CAST CHROME 1960 STD U-5432 U-5433 1961-63 STD U-5434 U-5435 1964-69 STD U-5436 U-5437 1962-64 MOLY STD U-3438 1964-66 MOLY STD U-3439NOTE: To order oversizes use theabove numbers and then list size -
B-17a
PISTON RINGS Over the years Corvair piston rings have come and gone. The problem has been that only a few companies continue to makeCorvair rings, especially in sizes other than standard. In the past we’ve sold TRW, Sealed Power, Grant and others. TRWgot out of the Corvair rings business, Sealed Power only offers stdsizes and Grant gave us never ending quality problems. Fortunately awell known brand came to the rescue. We’ve been selling Hastings brand piston rings for over 6 yearsnow - all sizes are available as well three different grades and theirquality has been quite consistent. Hastings is a well establishedcompany having almost invented the modern piston ring nearly 100years ago.
OTHER BRANDS? We will always continue to explore other brands, simply to offer you more choices - we like to do that when possible.CAST, CHROME OR MOLY? All Corvairs originally came from the factory with Cast steel rings, except the turbo models which had Chrome (see below).Cast rings will work in most applications, and are easy and quick to seat. Chrome rings and Moly rings have a lot of similarities - both handle wear and hi heat better than cast and are absolutelynecessary in turbo motors and hi performance motors (that includes 140 hp motors). The main disadvantages are that they costmore and that they are harder to get to seat. (Chrome being worse than Moly). In addition, it’s never a good idea to use chrome,and probably Moly, in old barrels that have simply been re-honed (as opposed to new, re-bored surfaces) as they may never seat. Your finish, whether rebored or simply honed. Is of paramount importance in the seating of rings. Surfaces must be round, evenand of at least a 240 grit. All our barrels are at the better finish at 280 grit. We rarely recommend just honing old barrels as theyare simply too old to get the finish you need. It’s much better to check out our re-bored and honed barrels on page B-16 orcomplete overbore kits on page B-17b.
PISTON RINGS - COMPLETE SETS
YEAR - TYPE
1960 CAS T ........................... ....... ...............
1961-6 3 CAST ...........................
161-63 CHRO ME .....................
1961-6 3 MOLY ...........................
1964-6 9 CAST ............................
1964-6 9 CHRO ME......................
1964-6 9 MOLY ............................
SPECIAL KEITH BLACK RINGS
Actually, there’s nothing special about the rings used in Keith Black pistons - they are Corvair rings - But the top twocompression rings are the 1964-69 type and the oil control the 1961-63 type. We offer here sets already conveniently made upfor us We offer them in Moly because that’s preferred for performance applications although we can also offer them to you inchrome if you prefer. Just ask! These are Hastings rings. MOLY RINGS FOR KEITH BLACK .020 U-6157 .030 U-6158 .040 U-6159 .060 U-6160
WHAT ARE “TYPICAL” BREAK-IN P ERIOD S FOR RINGS ? - Well, it’s not a perfe ct science. A lot depen ds on the c onditions - finish, taper,
roundness etc. Make sure you pre-lube rings with Lubriplate to prevent abnormal wear before the regular engine oil gets to them . Cast rings
about 500-1000 miles. Chrome, sometimes up to 1500 miles. Moly?? Well it depends on who you listen too - everywhere from 500 to 2000 miles!
OVERBORE CYLINDER KITS
Kits listed are complete for one engine - 6 pistons, 6 barrels, and 6 sets of rings.
There is a core charg e on the barrels which is refunda ble upon re turn of usable
barrel co res.
JUST NEED INDIVIDUAL UNITS? Then divide the cost of the k it by 6 and yo u’ll
have th e individu al price of o ne pisto n, one ba rrel and o ne set of rin gs. CORES - for the cylinder barrels. Must not have any cracks or broken fins ( Remember, how you package them is important!) They must be stock size (in other words, not already bored to an oversize) and must have good head gasket surfaces.
RING S? - All piston rings are q uality H astings brand.
About Cast P istons - All 1964 and 65-69 cast piston kits will come standard with our new SUPERCAST pistons as
of 7-1-00. 1960-63 kits will have these pistons at some point in the future , but until that time, will include our older
style cast pistons.
1960? - 1960 Corva ir engines originally had a smaller bore 140 cubic inch engine. 1961-63 pistons and ba rrels wo rk
perfectly and are a good upgrade giving you 5 extra cubic inches without any other modification.
1964? - These kits are different from 65-69 because of the barrel to head diameter only. (Study page B-16A to make
sure you un derstan d the d ifference a nd orde r accord ingly. A few late 64 engines supposedly have the larger head
gaske t surface like the 65 -69 - so w atch ou t!)What do we suggest? All Corvairs came with cast pistons from the factory (and our SUPERCAST pistons are even better). Allcame with cast rings, except turbo engines, which came with chrome. Cast pistons and cast rings are quite adequate for moststreet cars. 140hp and turbo engines can use our new SUPERCAST pistons, but forged or Keith Black are good upgrades for evenmore dependability. Chrome or Moly rings should almost always be used in 140 and turbo motors. Performance engines requirehyper-eutectic or forged pistons and moly rings. If you have questions please call us and we can discuss the various options.
YEAR / TYPE (ALL KITS 760 wt units)
CAST PISTONS - CAST RINGS .020 .030 .040 .060
1960-63 ALL U- 345 U- 270 U- 346 U- 271
1964 ALL U-4005 U-4006 U-4007 U-4008
1965-69 ALL U-4021 U-4022 U-4023 U-4024
CAST PISTONS - CHROME RINGS
60-63 ALL U- 347 U- 272 U- 368 U- 273
64 ALL U-4009 U-4010 U-4011 U-4012
65-69 ALL U-4025 U-4026 U-4027 U-4028
CAST PISTONS - MOLY RINGS
60-63 ALL U-6030 U-6031 U-6032 U-6033
64 ALL U-4013 U-4014 U-4015 U-4016
65-69 ALL U-4029 U-4030 U-4031 U-4032
KEITH BLACK HYPER-EUTECTIC PISTONS - CAST RINGS
64 ALL U-6034 U-6035 U-6036 U-6037
65-69 ALL U-6038 U-6039 U-6040 U-6041
KEITH BLACK HYPER-EUTECTIC PISTONS - CHROME RINGS
64 ALL U-6042 U-6043 U-6044 U-6045
65-69 ALL U-6046 U-6047 U-6048 U-6049
KEITH BLACK HYPER-EUTECTIC PISTONS - MOLY RINGS
64 ALL U-6050 U-6051 U-6052 U-6053
65-69 ALL U-6054 U-6055 U-6056 U-6057
FORGED PISTONS - CAST RINGS
64 ALL U- 369 U- 274 U- 370 U- 275
65-69 ALL U- 415 U- 278 U- 477 U- 279
FORGED PISTONS - CHROME RINGS
64 ALL U-4017 U-4018 U-4019 U-4020
65-69 ALL U-4033 U-4034 U-4035 U-4036
FORGED PISTONS - MOLY RINGS
64 ALL U- 371 U- 276 U- 391 U- 277
65-69 ALL U- 483 U- 280 U- 485 U- 269
B-17b
Cros sectio n of U -69 strip
30 years of experience is hard to
come by when you’re shopping
for parts and service!
Corvair Underground has been
happy to serve Corv air owners
since 1 974.
We’ll let our reputation for name
brand, quality parts all at
discou nt, spea k for itself!
MACHINE SHOP SERVICES We offer various shop services. These are either done in our own shop or at our machinist’s. All work carries our usualCorvair Underground 1 year replacement warrantee.Note - if you supply the parts (new or used) there is no warrantee.
INSTALL RODS ON PISTONS - We w ill install recon ditioned rods on your pis tons.
ALSO NOTE - it’s cheaper to do 6 rods than one or two because of the setup time.
60-69 ALL Install individual rod on piston (labor only) ( 40)U-4622
60-69 ALL Install set of 6 rods on pistons (labor only) (240)U-4623
ADD NEW BOLTS AN D NUTS
When we recondition your rods we can also replace th e bolts and nuts with
new, state of the art, ARP bo lts and nuts. Unlike other bolts folks are using, these
have been corre ctly machin ed for use in th e Corvair an d do not require special
procedures to install. The ARP bolts are also stronger than stock.
When ordering a set of reconditioned rods just mention that you also want the
bolt/nut set PN U-6329 (for 6 rods) We do not charge any extra to install them on
our reconditioned rods. (See also reconditioned rods on page B-19)
ASSEMBLE CAM GEAR - Assem bling the cam gear and washe r onto the cam
takes experience - you do n’t just “p ress it on”! Improper installation could cause
failure in o ne of the worst s pots in th e engin e. We d o hund reds of th em!
60-69 ALL Assemble cam gear (labor only) (150)U-4624
We’re right in the middle of a program to upgrade our shop. New machines are coming in to allow us to offer
even more services for you. Watch our website (www.corvairunderground.com) or check out our N ewlette r, The
Corvair News.
WE ALSO REBU ILD CO MPO NENT S - Check all through this catalog for the many rebuilt components we offer -
Carburetors, distributors, turbochargers, differentials, transmissions, door hinges, harmonic balancers, idler
assemblies, alternators, starters, blower covers etc etc.
ENGINE TO BODY SEAL STRIPS These keep your engine compartment clean - BUT they also keep hot air from leavingthe bottom of your engine and getting sucked back in! Very important!
1960-64 ALL CARS and 61-65 FC’s These are flat, fabr ic interwoven strips that
are stapled to the side sheet metal. Buy them individually or in a set of 4. Includes
helpful in stallation instructio ns. EACH (10)U-68 SET OF 4 (40)U-4452
1965-69 ALL CARS This design is one long strip (95)U-691965-69 s tr ip shown
B-18a
ROD and MAIN BEARINGS - Crankshaft Who’s go t the best m ain and rod be arings? - The short answer is - no one. There are presently only 2 different
brands of main and rod bearings available for the Corvair. We carry Federal Mogul, and sometimes Clevite. Either
are fine. An y sugg estion tha t one bra nd has some thing ov er the oth er is unfou nded.
As with many products you’ll fine “old timers” who will swear by one brand over another - but the truth is -
both these brands have been bought and sold and their formulas and manufacturing processes have c hange d more
than once. It’s reasonable to assume that both brands use the latest technology and will give excellent service.
GM made a number of changes to the main bearing designs. The first cars came with full f lange in the #1
position and all other positions the same. Then in 1962 they issued a bulletin that stated that all replacement
bearings would be half flange in #1 position. A little later they also changed the thickness of the #4 bearings about
a 1/4 thousandth (almost negligible). Over the remaining production years they u sed both half flange and full flange
in the factory eng ines. We w ill usually send you full flange bearings, because that’s what many of you believe you
must have - but be assured that half flange main bearings have been used in tens of thousands of engines over the
years (L on has used th em alm ost exclu sively in h is own engines ).
- sold as a pair - enough for 1 rod. Order qty “6" for complete engine! ROD BEARINGS 60-69 ALL Std (2)U-137 .001 (2)U-138* .002* (2)U-139
60-69 ALL .010 (2)U-140 .020 (2)U-141 .030* (2)U-3547* .001, .002 and .030 are not always available
- Sold as complete set only MAIN BEARINGS HALF FLANGE FULL FLANGE
60-69 ALL Std (18)U-142 (19)U-142X
.001* (18)U-143
.002* (18)U-147
.010 (18)U-145 (19)u-145X
.020++ (18)U-146 (19)U-146X
.030 (18)U-3548 (19)U-3548X
GEAR - Crankshaft Timing 60-63 ALL (40)U-220 64-69 ALL ex 140hp w/auto trans (40)U-160
65-69 140hp with auto trans ONLY (40)U-221
KEY - W oodruff
60-69 ALL Used for timing gears, crank pulley/balancer etc. Each (1)U-1501
GEAR - Distributor Drive (Brass)
60-69 ALL ex/reverse rotation engines (special modification - non-stock) Used only (3)U- 163
SPA CER - Crank SLING ER - O il
60-69 ALL USED ONLY (2)U-1503 60-69 ALL USED ONLY (2)U-1504
ECCENTRIC - Fuel Pump
60-69 ALL USED ONLY (2)U- 164
Don’t forget to check out our many GoVair performance engine parts. That section begins on page
B-37
B-18b
REGROUND CRANKSHAFTS & KITS
Our reground crankshafts are done to precise factory specifications. In addition ALL CRAN KSHAFTS that we
sell have been "wet" magna fluxed to positive ly insure th at there a re no crac ks. We are the only supplier of
cranksha fts that do this for Corvairs , and it c osts m ore - BU T we believ e that it is worth it. This is one place y ou don ’t
want to take any chances! NOTE; The regrinds are av ailable with or without bearings but we strong ly suggest
buying the comple te kit becaus e you’re are go ing to need th e bearings a nyway and it’s a mu ch better de al.
All our reground cranks com e with the large timing gear already on and inspected. You will notice that we list
a different crank and kit for 1965-69 140hp with automatic transmission (available on Monzas as an engine option)
This is because the crank gear has a different 4 degree offset gear. All 65-69 cranks are the same - only th e gea r is
different. These rare gears are no t always a vailable so ch eck with u s first if time is critical.
REGROUND CRANKSHAFT - No bearings 60 ALL (Hub has a groove for deflector) (500)U-3665
61-63 ALL ex/turbo (500)U-3666
62-63 with Turbo (Forged crankshaft) As available (500)U-3666A
64-69 ALL* ex/140hp with auto trans (500)U-3667
65-69 140hp with auto trans (500)U-3667A
CRANKSHAFT KIT - Includes matching main & rod bearings 60 ALL (550)U-3662
61-63 ALL ex/turbo (550)U-3663
62-63 with turbo As available (550)U-3663A
64-69 ALL* ex/140hp with auto trans (550)U-3664
65-69 140hp with auto trans (550)U-3664A
* Turbocharged Corvairs originally had "tuffrited" crankshafts for even better wear. These are not practical toduplicate after re-grinding so we suggest using the regular cranks.
NOTE: ALL CRANKSHAFTS AND KITS REQUIRE YOUR OLD RE-GRINDABLE CORE OR A REFUNDABLE CORE
CHARGE. (See price sheet)
RECONDITIONED RODSRods are checked for straightness and then re-sized.
Your old rod or a core charge is required.
60-63 ALL EX/Spyder Each ROD (20)U-1439
62-63 SPYDER Each ROD (25)U-1421
64-69 ALL Each ROD (28)U-1438
ROD BOLTS - NUTS For a long time the only thing we could get was originalGM rod bolts and nuts - These were actually adequate foreven race use, but.....GM discontinued these in 2002, so we went looking. What we found are these aftermarket rods and nuts that are not only stronger than OEM but slightly less expensive than
the 2002 prices! ROD BOLTS/NUTS Set of 12 (50)U-6329
JUST HOW CRITICAL IS VALVE TRAIN GEOMETRY?
Paranoia about valve train geometry has recently become "all the rage" in some circles. Engines that previously ran justfine are now being scrutinized and many of you have been left with the mistaken impression that what was ok for the past40 years is now all wrong. While it is true that valve train geometry (VTG) may not always be optimum in some engines,especially when using reground or performance cams etc., the fact is that these differences are not of serious consequence.But if VTG is off a little what's wrong with correcting it? Nothing at all other than the cost involved. A few years ago aCorvair vendor determined that if this minor problem was amplified then a good profit could be made in selling "VTGMeasuring Kits" and then specially tailored pushrods. It is easy to spend $100.00 on doing this and I have to question that(in most cases) you would get your money's worth in increased performance. Of course if you're building a competition raceengine or are using a very high lift cam then you need every little advantage you can get and perhaps the money could bejustified. We do offer custom length pushrods for those situations; in the normal street engine, however, I just don't see it.
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See page B-38 for more informationCAMSHAFTS
At various points in history reground cams have gotten a bad rap. This is because some small cam grinders who have comeand gone (and some not so small) have not been as professional as they should have been. There is nothing wrong with properlyreground camshafts - but you want to stay with a reputable grinder. The desire for “new” cams is understandable - but theysimply aren’t available any longer (other than the odd NOS cam). (As of 3-15-02 we are working on tooling for new castings) Ourreground stock cams are excellent and done by a company with an excellent reputation.REGROUND CAMSHAFTS - these are our choice because we can guarantee that you get a specific profile - if you order a 1966turbo (#304 cam profile) that is exactly what you will get. All the Corvairs we are driving (and that's all we drive) have thesereground cams and we have had excellent service with all of them. While it is true that there are some cam grinders out therethat do not know or care about what they are doing we can back up ours with years of experience and should note that afterselling these regrinds for over 17 years we have not experienced a single failure. Don’t settle for “compromise grinds” when youcan have the exact numbers you want.
STAY STOCK WITH REGROUND CAMSHAFTS! IMPORTANT All reground cams require either your old cam core or a core deposit which is refundable. As with all our corecharges the amount required many vary depending on type of cam profile and how scarce a particular core has become. Weshould mention that cores must be regrindable. Because our grinder is very particular about what cores they will accept it isgenerally safe to assume that a cam that has a definite wear “groove” will not pass as a regrindable core.
WHEN INSTALLING A NEW CAMSHAFT - make sure to replace your cam gear, washer, key and lifters. NEVER re-use old lifters with another cam! These parts are listed on page B-21.ALL REGROUND CAMSHAFTS ARE (150) WT UNITS EACH
YEAR HORSEPOWER GM REF NUMBER OUR NUMBER 60-63 80 HP #609/332 U-3670 60 95 HP #255 U-3671 61 98 HP #255 U-3671 62-63 150 HP #255 U-3671 63 150 HP 586 U-3672 64 150 HP 891 U-3675 64-69 95 HP 889 U-3674 64-69 110 HP 891 U-3675 64-68 140 HP 891 U-3675 65-66 180 HP 304 U-3673 69 110 HP 889 U-3674
COMPLETE CAM ASSEMBLEDWe can sell you any of the cams listed on this page assembled and ready to install in yourengine with a new gear, washer and key already pressed on. If you order part number U-3539in addition to the camshaft you will get a new gear, washer and key installed on your camready to go!
PERFORMANCE CAMSHAFTS - By GoVair! As of 3-15-02 these performance cams will be regrinds from our own specifications. We’ve taken our 28 years of experience(and your 28 years of suggestions and requests) to offer a superior performance camshaft. To get explanations of these camsrefer to page B-38.
GoVair CAMSHAFTSP-100 (96)U-4993GV P-200 (96)U-4994GVP-300 (96)U-4995GV P-400 (96)U-4996GV
NEW ISKY PERFORMANCE CAMSHAFTS - Back in stock!See page B-38 for the listings
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more camshaft parts
GEAR - Cam shaft
60-69 ALL Non-GM good quality (30)U-3678
KEY - W ASHER - Ca mshaft
60-69 ALL KEY (1 )U-1501
60-69 ALL WASHER (3 )U- 162
ASSEM BLY LU BE - Cam shaftThis is recommended as a pre-lube when assembling engines. One tube will do an engine.
60-69 ALL TUBE OF ASSY LUBE (3 )U-3880
LIFTERSABOUT OUR BRAND OF LIFTERS Our “s tock” lifte rs are the b est you can bu y for the C orvair. Alth ough actual C orvair lifters h aven’t been ava ilable
for almost 30 years, our replacement brand works very well. Our lifters have a fairly wide operating range
(necessary in air cooled engines) they also have a “deep seat” w here the pushro d sits. Fu rthermo re, these lifte rs
have a better oil flow for lubrication than most other brands.
We sold th is brand for the first 21 years of bus iness then lost the w holesale contact in the early 90's. We had
switched over to Sealed Power brand, which are perfectly adequate, but recently they changed the basic design
of their lifters, inclu ding m aking th e push rod sea t very sh allow. W e cann ot confirm that these changes would cause
anyone trouble.....but, you made it clear to us that this was an issue, so we went searching for a “better” lifter and
came upon a good factory c onnec tion for our o ld favorite we us ed to se ll. We always preferred these lifters anyway,
so all’s w ell that en ds w ell.
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ADJUSTING NON - CORVA IR LIFTERS - Because you probably have non-Corvair lifters (whether you purchase
them from us or not) you need to follow a d ifferent adjusting procedure. With the valve covers off (see the tool
section for handy 1/3 valve covers) and the car warmed up, adjust all lifters to "zero lash". Th is is whe re the tapping
just stops. Shut the engine off and turn each rocker nut another 1/8-1/4 turn and restart engine. Lifters can also be
adjusted without shutting the engine off but adequate time will need to be allowed for each lifter to bleed down.
With some brands of lifters 1/8th of turn may be about all you can get. In rea lity the lifters w ill even w ork fine at zero
lash but you will probably have lifter noise whenever the engine is cold. The p urpose of the operating rang e is to
comp ensate for differenc es in clea rance w hich are wider in an air-coo led mo tor.
We realize that there are those out there who contend that you can do a “cold” ad justment o f lifters, that is,
without the motor run ning. They a re very lucky p eople. Do th e cold adjustm ent as a preliminary adjustment so you
can get the engine started and running. You’ll find, however, that most lifters will need readjusting when the engine
is actually running.
LIFTERS NOISY? - This is a broad subject bu t (assuming they are adju sted correctly) th e first thing to do is check
your oil leve l. If that's ok the n insta ll a me chan ical oil p ressu re gau ge w here th e send ing un it is - this is to see what
the actual oil pressure is. If it's low, then increase it by altering the pressure regulator spring. If the noise problem
is with only one or two lifte rs you m ay hav e either 1)a bad lifter 2 ) possib ly a loose rocker nu t or 3) a worn lifte r bore
in the block. Th e first two can be ea sily remedied but #3 is a nasty one. You may have to replace your entire block!
BUT before you panic, it is possible to find a lifter (by trial and error) that has an improperly slow bleed down rate.
That, coupled with ra ising th e oil pressu re som e, may comp ensate for a wo rn lifter bore. F ortunate ly the lifter b ore
problem is not com mon.
REMEMBER that anytime you change a camshaft or mix up worn lifters then you must replace with new
lifters. Ours are an inexpensive way of solving this problem - never re-use old lifters with a new or reground
camsha ft!
LIFTERS - Stock 60-69 ALL each ( 4)U-1499 Set of 12 (50)U-4581
PLASTIGAGEPlastigage is used as a cheap, easy way to check main and rod bearing clearances - see the next page for specificinstructions.
60-69 ALL .001-.003 "Green" (1)U- 1243 .002-.006 "Red" (1 )U-1465
.004-.009 "Blue" (1)U-1469 TIPS ON THE PROPER USE OF PLASTIGAGE NEXT PAGE
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BREATH EASY WITH THESE VALVES Valves are like the lungs of yo ur engine. You must efficiently
allow fuel air to enter the combustion chamber. After combustion
the very hot exhaust has to exit and be carried away. Valves
open and close literally millions of times and are sub ject to very
high tem perature s in the C orvair air co oled en gine.
Chevrolet o riginally solved the exhaust problem by using
Stellite facing. W hile this is a dequ ate for most applications, those
valves are expensive to buy and hard to find. Why not use a
superior race-proven valve that costs much less?
All our exhaust valves are one piece 100% stainless steel and
can withstand temperatures of up to 1600 degrees! These high
chrome/nickel alloy valves are comple tely comp atible with
unleaded gas and hold up very well - even in performance
situations. A Corvair Underground standard since 1987!
WHICH VALVES? Before you o rder it may be helpful to know what yo ur Corvair originally
had and what w e offer as replace ment.
1960-69 ALL models EXCEPT for 140hp, turbos and FC’s had multi groove
exhaust valves. W e unde rstand that 1960-61 models had single groove
non-Stellite but those quickly burned and have pretty much been replaced.
We offer exact replacements for these multi groove exhaust valves.
1962-66 TURBOS - were originally a single groove exhaust. Use our
superior multi groove U-80 valve s for these app lications. If your old
exhaust valves are s till single groove then you should also order the
correct multi groove keepers (next page)
1961-65 FC’s - also had single g roove exha ust valves b ut used mechanical
valve rotators. These are rarely seen any more. Sub with our U-80 valves
and order multi groove keepers and new spring caps, if necessary.
140 HP - use single groove exhaust valves and that is also what we offer
for replacem ent.
ALL CORVA IRS - use single groove intakes.
100% STAINLESS STEEL
VALVES - EXHAUST 100%STAINLESS STEEL 60-69 ALL ex/140 Each (4)U- 80 ALL 140 HP only Each (4)U-82
VALVES - INTAKE 60-69 ALL ex/140 Each (4)U -84 ALL 140 HP only Each (4)U-85
NEW! STREET PERFORMANCE AND COMPETITION VALVES If you need valves for extreme street or racing use then these are the ones - Exhaust AND intake valves are one
piece forged, swirl polished high alloy EV8 stainless. Stems are chrome with Stellite tips. Valves are also shot
peene d for grea ter streng th. Thes e are the finest valv es you c an buy for the Co rvair.
VALVES - EXHAUST SUPER PERFORMANCE
60-69 ALL ex/140hp Each (4)U-5997 ALL 140 HP only Each (4)U-5998
VALVES - INTAKE SUPER PERFORMANCE - also 100% stainless
60-69 ALL ex/140hp Each (4)U-6000 ALL 140 HP only Each (4)U-6001
SINGLE GROOVE MULTI GROOVE
USING PLASTIGAGE
Proper bearing clearance is criticalwhen setting up your motor.PLASTIGAGE is a very small roundwax-like material that, when flattened,shows you what your clearance is. It’sused on the Corvair when setting upmain and rod bearing clearances aswell as oil pump end clearance.
To get the best readings follow the procedure in the shop manual and pay special attention to the following - USING PLASTIGAGE - 1) make sure all surfaces are absolutely clean and free of oil and other contaminants that might alter thereading. 2) When you’ve installed the PLASTIGAGE and bolted the rods down make absolutely certain that nothing moves oris rotated. Naturally you’ll want to use a new bearing for the clearance check - don’t use one of your old bearings! There are 3different colors of Plastigage, Red, Blue and Green. The green is the color that has .001-.003 clearances and will usually be theone used for Corvair clearance checks.
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VALVE GUIDES
We’ve been selling these bronze valve guides for over 15
years and have had first rate success with them! The silicon-
bronze guides are designed for exhaust us e and hav e unusua lly
high strength ag ainst wea r and heat d amage . Work very w ell
with intake valves also. If you’re going to do a head job and
haven’t yet converted over to 100% stainless steel exhaust valves and these bronze valve guides, then now is the
time! An absolu te mus t for 140, tu rbo and built eng ines, bu t we rec omm end the m for AL L Corv air engine s.
Note: Unless your machine shop tells you otherwise, order either std, .or .001 size. If you need larger,
uninstalled guides ca n be returned for exchang e to larger sizes. Also note: we don’t always
have cast guides a vailable, in which case w e will substitute to the bronze .
GUIDES - Cast Iron
STD (.002) (1)U-86 .010 (1)U - 87
GUIDES - Silicon Bronze
STD .000 (1)U-3415 .001 (1)U-3416 .002 (1)U-3320 .005 (1)U-3322 010 (1)U-3321
VALVE SPRINGS - And other small valve parts There are 2 different kinds of Corvair valve springs - 1960-63 80hp motors (low horsepower) all usedthe single coil spring pictured to the left (U-119). All other engines used the heavier spring withinternal damper coil (U-120) as pictured to the far left. These springs ARE NOT interchangeable. The springs are sold each but there is a better price for sets of 12 or more.
VALVE SPRINGS - 1960-63 80HP (3)U-119 EVERYTHING ELSE (3)U-120
SPECIAL HI-PERFORMANC E ISKY SPRINGS - sold in set of 12 only (30)U-4998 U-120 U-119
VALVE - K eepers - C aps - Shim s - Rotato rs The valves that originally used single groove keepers (pictured tothe right) are 1960-69 All horsepower models, intake valves plus 1960-62 exhaust valves (most were recalled and changed to stellite multigroove exhaust) also all turbo model exhaust and 140 model exhaust.All FC models also used the single groove on the exhaust withmechanical rotators. The multi groove keepers (as pictured to the left)
are used on all other exhaust valve applications. NOTE: The multi groove are also used with our 100% stainless turboreplacement exhaust valves - the same goes for our replacement FC exhaust valves. All 140hp applications still use the singlegroove on both exhaust and intakes.
KEEPERS - Valve Sold as a pair (Enough for 1 valve)
MULTI GROO VE (1)U-158 SINGLE GROOVE (1)U-157
SPECIAL EXTRA STRO NG ISKY SINGLE GROO VE Sold as set of 12 pair only (10)U-5001
CAP - Valve Spring Keeper
ALL YEARS that use the U-119 Valve Spring (2)U-123 That use U-120 Spring (2)U-124
SPECIAL ISKY ALUMINUM VALVE CAP Set of 12 only (6)U-4999 Valve Cap
SHIM - Valve spring These are sold in several thicknesses and materials. They sit under the spring to helpregulate correct spring height. Sold as each, can be stacked.
ALL YEARS with U-119 Springs .030 thick U-121
ALL YEARS with U-120 Springs .025, .030,& .055 U-122 Specify thickness when ordering
ROTATORS?? - All 1961-65 FC’s used mechanical valve rotators on the exhaust valves (picturedto the right). Exactly why did the FC’s use these when, for example, the 140's and turbos did not?For the most part FC’s have long since been converted over to standard multi groove exhaustvalves, but if you need a rotator or two we sometimes have NOS or used ones.MECHANICAL VALVE ROTATOR - NOS as available (3)U-148 Used as avail (3)U-149
VALVE STEM SEALS - Use ONLY on the intakes. We sell 100% Teflon with the stainless tensionband - we highly recommend this for all Corvairs because of the higher-than-normal engine tempsgenerated by the Corvair. These are included in all RITE KITS. VALVE STEM SEALS - ALL YEARS and Models Set of 3 U-32 Set of 6 U-33
VALVE SEATS? -We still don’t carryvalve seats because every machine shop wantsto use something different. Seats are sold bydimension not application, so there actuallyaren’t any “Corvair” seats anyway.
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WE’VE GOT AN ALL-NEW SPRING
LOADE D ID LER KIT ! Check out page B-34
VALVE GRIND SUPERKIT
If you’re going to remove one or both heads and service
them, then this is the kit for you. A FULL kit (enough for b oth
heads) includes 6-100% stainless steel exhaust valves, 6- quality
steel intake valves, 12-bronze valve guides (std size com e with
kit other sizes can be substituted), 12 valve springs, a set of
Teflon stem s eals, 2- com plete he ad gas ket/O ring kits, all carb
base insulators and gaskets, plus air filter gaskets, also includes
U-24 sheet me tal gasket kit. Note - if you are also removing the
cylinder barrel s you will als o need to orde r U-19 gask ets (no t in
this kit) - As alw ays, this k it is very comple te and includ es only
the best quality parts and materials. HALF SET is for one head
and is essentially ½ the components listed above.
VALVE GRIN D SU PERK IT
1960 ALL HALF SET (100)U-5408 FULL SET (200)U-5409
1961-64 ALL EX/Turbo HALF SET (100)U-5410 FULL SET (200)U-4444
1962-64 ALL TURBO HALF SET (100)U-5411 FULL SET (200)U-5412
1965-69 ALL ex/turbo ex/140hp HALF SET (100)U-5413 FULL SET (200)U-4445
1965-69 ALL 140HP HALF SET (100)U-5414 FULL SET (200)U-4446
1965-66 ALL TURBO HALF SET (100)U-5415 FULL SET (200)U-5416
VALVE AND GUIDE KITS
Buy in a complete set and save even more. Kit includes 6 stainless
exhaust valves, 6 steel intake valves and 12 bronze guides.
1960-69 ALL ex/140HP (78)U-5417 65-69 140HP (90)U-5418
REBUILT IDLER PULLEY ASSY
Many of these assemblies have STILL never beenreplaced! We chemically clean pulley and bracket - paintpulley semi gloss black and install a new bearing - ALL YEARS (30)U-106 W/ALUMINUM PULLEY (30)U-106AL
BEARING ONLY (15)U-3075 REBUILT SMOG PUMP IDLER (35)U-5908
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U-1513 U-101
Some Little Hints - When you’re installing head components remember these important points. First make sure that the guideplatesare installed with the stamped “U” visible. If you install them in reverse your pushrod geometry will be messed up. Second make sure thatthe small side hole on one end of the pushrod is always at the rocker arm end. When installing draintubes make sure that the O rings arecoated with a lubricant so as to avoid tearing when they are seated. Finally, always make sure to prelube all wearing parts with Lubriplate.NEVER assemble rocker assemblies, pushrods etc dry.
WHY AIR BAFFLES ARE CRITICAL Those little air baffles that sit under each bank of 3cylinders are critical. Without them the bottoms of thecylinders will develop hot spots and burn the bottoms of thepistons. Each baffle is held in place by 2 clips (see right) andyes, you have to have the draintubes out of the way to install
Generator or alternator adaptor castings?
Make sure you have the right one - All 1960-64 cars and
FC’s had generators and use the U-1513. All 1965 cars and
FC’s use alternators and must have the U-101. IF you have
converted your 60-64 Corvair over to an alternator then you
must also change over to the alternator adapt or casting . We
have these available but they are used parts.
ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLIES 60-69 ALL Stock arm assembly. 1 Arm, 1 ball and 1 lock nut. (2)U-100
60-69 ALL Stock with grooved b all. “ ” (2)U-6003
60-69 ALL ROLLER ROCKERS (see page B-39) Set of 12* Stock Corvair rocker arms look very much like std small block Chevy BUT they arenot the same! The size and ratio are different, and if you use the std Chevy you’llhave problems.
NUT - Rocker Arm self locking
60-69 ALL Each (1)U-1498
STUD - Rocker Arm - Used
60-69 ALL Each (2)U-1497
STUD - Rocker Arm - Extra long
60-69 ALL These are new Each (2)U-5215
GUIDEPLATE - Rocker Stud - Used 60-69 ALL ex/very early 1960 (2)U-99
PUSHROD - Valve
60-69 ALL Stock length These are excellent quality. Each (1)U-98
DRAINTUBE - Pushrod - Used
60-69 ALL Cleaned and painted used (2)U-96R 60-69 ALL Just used (2)U-96
HEAD NUTS These should always be replaced. They get fatigued every time
they’re torqued down, and they’re inexpensive. Ours are high grade,
plated for streng th and long life. Always a goo d idea to coa t with anti-
seize whe n installing. Integral w asher has flat fa ce, as original
Sold as Each. (1)U-1517
ROCKER ARM COVERS and PARTS
4 BOLT OR 6 BOLT? ORIGINALLY Corvairs all came with 4 hole covers that were heldon with bolts and small formed washers. This system did not seal well and there werea lot of leak compalints. As a stop gap measure Chevrolet instituted a dealer recall thatinvolved drilling two more holes in the lower and upper center and adding 2 more bolts.This really didn’t work well either and around 1962-63 the covers were changed toaccommodate “spreader bars” for the 4 holes. The final design (and the one that works,is a 4 hole cover with 4 spreader bars. USED 4 HOLE COVER Cleaned and Painted Bars NOT included (15)U- 105 USED 6 HOLE COVER “ ” “ ” (15)U-4620 SPREADER BARS - (Valve Cover Hold down Spring)60-69 ALL as described above. Used only. Not always available (2)U- 107
CYLINDER AIR BAFFLES - Used 60-62 ALL RH SIDE (5)U-4492 63-69 ALL RH (5)U-4493 60-69 ALL LH (5)U-4493BAFFLE CLIPS Use 2 per side. Sold each (1)U-104
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REBUILT BLOWER ASSEMBLY Comp lete rebuilt assemblies are
available see Page B-34
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BLOWER FANS - used
1960-early 61 Later 61-63 64-69 (magnesium)
1960-63 fans are made of steel and weight a deal. This was one of the greatest contributing factors to premature beltthrowing (at least in performance driving). When the magnesium fan was introduced in 1964 it was a great improvement. !961-63cars can use the 1964 version of the mag fan without any modification. All fans listed are used!FAN - used1960-early 61 Steel (90)U-3681 1961-63 Steel (90)U-36821964 Magnesium (50)U- 89 1965-69 Magnesium (50)U- 90
BLOWER FAN BEARINGS These are the replacement bearg/shaft assembles. They do not include the hub (which never wear out). A hydraulic press is required to change these bearings. (See our already-done assemblies on page B-34)IMPORTANT - if you’re not sure what year you have justcheck the dimensions to the right.... BLOWER BEARINGS - new1960-64 ALL (10)U- 911965-69 ALL (20)U- 92
BLOWER BEARING REPLACEMENT KITS This kit inc ludes a new b lower b earing, 2 to p cove r gaske ts (U-9), 2 (or 4) U-3 79 insu lators, and any nec essary
PCV O rings.
1960 All (30)U-4100 61-64 All (30)U-4266 62-64 TURBO (30)U-4101
65-69 All (30)U-4267 65-66 TURBO (30)U-4102 65-69 140 HP (30)U-4103
PULLEY - BOLT S - Blower fan
60-64 All ( 6)U- 108 Bolts for same each (1)U-1313
65-69 All (6)U-3683 Bolts for same each (1)U-3046
OIL PUMPS New oil pumps are sold as “kits” which include the two new gears with shaft plus (usually) a new regulator spring andgaskets. Although we still offer Hi-volume oil pumps we believe that the stock pump isquite adequate.
Oil pump Kit -new 60-69 ALL (10)U- 109
HI VOLUME O IL PUMP 60-69 ALL (10)U-1303GASKETS - OIL PUMP 60-69 ALL .003 Thick(1)U- 16 .008 (1)U-26 USED COVER (3)U-110GASKET - Oil pressure regulator 60-69 ALL (1)U-15 OIL PICKUP SCREEN (USED) At bottom of block near oil pan - presses in (4)U-111
HARMONIC BALANCER - Dale Rebuilt
Eventua lly every 1964-69 harmonic balancer will come apart - sometimes with disastrous
results! If yours looks old or has come apart then replace it with the best you can buy
DALE Manufacturing needs no introduc tion and their bala ncers have been sold for 20 years.
Your old balancer or a core charge is required.
REBUILT DALE BA LANCER 4-69 (100)U-3077
SEAL for sam e (now ’s the tim e to repla ce it!) (2)U-31
1960-63 RIVETED (15)U-93
64-69 CAST (65)U-95
64-69 BALANCER (100)U-3077
SMOG PUMP
PULLEY
(40)U-1505
AIR COND
PULLEY
(30)U-94
PULLEYS -
BALANCERS
Know the rightone for youryear!
There were essen-
tially three different
designs for the crank
pulley. All 1960-63
C o r v a i r s h a d a
stamped metal pulley
assembled with rivets.
Over time the rivets can
come loose and cause a pretty nasty rattle. We know of cars that have been junked
because the owner thought the engine was shot! If your rivets are shot then
removing the belt will allow you to check for play. Although new or rebuilt stamped
pulleys are usually not available we can supply you with good used ones - or you
can replace with a cast pulley.
1964-69 Corvairs came with a cast three spoke pulley on 95hp motors and
harmonic balancer on all other models. The harmonic balancer is very important!
It absorbs harmonic distortion set up by the crankshaft. If the distortion is not
dissipated it is stored in the shaft and can cause failure. Of course the cast pulleys
rarely go bad other than to get bent or cracked. We offer the superior Dale brand
rebuilt ba lancers (see prec eding p age). NEVER use a so lid or stam ped p ulley in p lace of a h armon ic balan cer!
You’ll also notice 2 pictures of “add-on” stock pulleys. These simply bolted to the front of the regular
pulley/balancer and were used to d rive either a smo g pum p or air conditioning compre ssor. These are usually
available used.
SEAL - Rear Pulley/Balancer
60-69 ALL Should always be replaced i f you change pul leys (2)U-31
BOLTS - WASHERS - Pulley/Balancer These will usually be used althou gh we are w orking on reprod uctions.
60-63 ALL ex/with air cond pulley (2)U-4110 60-63 if air cond pulley is used (longer than U-4110) U-4110A
64-69 ALL ex/with aux pulley (2)U-4111 64-69 “ ” U-4111A
WASHER - Large thick one used with all pulley bolts listed above - (2)U-4112
VARIOUS MISC SMALL ENGINE PARTS AND HARDWARE
PLUG - Vacuum Balance Port Right hand and left hand Corvair heads are
essentially the same (ex turbo) The only difference is which end the port
tube is stuck in for the balance tube to connect to. This small plug is
used to plug the other end of the hole.
PORT TUBE (1)U-2967 PORT TUBE PLUG (1)U-3223
CLAMPS - CLAMP ASSEMBLY
PCV LOWER TUBE TO TOP SHROUD This is a clamp assembly with 2 bolts. Used
only - not always available. Holds down U-46 seal (1)U-3369
CLAMP - Lower Tube - This is a simple clamp/bolt assembly that holds the lower tube or road draft tube,
to the top blower casting. Used only usually available (1)U-2998
OIL PAN - Bolts - Drainplugs
OIL PAN - Used We try to have as many good used oil pans as we can collect - we will not ship pans that
are seriously warped or damaged, but these are used pans. We’ll do our best. 60-69 ALL (30)U-102
BOLTS - Oil Pan The stock bolts were very short. We suggest a longer grade bolt with flat washer and lock
wash er. This p art num ber is for a s et of 30 w hich inc ludes th e flat and lock w ashers . 60-69 ALL (4)U-3372
DRAIN PLUG - Oil Pan We h ighly su ggest th e mag netic
60-69 ALL Standard stock non-magnetic (1)U-166 60-69 ALL MAGNETIC (1)U-165
60-69 ALL Drainplug gasket for stock or magnetic (1)U-15
SEE THE HARDWARE SECTION “U” FOR OTHER ENGINE NUTS, BOLTS, FASTENERS
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OIL FILTER PARTSFILTER - OIL
60-69 ALL (10)U-457
GASKET - OIL FILTER
60-69 ALL As used ( 1)U- 34
62-69 ALL with 90 degree adaptor
Large GASKET ( 2)U- 35
SEAL - ADAPTOR
62-69 ALL w/90 degree adaptor Internal square
SEAL ( 2)U- 70
OIL FILTER BOLTSThese are very nice repros of the oil filter and adaptor bolts. The longer bolt is used on
all 60-69 Corvairs and is the main filter bolt. The special short bolt is used to hold the
factory 90 degree adaptor on cars with smog pump or air conditioning.
BOLT - oil filer, long (1)U-167N BOLT - adaptor, short (1)U-1508
OIL FILTER ADAPTOR KIT
There is a way to go ba ck to the “good old day s” wh en Corv air oil filters
were $2.50 each - and that’s by not using them at all! O ur Oil Filter Adaptor
Kit uses inexpensive (easy to find) Saturn oil filters that simply spin on and
off. (We sell the Saturn filters too PN U-4891)
The kit is very easy to install and includes all gaskets and o rings
needed. Once installed it becomes a permanent fixture that does not
require any periodic maintenance. Not only that, but our unit pioneered a
number of imp rovem ents o ver old er des igns a nd is th e bes t setup of this
type you can buy. Uses stock oil filter bolt and total assembly is almost
exactly the sam e size as a n original filte r!
If you do the math you’ll figure out that the kit will pay for itself after
just a few o il chang es. Works with standard filter setup AND 90 degree
adaptors .
OIL FILTER ADAPTOR KIT 1960-69 ALL (30)U-3923
1963 ONLY 3 ROW STRAIGHT 1960-62 4 ROW FOLDED FIN 62-69 8 STRAIGHT PLATE 1963-69 12 PLATE
OIL COOLERS, “RECOND ITIONED”
New oil coole rs ha ven 't been available for some time, but we can help out with these used coolers. Each has been
chemica lly cleaned and flushed out then checked for leaks. Your old cooler is not needed for core. NOTE: as with
all used parts the se are su bject to a vailable stock.
COOLER - OIL
60-62 ALL "4 row folded fin" (40)U-3679
63 ? "3 row straight fin"* (35)U-3680
63-69 ALL "8 row straight fin" ex/as listed below (40)U- 116
63-69 ALL with 12 plate (air conditioned, FC, Turbo and 140 etc) (55)U- 117
NOTE: In order to use the 12 plate cooler with a Car that didn't have it originally it will be necessary to change all surrounding sheet metal including - top shroud, oil cooler cover shroud, lower door box assy.
WHICH OIL COO LER IS THE BEST?
Although any Corvair oil cooler can be used on any Corvair engine, many people want to know what is original
or best for their car. All rep orts seem to indicate that the 4 row folde d fin cooler is the m ost efficient. Next page
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ADAPTA-THERMISTER A quality f i tt ing that al lows you to use a
thermister on a non-turbo/140 head (see right) (1)U-5256
1960 T-STAT 1961-69 T-STAT
GOOD T-STAT BAD T -STAT
The great Thermostat mystery. The picture above says it all -if, when cold, your damper doorthermostat is compressed it’sgood. No questions about it.The system is fail-safe. So longas nothing is physicallyblocking your doors fromopening then the fact that theyare closed or not fully open isnormal. These T-stats are filled withalcohol under compression andthey fail when the fluid leaksout.
OIL COOLER S - CONTINUED FRO M PAGE B -28
originally on all 1960-62 Corvairs. in 1963 80 and 84 hp Corvairs were given the three plate (GM's idea of practical joke Ithink) and this cooler was never offered on anything else. I don't recommend this almost worthless oil cooler to anyone buta diehard 1963 concourist. 1963 102 hp had the 8 plate and the turbos and vans had the twelve plate. This general practicecontinued until the end of production in 1969. NOTE: If you want to use the 12 plate cooler on a car not originally equippedfor it, you have to change the top shroud and the oil cooler cover plate as the 12 plate will not fit the standard installations.
ENGINE SENDING UNITS The “idiot lights” and/or gauges (when used) on your dashboard need sending units to make them work.
For the time being, none of the cylinder head sending units are available new (except on occasion) but we hope
to have thermistor reproductions soon.
SENDING UNIT - Engine Temp (Cylinder head) Used New*
60-69 ALL ex/Spyder ex/Corsa Mounts in RH cylinder head Runs idiot light (3)U- 151 (2)U-5768
62-66 SPYDER and CORSA “ ” (3)U- 152 (2)U-5769
60-69 ALL COPPER GASKET Used with U-151& 152 (1)U-1523
62-66 SPYDER and CORSA THERM ISTOR in LH head Runs temp gage (2)U- 153 (2)U-5770*As mentioned above, new units are only occasionally available NOS or until reproductions are done
SEND ING UN IT - Oil Press ure
Yes 1960-early 61 were slightly different and were
mounted on the right hand lower side of the block.
Chevrolet experienced premature failure there so
moved up top nea r the idler pulley on all other mod els
late 61-69. 60-69 ALL Runs idiot light (2)U-154 THERMISTOR U-151,U-152
DAMPER DOOR PARTS
The “damper door” system is used on all 1961-69 Corvairs that do not have the gasoline heater option.
Essentially the lower shroud and box assy (see engine sheet metal page B-32,33) regulates engine temperatures
AND c ompletes the heater sys tem. The lo wer shrou ding traps so me of the ex iting hot air and reticu lates it to
quickly warm the engine up. You may also notice that on cool days (below 60 degrees) the rear doors may not
open fully or may not even open at all - this is normal (check to make sure nothing’s blocked of course). If the
time co mes th at the en gine is ge tting too w arm, the thermo stats exp and an d open the doo rs, allow ing the w arm
air to ex it com plete ly. Wh en the y fail the t-stats open fully an d kee p the d oors o pen a ll the tim e. Ob vious ly this
situation makes cold warmups difficult and severely cuts the efficiency of the heater. Keep your t-stats and
hardw are in goo d shap e and y ou’ll be m uch ha ppier!
THERMOSTAT - Damper Door
60 ALL The 1960's all used this large T-stat - rather than operate damper doors (thereare none on 1960) it operates a damper ringabove the blower fan. These t-stats rarely gobad but if you need one we usually have an
NOS one around. (3)U-156A
1961-69 ALL Uses 2 U-156
ROD - Thermostat
61-64 ALL Used (2)U-1512 65-69 ALL New, repro (2)U-1511
SWIVEL - T-stat Rod
61-64 ALL Repro (1)U-1507 65-69 ALL Repro (2)U-1507A
CLIP - Damper door swivel 60-69 ALL RH (1)U-1179 LH (1)U-1180
BUSHING - Damper door
61-69 ALL BRONZE Each (1)U-1600 NYLON Each (1)U-1509
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ENGINE REBUILD SUPERKITS
Folks ask how it is that Lon and Linda drive nothing but Corvairs every day. 20,000 to 30,000 miles a year are put
on these 30-40 year old mach ines, with great de penda bility. It wouldn’t even be considered without making sure that
the vehicles start out in top mechanical condition. If you intend to really enjoy your Corvair then a complete engine
rebuild is a goo d place to s tart.
In 1988 we pioneered the concept of the SUPERKIT and our Engine Rebuild SUPERKIT was one of the first. Since
then we hav e sold hundreds of them. In 1999 we expanded many of the SUPERKIT listings to give you more options
and the Engine kits we re no exc eption.
Not only do our SUPERKITS save you money (because you’re buying a package), but they also feature the best
quality p arts ava ilable - and , you can be sure that you have w hat you need to do the jo b.
Basically the kits are broken down into 5 main SUPERKITS. In addition, there are some extra cost options that can
be upgraded to any kit. This allows you to tailor make your own k it - withou t getting to o com plicated . If you do n’t
see a kit/combination that suits you then give us a call and we’ll be glad to work with you.
- all our 1964-69 kits that include pistons, now come standard w ith our new SUPERCAST pistons. TheseNOTE
pistons are adequ ate for most applications (they are better than stock original and any other regular cast piston on
the market). For the ultimate in strength in 64-69 engines w e offer our exclus ive Keith Black Hyper eutectic pistons.
(See options/upgrades list) and will continue to offer forged pistons as well. (Forged pistons have had some
availability questions as of late, but we have been able to pretty much keep them in stock as of 11-17-03)
- Kits “B” through “F” have com ponents th at are remac hined and require either you r old partsABOUT CORES
(if usable) or a core charge. Most people pay the core charge and later, when they’re done with their engine, send
back their old cores. Cores MUST be usable for return credit! If you have any questions call us. Note that the all-new
“CP” kits do not involve core charges.
- Balan cing n ever h urts, b ut it do es co st mo ney. S o is it necessary? In stock engines, not really. OurBALANCING?
SUPERCAST pistons hold very tight tolerances , our cranks are b alanced a t the grinder, and many of th e other parts
we sell are likewise balanced (such as flywheels and pressure plates, harmonic balancers etc). We do not do
balancing but the service is available at most auto machine shops.
- Kits E and F are automatically eligible for our volume discount progr am (b ecau se of th eirVOLUME DISCOUNT?
retail price)
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ENGINE REBUILD SUPERKITS
“A” KIT - Just main b earings, rod be arings, cast stee l rings, and a RIT E KIT ga sket, seal, O ring k it. This used to
be our o ld Che apo E ngine K it.
“B” K IT - Same as kit A but also includes 6 Cast pistons, 6 matching barrels
“C” KIT - Same as B kit but also includes reground crankshaft, reground stock cam, new cam gear, 12 lifters, cam
washer and keys.
“D” KIT - Same as C Kit but also includes 12 rocker assemblies, 12 pushrods, 12 new headnuts, and new blower
bearing. This is our old Engine Rebuild Superkit except that exhaust valves and guides are now not
included.
“E” KIT - Every thing in the D kit but also includes an appropriate “Get It Running Superkit” which includes a new
coil, rebuilt dis tributor, 2 rebuilt ca rbs (1 ca rb for turbos, 4 for 140 HP), Tune up Sup erkit. Fuel pum p, fan belt
“F” KIT - Same as “D” kit but in cludes followin g upg rades - K eith Blac k Hyp er eutec tic piston s, Moly rings, 6
reconditioned rods, valve servicing pak. For 1964-69 engines only.
(“ADD” means to check for additional costs in our price sheets)OPTIONS - (For kits other than “F”)
FORGED PISTONS - 64-69 models only KEITH BLACK PISTONS - 64-69 only
CHROME RINGS - Add MOLY RINGS- Add
VALVE SERVING PAK - 6 Stainless exhaust valves, 6 steel intakes, 12 bronze guides, 12 springs, 12 shims, 6 Teflon valve stemseals. Add
NEW ISKY CAM - Specify 260, 270, 280, 300 Add - (ALSO available in F kits)
6 RECONDITIONED RODS - Add Installed on our pistons - Add
INSTALL CAM, GEAR, WASHER - Add
CORE CHARGES APPLY ON THE FOLLOWING - Cylinder barrels, reground cams, reground crank, connecting rods, rebuilt carbs,rebuilt distributors
A KIT(500) B KIT(900) C KIT(1550) D KIT(1600) E KIT(2100) F KIT(1650)
1960-63 ALL U-4893A U-4893B U-4893C U-4893D U-4893E ******
1962-63 TURBO* U-4894A U-4894B U-4894C U-4894D U-4894E ******
1964 ALL U-4895A U-4895B U-4895C U-4895D U-4895E U-4895F
1964 TURBO* U-4896A U-4896B U-4896C U-4896D U-4896E U-4896F
1965-69 ALL U-4897A U-4897B U-4897C U-4897D U-4897E U-4897F
1965-66 TURBO U-4898A U-4898B U-4898C U-4898D U-4898E U-4898F
1965-69 140HP* U-4899A U-4899B U-4899C U-4899D U-4899E U-4899F
* For turbo and 14 0 engines w e strongly recomm end the forged p iston and chrom e/moly ring option s.
DON’T FORGET that applicable core charges are not included in the prices listed!
- When ordering make sure to give u s exact year, model an d horsepow er plus desired bore size on B-E kits.
PARTS- ONLY Engine Superkit Series
After orig inating the Su perK it conc ept b ack in 1988, and after selling hundreds of our
Engine Superk its, we’ve decide d how we ca n offer you even m ore cho ices -
Introducing The PAR TS-ONLY Engine Reb uild Superkits - The kits are exactly like
the regular Engine Superkits listed above EXCEPT that they do not include anything
involving shop work - In other words, these kits will not include remachined or re-ground
parts such as cylinder barrels, cams, cranks or reconditioned rods. We’re offering this in
the event that you have your own machine shop to do these operations and you only need
a great p acka ge de al on th e parts . That also m eans NO C ORE S or co re cha rges to ship
back and forth!
To ord er a kit - use the s ame p art num bers for reg ular Sup erkits listed above but differe nt suffix’s.....
“BP” K IT - Same as B kit but d oes not includ e cylinder ba rrels
“CP” KIT - Same as C kit but does not include cylinder barrels, camshaft or crank
“DP” KIT- Same as D kit but does not include cylinder barrels, camshaft and crank.
“EP” KIT - Sa me as E kit but does n ot includ e cylind er barrels , cams haft, cran kshaft, c arbureto r, distributo r.
B-31
B-32
USED ENGINE SHEET METAL We have an extensive inventory of used engine sheet metal - fortunately we do not have salt on the roads andtherefore damag e by rust is rare. Your best bet is to order the metal "as-is". What that means is that it is just as it cameoff the car - all greasy and dirty. Two reasons why this is a good idea - 1) It's cheaper 2) we can ship it right away -
sometimes "cleaning time" around the shop can get a bit rare and your order could be delayed by several weeks. If you
decide that you do want the sheet metal cleaned and painted there will be an extra charge of $15.00 per piece. Notealso that there are more pieces of sheet metal available than what we list here. If you don't see what you want thensimply give us a call.
1)TOP SHROUD
1960 (90) (90)U-4470
61 CARS (90)U-4471
61-62 FC (90)U-4472
62 CARS (90)U-4473
63-64 CARS (90)U-4474
63-64 FC (90)U-4475
63-64 (90)U-4476
65 car (90)U-4477
w/12 plate cooler 65 (90)U-4478
66-69 (90)U-4479
66-69 w/12 plate cooler (90)U-4480
65 140 (90)U-4481
66-69 140 (90)U-4482
TURBO specify 65 or 66 U-4483
2) FRESH AIR HOSE EXTENSION
61-69 ALL ex/turbo ex/air cond Round (10)U-5719
62-69 with turbo or air cond Oval (10)U-5720
3) OIL COOLER COVER
60-69 All ex/12 plate (1) U-4484
63-69 All with 12 plate (1) U-4485
4)HEATER HOSE EXTENSION
61-69 ALL ex/turbo RH (10)U-5721
61-69 ALL LH (10)U-5722
62-64 TURBO RH (10)U-5723
65-66 TURBO RH (10)U-5724
5)REAR HEATER SHROUD
61-64 RH ex/turbo (30)U-4486
61-63 LH ex/turbo (30)U-4487
62-64 Turbo RH (30)U-4488
65-66 Turbo RH (30)U-4489
65-69 RH ex/turbo (30)U-4490
64-69 LH ex/turbo (30)U-4491
6)THERMOSTAT BRACKET
61-69 ALL Specify side, year ( 6)U-5725
7) LOWER CYLINDER AIR BAFFLE
60-62 RH(has hole for road draft vent)(10)U-4492
60-69 LH also 63-69 RH either side (10)U-4493
CLIPS FOR ABOVE (They do NOT come with baffles)
each ( 1)U- 104
B-33
More used sheet metal parts.....from B-32
8)LOWER BAFFLE CLIPS - New -
60-69 ALL either side uses 4 Sold each (1)U-104
9)DAMPER DOOR ASSEMBLY These are complete with box assembly, damper door andpin. (Note - we suggest new bronze bushings U-1600)Also note that 1961 assemblies are spot welded togetherwith the lower shroud piece.
60 ALL RH (20)U-5726
60 ALL LH (20)U-5727
62-64 ALL ex/as listed below RH (20)U-5728
62-64 ALL “ ” LH (20)U-5729
62-64 w/FC w/air cond w/turbo RH (20)U-5730
62-64 “ ” LH (20)U-5731
65-69 ALL ex/as listed below RH (20)U-5732
65-69 “ ” LH (20)U-5733
65-69 W/140 HP also 65 FC also air cond
LH (20)U-5734NOTE - We also have special assemblies for smog call forprice and availability.
9A)1961 ONLY DAMPER/LOWER SHROUD ASSY
1961 only have the damper door assembly (fig 9)
and the Lower shroud (fig 11) welded together at
the facto ry.
61 ALL RH (100)U-5735
LH (100)U-5736
10)DAM PER D OOR PIN
This is the pin only. Hope to have repro soon.
61-69 ALL Either side
11)LOWER SHROUD
60 ALL RH (40)U-5737 LH (40)U-5738
62-64 ALL RH (40)U-5739 LH (40)U-5740
65-69 ALL RH (40)U-5741 LH (40)U-5742*NOTE - lower shrouds do not include any thermostat mounting
hardware or thermostats.
13)DAMPER DOOR (DOOR O NLY)
61-64 ALL RH (10)U-5743 LH (10)U-5744
65-69 ALL RH (10)U-5745 LH (10)U-5746
14)FRONT SHROUD -
60 ALL RH (30)U-5747 LH (30)U-5748
61-64 ALL RH (30)U-5749 LH (30)U-5750
65-69 ALL RH (30)U-5751 LH (30)U-5752
15)BACK PERIMETER SHROUD
60 ALL (100)U-5753
61-64 ALL ex/turbo (100)U-5754
62-64 TURBO (100)U-5755
65-69 ALL ex/turbo (100)U-5756
65-66 TURBO (100)U-5757
Make sure to mention specific year and model
16)-17)SIDE PERIMETER SHROUDS
60-64 Ex/turbo RH(30)U-5758 LH (30 )U-5759
62-64 TURBO RH(30)U-5760
65-69 Ex/turbo RH(50)U-5761 LH (30 )U-5762
65-66 TURBO RH(50)U-5763
19)REAR MOUNT SHIELD
60-63 ALL U-5764
64 ALL U-5765
65-69 ALL U-5766
20)RE AR PER IMET ER ST RIP
60-64 see pn U-68 65-69 see U-69
21)SE AL RE TAINE R ST RIP
60-63 ALL (20)U-5856
64 ALL 3 pieces (20)U-5857
Remember that all this sheet metal is used and willusually be dirty. We DO have the ability to clean and paintbut this is a labor intensive operation. If you’re interested inprepared sheet metal then call and discuss it with us. Also,remember that some of the more unusual applications (turbo,for example) will always be in short supply so if delivery iscritical you may want to ask us first.
SUMMER FUN While it is certainly true that the air-cooled Corvair canhandle hot weather better than any water-cooled car it is stillimportant to remember some basics to keep from destroyingyour engine this summer. The paramount rule concerns engine sheet metal.Yes, it is there for a reason. The only stock shrouding you caneven consider removing is the lower shrouds (during hotweather). Leaving them off can lower total enginetemperature on a hot day by as much as 40 degrees.Otherwise make sure that ALL engine sheet metal is properlyin place, especially make sure that the little engine oil coolercover is there. If it is missing not only does the oil cooler notwork but a substantial volume of cooling air will be lost. The top shroud, and all 4 end shrouds form a “box” aroundthe engine. This is know as the plenum chamber. It’s purposeis to provide an enclosed, pressurized air chamber to makesure all parts get cooled correctly. All Corvair engines (except 1960) have a three inchdiameter hose that comes off the back of the top shroud. On1961-64 it is only 6" long on 1965-69 it is about three feet longand goes through the firewall. This hose MUST be there or atleast the hole must be blocked. The shroud boots on the spark plug cables are veryimportant. They seal the air flow where the wires enter thetop shroud and prevent loss of cooling air. Anything thatprovides a means for air to escape from the fan plenumchamber is your mortal enemy! Well, what if you lose a fan belt and HAVE TO keepdriving the car to get to safety? For short distances you can
turn on your heater and fan to "high", and with a
com bination of short runs and then coasting you may
be able to get to the next telephone without doing too
much damage to your engine. Remember, though, if you
get too muc h pingin g and th e engine will not re-s tart
easily then shut it down - unless you're in the market
for a fried engine.
And finally a word about the little damper door
thermosta ts (61-69). Unless there is physical blockage
preventing the doors from opening you r thermo stats are
fine. The system is fail-safe, and when a t-stat does fail
it can do nothing else but open the door all the time,
even when the engine is cold.
REBUILT BLOWER BEARING ASSEMBLIES
The co mm on Corv air proble m of a bad b lower b earing ta kes a little w ork
to repair. You have to remove the entire top of the engine. Then, to replace the
bearing itself, you have to have a h ydraulic pres s and the c orrect fixtures to
keep from da mag ing the n ew b earing a nd the a luminu m hou sing. W e can’t
help you out on the labor itself but we can at least supply you with the
assemb ly, all ready to install.
You can pu rchase just t he housing with bearing installed but we
recommend the complete kit as you will need all those parts anyw ay to do the
job.
The “ASSY ONLY” is only the cleaned and blasted aluminum housing with a painted hub and new bearing all
installed to the correct height. “COMPLETE KIT” includes ASSY plus
2 U-9 top cover g askets , 2 (or 4 for 14 0hp) U -379 insu lators and PC V O rings. (Tu rbo kits com e with 2 U-378 rather
than U -379).
YEAR /MO DEL BEARIN G ON LY BE ARING W/H UB ASS EM BLY ONL Y CO MP LET E KIT
1960-61 ALL U-91 U-91AH (50)U-4638 (75)U-6085
1962-64 ALL ex/turbo U-91 U-91H (50)U-4639 (75)U-6086
1963-64 Turbo only U-91 U-91H (50)U-4639 (75)U-6087
1965-69 ALL ex/140 ex/turbo U-92 U-92H (50)U-4640 (75)U-6088
1965-66 Turbo only U-92 U-92H (50)U-4640 (75)U-6089
1965-69 14ohp only U-92 U-92H (50)U-4640 (75)U-6090
USED BELL HOUSINGS
These are good used bell housings. In order to keep the cost down they will usually NOTbe cleaned. * There are 4 different kinds. Early (1960-63) manual transmission and auto trans and Late64-69 manual and auto trans. Automatic bell housings are not interchangeable with manual,but you can use early v.s. late etc. The difference in early v.s. late is the positioning of thebell housing seal. Our personal experience has shown that the .070 difference is seal locationhas never caused a problem. Never the less if you have the option of using the correct yearbell housing it’s probably a good idea. Incidentally the 60-63 bell housings can be identified by the part number cast into thehousing - the number begins with “6" while 64-69 housings begin with “3". *If you musthave your bell housing clean then add the suffix “CL” and enclose an extra $10.00 for thecleaning cost.
BELL HOUSING - USED
60-63 ALL w/manual trans (150)U-6091 60-63 ALL w/automatic trans (150)U-6092
64-69 ALL w/manual trans (150)U-6093 64-69 ALL w/automatic trans (150)U-6094
AN ALL NEW
SPRING LOADED IDLER! Since the 1960's no one has designed and manufactured a really good fan belt idler-tensioner. The old standard is a screendoor spring that attaches to the body - not accurate, not pretty. The advantages to a good spring loaded idler are obvious - Proper tension on the belt at all times, under all conditions. Whatyou get is longer belt life and a sub- stantial reduction in belt flipping. Another great feature is that when you do need to replacea belt, it’s quickly changed - without tools! Just push the idler forward by hand and slip the belt on! (Note pictures here showprototype assembly - Production models will have a better finish with rounded edges)
Unlike the inferior “screen door spring” idlers there are no holes to drill and nomodifications to make! Manufactured of good looking6061 aluminum. Instructions included. We offer this kit two ways - Kit A is just the idler assembly with instructions andhardware. You transfer your pulley and idler bearing. (45)U-6322Kit B is totally complete with new bearing and stockpulley and is ready to install. (As pictured upper right) (150)U-6323Kit C is the same as kit B except that it has a billet hard-anodized aluminum idler pulley (145)U-6324
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POWER and REALITY
It has seemed, more often than not, that the age-old Car Freak's quest has been for more "horsepower". A largepercentage of Corvair owners seem not to be immune themselves. Unfortunately, when we search for more power, we don'talways get what we want, so here are a few things to think about. First a little history.
In 1960, the original engines offered were 140 cubic inches in an 80 and 95horsepower version, In 1961 the cubic inches were upped to 145, with 80 horses stillstandard for manual transmission 'Vairs, 84 hp for standard automatic transmissionsand 102 hp as the optional high horse engine. In 1962 with the advent of the turbo-charged Spyder, an optional 150 hp engine was offered, In 1964 the cubic inches wereadjusted again for a final 164 cu, offering a standard 95 hp, optional 110 hp and the 150hp turbocharged. In 1965 the 95 and 110 engines were still offered but the four-carb,big valve 140 hp engine was introduced and the 150 turbo was upped to 180 hp. Therewere also special engines offered for cars with smog pumps and/or air conditioning,these engines featured slightly different cams, distributor advance curves, carb jettingand slightly lower compression ratios. Now, at first glance the 180 hp engine would seem to be the best high horsepowerchoice for all Corvairs under all circumstances. In many cases the 180 hp engine wouldbe a very poor choice! Read on! When searching for more power consider carefully what kind of power you need.
Different engines perform best at different load ranges, rpms, and some engines hardly perform at all under certaincircumstances. Another factor that you should consider is cost of an engine and how long it'll hold up. Your first consideration should be application. A passenger car that won't be hauling a lot of loads or people around canmake good use of any of the engines, On the other hand, if you have a rampside pickup or a van that you plan on hauling rocks,in, you should choose your engine wisely. The 102, 150, and 180 hp engines have one thing in common, they suffer from low end torque and generally aren't good"luggers". The turbocharged 150 and 180's are the worst-they don't develop anywhere near the advertised horses until theturbo's "boost" and that is around 3000 rpms. The other problem is that these engines run about 30-50 degrees hotter than theothers, something you don't need under load situations, The 102 hp engines really have problems they have the "hottest"camshaft ever offered in a Corvair engine. That means very poor low end torque. From our personal experience with our 102hpLakewood, performance "around town" is dismal, even with a 4 speed transmission. Mileage isn't exactly neat either. In fact,if your car is primarily an in-town vehicle, you'll be a lot happier with an 80 hp rather than a 102 or probably either of theturbo versions, The one thing to be said for the 102 hp (in fair defense) is that out on the highway it really can climb hills.Remember, GM refused to offer the 102 engine as an option for vans, pickups, or Greenbriars because they felt "the camshaftcontour too radical" for "payload-type" vehicles. The 140 hp engines should probably be discussed separately. They have a generally fair low-end kick, because they sharethe same cam as the 110 hp's (The 110 hp engine still has slightly better low end power.) They get their boost in power at higherrpms from the larger valves and their extra "booster" secondary carbs. In many ways they are the best rounded Corvair engines-almost. They have one serious weakness, especially under extreme stresses (high heat, high load), and that is they sometimespop valve seats Considering the high cost of 140 hp heads and engines in general, you may want to think twice about usingthese engines in high load situations, If you do, however, here is one suggestion-use the engine without the secondarycarburetors, The extra boost provided by these is worth about 15 advertised horses, but they guzzle gas and add a strain tothe engine. (Remember, we're talking here about "heavy load" applications - passenger car use of 140 engines is just fine.) Now, as long as we're bad-mouthing these kinds of engines (for heavy load use) , let's bad-mouth some common accessoriesfor basically the same reasons, Center-mounted four barrel carbs, milled heads, and wild cams are ok for "road runners", butkeep them off your workhorse. And that brings up the "disclaimer". The options just listed, 140, 102, 150, and 180 engines aregreat performers for light passenger cars that zip along at respectable rpms, but put them in a "lugger" and they won't last aslong as they should, giving you poor gas economy and disappointing performance under many circumstances. OK, so you're after more power for your workhorse, what should you do? Believe it or not, the best "truck" engines ever putin a Corvair were the 95 hp engines (1964-1969). The 80 hp engines are really very good too, but they lack power in the mid-range and top-end. If you have an 80 hp engine in your van or pickup (80% of them probably do), you will notice a dramatic difference bychanging to a 95 hp. Both engines put their best out in lower-end and low-to-midrange and lug around like diesels. Lowcompression engines also run cooler, longer, and are cheaper on gas. Now for the real champ. The hands down winner in the Corvair engine field is the 110 hp-probably the best all aroundperformance engine ever offered. You're in luck too, there are a fair number of them running around for relatively reasonableprices, In fact, GM even trusted them to be the first and only high horsepower optional engine officially offered for vans, pickupsand Greenbriars. I've driven a number of vans, etc., with 110 hp engines and was really impressed, Even though I personallyprefer the 95 hp engine for vans because of lower compression ratios and better gas economy, the 110 would be a very closesecond. And what about options for these engines that are best suited for "lower end performance"?
A freer flowing exhaust can help some, although I don't advocate headers. The marginally better performance betweenheaders and ordinary glass packs is not worth destroying your lower shrouds, damaging your lower exhaust stacks, and costingtwice as much to boot, for one ! And the tradeoff for either-they are both loud. Overbored pistons and barrels add cubic inches,an excellent start, The cost scares some people away, though. Larger rejetting of the carbs is good, to and should be done ifinstalling a freer flowing exhaust system anyway. Gas mileage will suffer some, however. Stay away from "center-mounts",milled heads, wild cams, and turbo-charged-unless you plan to race your truck! Well, I guess the point of this whole article is that advertised horsepower versus usable horsepower is a seriousconsideration. It is always wise to remember the poor quality of gasoline we get these days too. For our own van and pickupwe like the 110 hp engine with the low compression 95 hp heads, We get the best of the higher horsepower but can still burnlousy gas. NOTES: JUNE 16TH 1998 The article above was written over 18 years ago and it still holds true today, but there are afew updates. First my last comment about poor quality gas - in my opinion today's gas is somewhat better than 10+ years ago.True, the lead is totally gone, but that was never a consideration for us Corvair owners. Now most gas includes up to 10% alcohol(in some form or another) and, in my opinion, it's good gas for Corvairs. Yes, I know what some of you are going to say, but allmy considerable experience has shown me that Corvairs run very well on gas with alcohol.
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Continued from previous page - An update on our 8 door van motor. My brother built us a motor that was intended to go in our Ultra van #420. It wasbuilt specifically with very heavy duty use in mind. We started with a 1968 "smog" (hemispherical heads, low compression)engine. We used flat pistons, .060 over, and an "889" cam. This engine is quite powerful and has excellent low end and midrange. Although we have ended up using it in the 8 door rather than the Ultra van, it has been great for those manyoverloaded trips to and from California we always seem to be making. The van will get 21 mpg at 70 mph with a full load -it's almost impossible to get it to ping on premium gas (even in the hills!) and we frequently run it on mid range gas.Because the 8 door sees very heavy use we will probably leave this engine in it and build another just like it for theUltravan. Over the years more products have come out than can generally improve your engine's efficiency. Electronic ignition andhigh output coils are more dramatic than you might think. Look through this catalog and you'll find lots of new products tokeep your Corvair running into the 21st century! Lon Wall
SO WHAT ABOUT GASOLINE?
Almost everyone that owns "older cars" nowadays are worriedabout getting gasoline that will burn well in their particular car.The lead content is gone and the octane ratings seem to slip eachtrip to the pump. Corvair owners are very fortunate in the respect that Corvairs donot need leaded gasoline. Corvairs are one of the very few carsbuilt prior to the mid-70's already engineered for no-lead gas! Of course that was essentially by accident - the "extreme highoperating temperatures” (for the time) present in an air-cooled engine forced the Chevrolet engineers to use hardened valveseats and stellite faced valves. So that solves the lack of lead. (If you are still uncomfortable about this let me tell you that wehave burned nothing but "super" unleaded in our own 1965 Corsa 180 turbo and 1966 Corsa 140 convertible for the past 10 years.We have driven them a lot and have experienced no valve or seat failure.) Well, that solves the lead question. The other question - that of octane rating - is a little more complicated. In their stock forms, the early 102 hp, all turbochargedengines and all 140 hp engines really require "super" unleaded. That means 90+ octane or better. All the other engines canprobably run on most "regulars" although the miserable 86 and 87 octane unleadeds found around the country may be too cheap.Follow the basic rule if in doubt. If you get constant detonation (pinging) try to slightly retard the timing. If you have to retardthe timing so much that it effects the power (and you don't have other mechanical problems) then you will either have to usemore expensive gas or "alter" your engine. And just how do you alter your engine? If you are going to rebuild the engine anyway then this is the best time to plan your "low-octane" modifications. Mostly youwill be trying to lower the compression ratio, which can be accomplished the easiest by using extra thick head gaskets andbarrel gaskets. If your heads have been "milled" or you have gone to one of the larger overbores (.040 or .060) this is advisedanyway. These extra thick copper gaskets are listed on page B-6. Staying away from milled heads, exotic camshafts and the likewill help, of course. If you are not planning to tear the engine apart then there are still some things you can try. Be advised that some of these "add-ons" may or may not allow you to burn trash gas. Dale manufacturing makes "recurved" distributors that are custom-made foreach engine. (Because of the complexities involved we do not handle these distributors but you can contact us for informationon them). Water injection sometimes work well but they seem to have gotten hard to find and a bit expensive. A last resort isto use octane booster although that is quite expensive and should not be necessary in normal use. We usually carry some octanebooster with us in the 180 turbo when we go on a long trip in hot weather because you never know when someone in GritzlForks*, New Mexico may slip you 75 octane gas on a 120 degree day! Anyway, when it comes to the Corvair we have it pretty good. We can burn unleaded, gasohol whatever, as long as the octaneis high enough - this should guarantee that we can keep driving our cars as long as some sort of gas is available.
* A fellow from New Mexico asked me where Gritzl Forks was. I told him I didn't have the slightest idea. You get the picture.
EXTRA THICK HEAD GASKETS AND BARREL TO BLOCK GASKETS (Lower compression ratios) SEE PAGE B-7
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IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION ON CUSTOM and PERFORMANCE PARTS! Corvair Underground Inc. and it’s GoVair line of performance and custom parts takes pride in what we sell.We honestly try our best to produce quality parts that will deliver as advertised and then some. However, we want it clearly understood that we do not guarantee parts used in dunebuggies, sand rails, race cars,aircraft*, Corv-8's , air boats, drag racers or any other similar application.. Obviously these are applications far beyond theengineered scope of the stock applications. Equally obvious, the goal in most of those applications is extreme driving whereit is expected that parts will fail.* Regarding experimental aircraft use - We know that some of you may use our parts in experimental aircraft engines. Wedo not intentionally sell any part for aircraft use. If you choose to use a part we sell in experimental aircraft that is yourdecision and your liability - 100%. We cannot control or be responsible for any such use. Keep in mind that any custom or performance parts are, by their nature, experimental modifications - Even when usedin stock or street applications our liability does not exceed the actual cost of the part. If, in stock applications, we believethat a part has failed because of our workmanship we will be glad to replace it. All custom and performance parts are always used at your own risk, whether in a stock car or any of the other applicationslisted above.
GoVair Performance Engine PartsMany of these parts are listed elsewhere in this section. This is just a convenient one-stop area to get a general overlook.GoVair is Corvair Underground’s custom and performance line. Many of the products are our own unique developments.GoVair is always expanding and we’re always open to your suggestions and wants.The GoVair line isn’t just engine parts. We also cover suspension, brake, clutch, body,publications, fuel and exhaust plus a lot more. Check our website www.govair.com forthe latest developments - You’ll find all the latest products - before they show up in this
catalog!
KEITH BLACK
PISTONS The name says it all! World famous Keith Black pistons are now available for
your Corvair - exclusive ly from GoVair. We have our second run in, and at a lower
price than the first!
These are the best production pistons you can buy for your Corvair. The
material is a 17-19% hyper eutectic alloy. That means virtually no expansion and
contraction, allowing you to run very close tolerances. That means les s oil
consu mption - less loss of com pression - less pisto n noise - les s wea r.
Forge d pist ons h ave tra ditiona lly bee n the p erform ance piston of cho ice for th e air-co oled C orvair - b ut the ir
expansion rate is so high t hat loo se initia l cleara nces (.0035 -.005) h ave to be ob serve d to av oid seizure - espec ially
in street or track race applications. Yes, forg ed pisto ns are stronger than stock
cast - but so are these. And do you really want to use the old fashioned
technology that comes with the forged?
Besides the high stre ngth alloy, each KB piston features 6 steel expansion
struts and drilled oil return holes - Two more important features that make them
better than forged.
The imp rovem ents do n’t stop th ere. KB also incorporates several design
features that ar e uniq ue to th eir pis tons. You’ll notice from the picture (above
right) that the ring width and spacing is unique. This allows for more effic ient control of combustion gases. KB
pistons are also designed so that they can be as a standard pin/rod press fit or as a “floating ” pin. (Re tainers are
included with each set - Floating pins are not recommended for street use)
If you’re ready to rebuild a race, street performance or even a stock
engine, why not consider stepping up to Keith Black quality? These pistons
are about th e sam e cost as forged. O therw ise, there’s little comparison after
that! Our KB pistons and cylinder kits are listed on pages B-15 and B-16.
NOTE - Corvair KB pistons do not use regular Corvair ringsets. They use 1964-69 Corvair r ings
for the top 2 compression rings and use 1961-63 Corvair oil control ring assemblies. We offer
special KB sets already made up or you can use your own favorite brand. See page B-17
NOTE - Some rather wea k attemp ts to scare peo ple off with this issue are clearl y bogus ! Our
Keith Blacks use Corvair rings, just a comb ination of ea rly and late. Sam e as Yenk o Stinger!
GoVair Performance Camshafts
An easy and inexpensive way to pick up extra performance is by using a “hot” camshaft. We’ve used our 30 years of Corvair-only expertise to design these grinds. Simplistically, the hotter the grind, the poorer the low end and idle, and hotter grinds putout more horsepower at higher rpms. It’s a bit more complicated than that, so we are glad to discuss your particular needs andsell you the cam that work the best for you. Generally, the P-100 cams work well in all motors, but only give a slight improvementin hp. The P-200 cams are a good compromise between driveability and hp, but are the maximum recommended cams for autotrans vehicles, and generally turbos. (The auto-turbo issue primarily centers around the loss of low end horsepower and torque.You can use a hotter cam in these applications but may not like the total streetable results.) The P-300 cams are the best hp camsfor manual trans cars yet they still maintain reasonable “driveability”. The P-400 cams are all out performance and notrecommended for the street.GoVair CAMSHAFTSP-100 (96)U-4993GV P-200 (96)U-4994GVP-300 (96)U-4995GV P-400 (96)U-4996GVCUSTOM GRINDS? - Have a cam profile you’d like to see in production? Just give us a call and we’ll discuss it.
ISKY PERFORMANCE CAMS
New Isky performance cams areavailable again! These are new cams -rather than regrinds. The comments listedabove for our GoVair regrinds pretty much apply to these as well. For example an Isky 260 is very similar to our P-100 etc.ISKY PERFORMANCE CAMS“260" (96)U-4993 “270" (96)U-4994“280" (96)U-4995 “300" (96)U-4996
ROLLER ROCKERS The serious racers know the importanceof reducing friction to lessen heat and savehorsepower. One way to do this is toreplace the less efficient stamped rockerarms with these precision machined rollerrockers. These rockers come in a complete set of 12 with special nuts. They are
precision machined to match your engine - Note that 140 hp engines use different rockers than the others - The difference is onlyabout ½ a percent in angle, but it becomes an important difference when using rollers. This is also why you don’t even wantto think about using small block V-8 roller rockers. They look close but will not work! These roller rockers are machinedspecifically for your Corvair. SET OF ROLLER ROCKERS FOR 140HP ENGINES (100)U-4171 FOR ALL NON 140 ENGINES (100)U-4170
WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED FOR ROLLER ROCKERS? Extra long studs are not required, but if you use the stud girdles (listed below) you mustuse extended rocker studs and deeper than stock valve covers (also listed in this section). Theroller rockers will just barely work with standard rocker studs and stock (or most aftermarket)rocker arm covers.
EXTRA LENGTH ROCKER STUDS These are new, stronger, high alloy studs designed tobe used with roller rockers and optional stud girdles. Ifthey are not used with the stud girdles they will clear
stock and most aftermarket rocker covers. They are about ½ inch longer than stock. SOLDAS EACH Buy 12 for a complete set (5)U-5215
STUD GIRDLES In severe competition you can experience trouble with regular rocker arm nuts. The studgirdle is a way to positively lock the nuts in place under all situations. Remember that youmust use the longer length rocker studs (listed above) and must use deeper valve covers (seenext page)STANDARD Racing stud girdles (100)U-5321EXTRA HD Racing Stud Girdles (120)U-5225 More valve train parts on the next page.............
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What about HD Lifters?
We have been disappointed tofind that so-called “performance”lifters are nothing more thanregular lifters in a higher pricedbox. The truth is, the stockreplacement lifters are good up to8000 rpms and will performadmirable in nearly everysituation. If someone can show us a lifterthat really has a benefit we’ll beglad to offer it.
DEEP VALVE COVERS
These aluminum covers are made extradeep to clear stud girdles. They are blackanodized for superior heat dissipation. NOTE - because these covers are extra largethey will cause interference with some exhaustsystems. PAIR (200) U-5322
ALUMINUM PUSHROD DRAINTUBES A surprising amount of heat is drawn away from the oil as it flows back through these 12 tubes.Because of the total dissipation area and the fact that they’re in the direct line of cooling air flow,aluminum tubes could give you an edge on heat. These are precision machined to seal well and look good too (at least in those applications where youcan see them! SET OF 12 (30)U-6233
COPPER HEAD GASKETS When you need to tinker with compression ratios theeasiest way is with head gaskets. We offer them in morethicknesses than anyone else. From .022-.062. See page B-7for the complete listing.
BILLET ALUMINUM PULLEYS “Billet” means that they’ve been machined from solid aluminum stock rather than from acasting. These machined pulleys are hard-anodized to give better wear resistant, yet easy on thebelt. The anodizing also preserves the finish. Besides the fact that they look good, a new turnedpulley will run true.IDLER PULLEY As pictured to the left (does not include bracket or bearing!) 60-69ALL (5)U-6284TOP PULLEY 1960-64 (5)U- 6285 1965-69 (5)U-6285AALTERNATOR PULLEY 1965-69 (5)U-6286
SPRING LOADED IDLER We’ve had a spring loaded idler designedthat is truly an improvement. For 40 yearsyou’ve been using crude screen door springsystems that fasten to the body. Hey! Wakeup it’s 2004!! Our idler is machined from aluminum anduses stainless tension spring and gradehardware, as well as steel sleeves and bronzebushings. Kits even include a new style beltguard.
These are available as the basic kit (see above left) or as a complete kit with a new bearing and pulley installed (upper right)BASIC SPRING LOADED IDLER KIT 1960-69 ALL (50)U-6322Idler with stock steel pulley and new bearing installed 60-69 ALL (90)U-6323Same as U-6324 but with an aluminum billet pulley 60-69 ALL (88)U-6324
OIL FILTER ADAPTOR KIT Save money on oil filters every time you change with our oil filter adaptor kit. Easyto install - comes complete with instructions, seal and gasket. Uses inexpensive, easyto find Saturn oil filters (a number of others will also work). Works on all years andmodels and will also work with 90 degree adaptors as used with smog pump and airconditioned engines.OIL FILTER ADAPTOR KIT 60-69 ALL (30)U-3923
Replacement Saturn filters 60-69 all with adaptor (10)U-4891
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CAMARO SPOILER
Have we gone crazy selling Camaro parts? Well notexactly. This spoiler fits 1960-64 AND 65-69 Corvairpassenger cars perfectly and looks good too! (400)U-4855
SUPPORT BRACKETS
Use to back up spoiler. Not usually necessary but willgive added strength. Set of 3 (20)U-5463
ROD BOLTS and NUTS
For a long time the only thing we could get was original GM rod boltsand nuts - These were actually adequate for even race use, but.....GM discontinued these in 2002, so we went looking. What we found arethese aftermarket rods and nuts that are not only stronger than OEM butslightly less expensive than the 2002 prices!
ROD BOLTS/NUTS Set of 12 (50)U-6329
WASHABLE AIR FILTERS When you think of washable air filter elements, forget the old original type - foam on a screen that eventually disintegrates.These elements are all modern and feature long lasting material. Just clean with soap and water and spray with light oil. Usethem over and over again - and they filter better than stock paper elements.1960 MODELS (30)U-48521961-63 CAR ALSO 1961-65 FC ALSO 1964-65 CARS W/AIR PAIR (30)U-48491964-69 CARS (ex as listed above) (25)U-4851 62-66 TURBO (30)U-4850
HI-ALLOY PUSHRODS - Stock and custom length
The standard stock pushrods were just fine for most applications. But that’s all moot now because the last manufacturer ofthem quit. We have instead decided to offer the 4140 Moly pushrods. They’re stronger and they’re available in custom lengthsas well as stock. STOCK LENGTH PUSHRODS Ea U-98M
- You can order these in single sets of 12! IMPORTANT! We must have the length you wantCUSTOM LENGTH PUSHRODS
in writing (Fax or e mail ok) and keep in mind that they will be made to the length you give us (we do not limit you to pre-determined custom lengths) and they are not returnable for any reason.When ordering use part number U-98CL
STAINLESS VALVES -
BRONZE VALVE GUIDES
The Corvair engine runs hotter than most automotiveapplications. Heat is always an enemy and the performance minded owner wants every advantage.One of the first places to start is with our 100% stainless steel exhaust valves and our silicon bronze
valve guides. Note also that for really extreme applications we even offer 100% stainless steel intake valves. These valves arefar superior to regular stellite faced valves and will survive abuse that will destroy the rest of your engine before it even effectsthe valves! Make something else the weakest link! Check out the listingson pages B-22 and B-23.
Other Performance engine parts?? - If you look through this catalog you’ll find that many of our “regular service” parts areactually over-engineered improvements over the stock originals. It has been our goal to offer you the best replacement partspossible.
Other engine performance parts in the works - Oh yes - A whole new line of improved oil pan and rocker arm covers - fuelinjection, new cylinder barrels, extra large overbore kits.What wouldyou like tosee?
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CARBURETORS
Carburetors control the flow of gasoline to your engine and proper operationis critical. Engines with a lot of miles or that have sat idle for long periods probablyneed rebuilt carburetors. The internal rubber parts will get brittle and suchproblems as flooding or hesitation can be common. We offer all the parts for the do it yourselfer or can supply you with qualitycarbs already rebuilt. Whichever way you go you can be assured ofUnderground quality and low price! IMPORTANT! We believe that almost half of the folks who buy rebuiltcarbs from us expect them to solve mechanical problems that are not carbproblems! Make sure that if you’re buying carbs to solve mechanical troubles,that you’ve narrowed it down correctly. We will always replace defectivecarbs but WILL NOT give refunds for installed carbs!
REBUILT CARBURETORS - 2 Levels to choose from Corvair Underground has been offering rebuilt carbs for over 30 years - and only Corvair carbs. Unlike the big rebuilders, weare familiar with every aspect of Corvair carburetors - that means you get a rebuilding service second to none. All carbs havebeen rebuilt exclusively for us by Corvair carb expert Steve Goodman of Rear Engine Specialties His reputation and experiencein this field is well known..
STANDARD REBUILD All carbs are chemically cleaned .Throttle shafts are checked for clearance (where necessary) and all come with throttle shaftseals. All internal gaskets and seals are replaced, as is the throttle pump, checkneedle and needle and seat. You also get a new filter (ex on turbos) pull off hose,and any necessary mounting and air cleaner gaskets. Resurfacing of the venturicluster assembly and the mounting base are Underground standard operations -and have been for years - even on “standard” rebuilds! Also, because we areCorvair experts, you can be certain of receiving the correct year and model foryour car. Note: If you buy a pair of carbs they will come with matched jet sizes.NOTE- New vacuum pulloffs ARE NOT included with standard rebuilt carbs, Ifyou need them order PN U-395 or buy the Super Rebuild.
SUPER REBUILD Same as standard non-turbo carbs except 62-69 carbs include a new vacuumpulloff assy (U-395), a new throttle shaft (U-1608 seals kits are still installed) anda new U-379 insulator block (standard rebuild just includes replacement gaskets for the block).
CORES - All carburetors require a core (your old one) or a refundable core charge. To receive a core refund the carb must bethe same year and model as the one you buy and the carb must be rebuildable. We have had some cores sent to us that are sobad nothing is usable on them - so use common sense (and save yourself unnecessary shipping charges!).
REBUILT CARBURETORS (Figure all at 125 wt) YEAR AND application STANDARD SUPER 1960 ALL U-424 U-5900
1961 ALL U-419 U-5901
1962-63 ALL ex/turbo U-425 U-5902
1964 ALL ex/turbo U-417 U-5903
1965-67 ALL ex/turbo ex/140 secondaries U-426 U-5904
1968-69 ALL ex/140secondary U-4060 U-5905
1965 140 Secondaries U-427 U-5906
1966-69 140 Secondaries U-4061 U-5907
1962-63 TURBO U-413
1964 TURBO U-414
1965-66 TURBO U-428
NOTES - 1960 carbs have no chokes (the choke is in the air cleaner). 1961 carbs have a manual choke mechanism actuated bya cable). All 1962-69 carbs have automatic chokes. 1964 carbs are the same as 65-67 but has no power enrichment circuit. 1968-69 carbs differ from 65-67 in that they do not have the power enrichment circuit but have a second idle mixture screw in thecarburetor throat. 1966-69 140 secondaries are different that 1965 in that they have a choke lockout mechanism.
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TRYING TO SOLVE SOMECARB PROBLEMS - part 1
** Read “The Fina l Word” b elow - first!
Most Corvair carburetors are getting a bit old - add to this the fact
that many of them have sat around cow pastures for the past 10 or 20
years and you can have some real prob lems. (M ake su re to read "The
Final W ord" belo w first!)
I HAVE A LACK OF POWER - this is especially common on cars that
have been sitting around a long time. Old fuel may be the problem,
but it is more likely to be brittle rubber internal parts that no longer
function. The a ccele rator p ump is the first culprit. A harde ned need le
(needle/sea t) is a dangerou s problem because there may essentially
be no s hut off for the gas. Any Corvair carb that has sat idle for more than two or three years should at least have
an inte rnal kit in stal led (Min or ki t U-3 73). It's also very important to keep in mind that malfunctioning needles and
seats can c ause the ca rb to ov erflow - caus ing a v ery da ngero us fire s ituatio n. Wh en in doubt, never use old carbs
as they are - even NOS or old "reb uilds".
THE CAR WO N'T ID LE - a lot of things ca n cause th is. First check an d make sure that all the rubber hoses and
conne ctors are sealed - what you are looking for is vacuum leaks wh ich make proper adju stment of the idle
impossible. The vacuum balance tube connectors, distributor vacuum advance hose and the choke hoses (62-69 only)
are common leak spots.
Next check the carburetor throttle shafts - if they are badly worn, they will act the same as a vacuum leak. For
modera tely worn shafts install our throttle shaft seal kits (PN U-1608) - for badly worn shafts you will need to install
new throttle shafts - our rep ros are U-13 55 (60 -69 no n-turb os onl y). In ad dition, if you replace the throttle shafts w ith
new we also suggest using th e throttle s haft seal kits because they will reduce the contaminants that wear out the
shafts in the first place. Beyond those things, you may have to look internally. A common problem on 1965-67 carbs
is that someone will leave the power enrichment needle out. Check to make sure that the venturi cluster emulsion
tubes are free from blockage. Sometim es the idle circuit is sim ply damaged internally beyond repair - and if several
cleanings and rebuilds don't solve the problem you may have to go with another carb.
THE CAR IDLE S GRE AT B UT TH ERE IS NO POW ER - The engine may even rev up great and seem smooth as glass,
until you try to go somewhere. What has happened is that one carb is working and the other isn't. C orvairs run very
smoo thly as 3 cylinde r engines - they just w on't have any po wer.
A WORD ABOUT FUEL CONTAMINATION - an increasing problem with carbs (even newly rebuilt ones) is fuel
contamination coming from the gas tan k. If even s mall pa rticles ge t into the ca rb, past th e filter, you can h ave all
sorts of problems - even a totally dead carb. On cars that have sat for a long time you are best to drain and clean the
gas tank and to (at least) replace the fuel tank strainer U-488. See section E for gas tank parts. Sometimes an "in-line"
gas filter c an be a dded to avoid fu ture prob lems (s ee pag e C-7)
*** THE FINAL WORD - if you still ca n't solve yo ur carb p roblem s - then - are you su re the problem is your carbs?
The fact is, over ½ of the carb "problems" that we hear about turn out to be something else - most often distributor
problems. We always suggest checking the distributor out FIRST before you even do anything with the carbs. Bad
points or condenser - worm points plates and distributor bushings are quite common and could fool you into thinking
you have carb trouble.
REMEMBER - Corv air Underg round stoc ks all available new carburetor parts (including some reproductions) and
we carry a big inventory of used parts. And if you don't want the headache of rebuilding your own then send them
to us - WE CAN REBUILD YOUR CARBURETORS FOR YOU. See page C-1 for details. DON'T TRUST BIG REBUILDERS
- there w ere over 40 d ifferent Co rvair carb s and th e big reb uilders p ay no att ention to w hat they put tog ether. We've
also noticed that they pay little attention to worn th rottle shafts. I have sent cores to be rebuilt that came back worse
than the ones I sent in ! W e sell hundred s of Corvair carb s every year a nd that m eans that w e pay attention to all
the nec essary d etails!
COR VAIR UNDERGR OUND CA RBURETO R KITS - are available. We put our own kits together, thus guaranteeing
you the best for the lea st cost. Check out the options now available on page C-3. These kits are available as Minor
or Major kits to best suit your needs.
ALSO CHE CK O UT O UR C ARB SUPE RKIT S - listed on page C-8
C-2
Note! This kitincludes thethrottle pumpcup only, ratherthan thecomplete pumpassembly
CARBURETOR REBUILD KITS
-A
For 1960-61 ALL and 1965-69 140hp secondaries
(5) U-3693
C-3
TURBO CARB REBUILD KIT Yes, we ha ve the m. T his k it includes , needle/s eat, th rottle p um p ass y, all
gaskets, discharge needle and ball (you use either) plus a new idle mix screw. (5)U-374
CARBURETO R KITS Continued
These supplementary kits, when put with a minor kit (U-373) makes for aMajor kit. We have had requests for these little kits individually so here theyare. Kit (3)U-2394 includes mounting insulator, air cleaner gasket, pumpreturn spring, gas filter spring and gas filter stone. (Far right) Kit (4)U-2395is same as U-2394 but also includes new vacuum pulloff, pulloff hose and sidefast idle lever. (Pictured near right)
CARBURETOR GASKETS
INTERNAL GASKETS- ALL except Turbo carbs
60-69 ALL* BOWL COVER ( 1)U-1540
60-69 ALL* VENTURI CLUSTER ( 1)U-1545
60-69 ALL NEEDLE AND SEAT ( 1)U-1318
60-69 ALL FUEL INLET NUT LARGE ( 1)U-1543
60-69 ALL FUEL FILTER INLET SMALL ( 1)U-3008
* Originally 60-63 gaskets were slightly different but we are supplying the 64-69 type for all years because they workfine.
INTERNAL GASKETS - TURBO CARBS
62-66 ALL BOWL COVER ( 2)U-1541
62-66 ALL FUEL NUT INLET ( 1)U-4892
62-66 ALL NEEDLE AND SEAT ( 1)U-1318
62-66 ALL CHOKE HSG COVER ( 1)U-1544
CARBURETOR MOUNTING GASKETS
All non-turbocharged Corvairs use a bakelite "insulator" between the carb and the cylinder head. This is to insulate thecarburetor bowl from cylinder head heat in hot weather. Originally the insulators were used without any additional gaskets -they will normally compress enough to make a good seal. Some people, however, have not trusted this system and insist onadding thin gaskets to both sides of the insulator. That is fine so long as only a thin gasket is used. Use of a thicker gasket willraise the carburetors too high and cause alignment problems with the linkages etc. The insulators are only intended to be usedonce - and replaced with new ones every time they are removed. The thicker gaskets listed are for use with turbochargedmodels where the induction tube mounts to the heads or when using a center-mounted manifold.
INSULATOR - CARB MOUNTING
60-69 ALL ex/turbo ( 1)U- 379
GASKETS - CARB MOUNTING
60-69 ALL ex/turbo thin .030 thick approx ( 1)U- 390 thicker .060 approx ( 1)U- 353
60-69 ALL thickest .080 approx ( 1)U- 378.030 type is recommended to use with U-379 insulators. U-378 is best for turbo and centermount tubes.
GASKETS - TURBO CARB MOUNTING
62-66 ALL carburetor to turbo ( 1)U- 380
62-66 ALL Throttle body to carb body. This gasket is about .065 thick - stack as
needed to the desired clearance. ( 1)U-1551
GASKET - Carb to air cleaner
61-63 ALL ex/turbo sponge rubber type( 1)U- 471 64-69 ALL ex/turbo cork type ( 1)U- 472
C-4
JETS A common question asked is "what size jets should I use?". This is not an easy one to answer because so many factors mayaffect the sizes you use. After years of personal experience I have sadly discovered that "conventional wisdom" on the matterdoesn't always work. For example it has always been assumed that when you go to an overbore you should go to larger jets.Yet, I have seen engines bored out the full .060 that still worked great with small jets. Here's my rule now - FIRST determine anormal level of "detonation". Operate your Corvair under normal conditions - warmed up, about 70-80 degrees outside goingdown the road about 55. If under all but very heavy acceleration there is no detonation, then there is no compelling reason to"jet up". If you do have an unusual amount of detonation then a too-lean situation (small jets) may be the cause and going to alarger size may correct this. Jetting up for the purpose of increasing horsepower may or may not work. Because you are actuallyrichening the mixture NOT providing more fuel-air. Remember that any increase in jet size will reduce gas mileage slightly. The normal range in jet usage for Corvair motors is .048-.054. Anything less or greater in size would normally be used inextreme applications. We can also get these jets in much smaller or larger sizes than t hose listed. Call us if you have these special needs.
REPRODUCED JETS - NON-TURBO CARBS These jets are exact repros. Order according to size desired. .046 (1)U-3697 .047 (1)U-2959 .048 (1)U-1591 .049 (1)U-1592 .050 (1)U-1593 .051 (1)U-1594 .052 (1)U-1595 .053 (1)U-1596 .054 (1)U-2957 .055 (1)U-2958 .056 (1)U-3140 .057 (1)U-3698
C-5
AN IMPROVED CROSSHAFT BEARING BLOCK KIT!
The id ea of a bearin g block k it
was invented by Bob Heinrich of
Washington. When he passed away
we bought out his tooling and
inventory. We sold a lot of the kits,
and of course, the kit was copied by
competitors. Ironically , one of our
custom ers bought o ne and to ld us
“I can improve on this design” - and
he did!
The reason y ou wan t this kit is becaus e 40 year old carb crosshaft and linkage will we ar out - and the facto ry
never provided for bearings. Our redesigned kit takes all the play out of the crosshaft, offering you positive
control. You can still buy the old kit from someone else but, for the same money, why not get ours?
Our kit is better because 1)The bushings are replaceable 2)No drilling or modifications are required 3)To
adjust cleara nce y ou “s him dow n” rath er than sand and file 4) It looks be tter w hen d one! A lso on e kit works on
all mod els and hp - eve n 140! Kit a lso includ es loctite a nd our fa mous full instruc tions.
1960-69 ALL ex/turbo (4)U-2290
NEW THROTTLE SHAFTS - The right repair!
Carb throttle shafts wear out. They are chrome plated for wearresistance, but over time they are exposed to contamination and theplating wears away. When that happens the brass shafts wear veryquickly. Symptoms of worn shafts include inability to synchronize thecarbs, high idle, and, especially in cars with automatics, detonationwhen starting off from a standing start. When the shafts leak they letextra air in which thins the fuel -air mixture going into the heads. Over the years many of us were lead to believe that the proper fix was to “bush” the shaft. The problem with this fix isthat it always involves drilling out the lower carb body. We would always prefer not to make such a major (and un-reversible) modification to any part. In addition, unless the job is done by an experienced shop with the correct fixtures,the end results may be worse than before you started! Surprisingly, it’s the shafts that wear and we rarely see wear to the aluminum carb base. The logical conclusion is toquickly and easily just replace the shafts! Our shafts are nickle plated (for greater wear resistance) and come complete with new throttle plate screws.Installation is easy. We also recommend our throttle shaft seal kit (see above) Shafts work on all years and models exceptturbo carbs. One Carb shaft (2)U-1356
THROTTLE SHAFT SEAL KITS - A reliable standard!
These kits were designed long ago and thousands of
them have been used.
Why are they important?
Carb shafts wear out on Corvairs. Even though the
shafts are chrom e plated, the shafts are designed to
wear out rather than the aluminum carb bodies. They
wear out because of contamination that is drawn in from
the suction that is present in the carb throats. As the
shaft wears even more contamination is drawn in and
process of erosion is accelerated.
When the shafts become worn they should be
replaced with new shafts (see below) but you should
also include these seals . If your shafts are still
serviceable then these seals are even more important. One kit includes all you need to do 2 carbs - kit is
comple te with our own comprehensive instructions. For all years and models except, of course, turbo carbs. (For
140 en gines ord er two k its) 1960-69 ALL ex/turbo (2)U-1608
C-6
VACUUM PULLOFFS
These are mounted on the top of all non-turbo 1962-69
primary carbs. Their sole purpose is to make sure , when the car
is cold and the chokes are still on, that the chokes open slig htly
under acceleration. If you carbs did not have this feature they
would floo d out.
Symp toms of non -funct ioning pulloffs are, flooding on
acceleration, until the car w arms up . Sometim es a Corva ir will
also run excessively rich even at idle. It’s easy to check the
pulloffs by sucking through the fittin g. If the built in lever do esn’t
respond then the diaphragm is ruptured.
It should also be noted that when the diaphragm is ruptured to also have a vacuum leak, whic h can mak e it
difficult to get the car to idle down. You may also get pinging off of idle.
The original pulloffs had a one-piece plastic head and
base. Our replacements are better beca use o f their metal
base, which allows you to properly torque the top bowl
screws. Make sure to order a new rubber pulloff hose
too.
VACUUM PULLOFF 1962-69 ALL ex/turbo (4)U-395
GAS FILTERS
TURBO OWNERS - Presently the correct mid year 1963-66 turbo gas filters are hard to get. We havegotten batches of NOS ones, but that can’t last forever. The issue has to do with the return fittingand the main line connectors. For the past few years AC (The last make of this filter) substituted acruder version (See far right filter in picture above) but even that is now not available. We’ll beworking on it!
CARB HOLD DOWN STUDS These are exact reproductions - sodl as each although one long and one short are used per carb. 60-69 ALL Short stud U-2961 60-69 ALL Long stud U-2963
SIMPLE FILTER RULES - Whenever possible, in-line filters should be prior to the fuel pump. This is because they won’t be underpressure, and a fitting leak could be a serious fire hazzard. Of course the factory turbo gas filter is after the pump and underpressure, but they are installed with hard fittings rather than flexible rubber connectors.Keep in mind that if you patch in an in-line pump that all connections must be tight and in good condition, as even a tiny leakon the incoming end will cause you to lose fuel delivery. Also be aware that adding an in line filter will slightly reduce the pumpsability to draw up gas.
C-7
REPRODUCED GAS LINESThese are exact reproductions of the steel gas lines in
the engine compartment. Many old lines have
rounde d-off nuts, or are bent or rusted. Replace them
with these inexpensive ones!
IMPORTANT NOTES: 1960 lines are comple tely
different than anything listed here and are not
currently reproduced. 62-66 Turbo lines are also
different and not presently listed (although they a re in
the works)
GAS FITTINGS 1961-69 ALL ex/turbo
61-69 Incoming fitting ( 1)U-1415
61-69 Output steel pipe ( 1)U-1416
61-68* Output brass T ( 1)U-1412
1960 also 69 brass T used ( 1)U-1413
* All 1960-64 cars with gas heater or late 1968-69 with smog
pump use U-1413 4-way brass fitting for return line (to gastank)
GAS LINES 1961-69 ALL ex/turbo ex/140hp
(Upper left hand drawing)
61-64 Right hand line (15)U-2263
61-64 Left hand line (15)U-2262
65-69 Right hand line (15)U-2243
65-69 Left hand line (15)U-2242
60-64 Incoming line (20)U-4579
65-69 Incoming line (20)U-4580
GAS LINES - early 1965 140HP
(Center left hand drawing)
RH main output line (15)U-2245
LH main output line (15)U-2244
T FITTING right hand or left ( 1)U-4067
Small U bend line either side( 1)U-4070
RH second connector line ( 1)U-4083
LH second connector line ( 1)U-4085
COMPLETE SET of above lines (30)U-4577
GAS LINES - late 65-69 140hp
(Lower left hand drawing) NOTE: Lines on the left
hand side are same as for early 65 listed above.
RH main output line (15)U-4082
RH second connector line ( 1)U-4085
COMPLETE SET -late 65-69 140hp (30)U-4578
CARBURETOR TUNEUPSUPERKIT If you’re going to just rebuild your carbs then
why not cover all the b ases? Ou r Superkit not on ly
includes 2 Major carb rebuild kits (4 kits for 140hp
motors) but also our Viton throttle sh aft seals kit,
our exclusive design crosshaft bearing bl ock k it
and our own imp roved new throttle shafts w ith
screws. Naturally all mounting gaskets included.
KITS A RE N OT FO R TU RBO CAR BS! IMPORTANT NOTE - Some our older list ings for these kits DID NOT include the bearing block kit in the pricing - If you are unsure about current
pricing of these kits then please call, fax, write or e mail us!
1960-61 ALL (80)U-4441 62-69 ALL ex/140 (80)U-4442 65-69 140hp (100)U-4443
C-8
TURBOCHARGERS - PARTS
TURBOCHARGER TECH TIPS
If you have a turbocharger Corvair you may run into some u nique prob lems. (and th en again yo u may ru n into
some typ ical problem s that require un ique solutions ). We hop e that this section will shed a little ligh t.
YIKES ALL MY RINGS ARE GON E! - You look in your rear view mirror and there is a great cloud of exhaust smoke
coming out of the tailpipe. You may burn a quart of oil every 10 miles. BUT because you hav e a turbo it prob ably
means that your engine is ok. What has happened is that the internal oil control seal in the turbo charger has gone
out. Because several quarts of oil run through the turbo every minute, you can lose a lot of oil. Its time for a turbo
rebuild.
I JUST DON'T SEEM TO HAVE THE POWER I SHO ULD - if you cannot find anything wrong in the "normal places"
make sure that the carburetor is not working improperly. Finding out whether the turbo is boosting or not may be
a little difficult especially if the gauge is not accurate. Even if you bypass the stock gauge with a test gauge you may
not be able to determine anything because when the car is just sitting with no load it is almost imp ossible to get
the turbo to boo st. Boo st is a fu nction of ma ny thin gs and heat, load and
pressu re are some of the main factors. It is not unusual to get little or no boost
in first and even second gear. Keep in mind too that the exhaust system (at least
prior to the turbocharger) must be tight and free of leaks. Even a small leak can
lose a lot of boos t.
THE CAR IS SUR E HA RD TO STAR T - although turbos can have a reputation
for being hard to start, this need no t always b e the case. F irst, if the turbo itself
is carboned up, and not turning , that can provide a restriction . A common cause
of startin g prob lems is a malfun ctioning throttle pu mp in th e carbu retor or a
choke that is either not working or improperly adjusted.
Continued next page
D-1
THE CAR RUNS BUT IT SPITS AND POP S A LO T - once again check the
usual engine problems - but it may be that you have an induction leak
somewhere. Sometim es fairly small induction leaks can cause big problems
in the system. Replace or tighten gaskets, etc. as necessary.
I HEAR STRA NGE NOIS ES - turbos can make a characteristic whine when
operating but if you are getting loud obnoxious noises or noticea ble vibration
then you have big trouble and you must check it out. The turbo will most
certainly need to be disassembled but what it will need depends on what is
damaged. If you find chipped or damaged wheels they must be replaced.
Failure to do so will result in a vibrating turbo (that frequently operates in the
80,000 -100,00 0 rpm ra nge!)
HOW HOT SHOULD IT RU N? - according to the stock gauge, normal operating temperature is 375-425 degrees.
Temps of up to 450-4 75 (accord ing to the gau ge) can be tolerated for short p eriods in very ho t conditions but
remember that is getting pre tty hot. I never run my 1965 1 80 turbo over 425 deg rees and prefer it that way. It has n't
slowed me down much yet. If in doubt go by the o ld rule - if you get co nstant deton ation then ba ck off. A little
pinging will be difficult to avoid altogether but qu ick rises in te mpera ture or co nstant p inging is v ery dangerou s to
an air coo led mo tor and is a warnin g equ ivalent to th e rattlesn ake’s ratt le.
11-19-02 UPDATE ON TURBOCHARGER PARTS Over the years the Corvair turbocharger replacement parts line has been bought and sold again and again. Each time itseems like a few more parts get harder to get and they always get more expensive. To counteract this we have had to havesome of these parts reproduced ourselves. 2002 has been a worse year than usual for this, as the new owners of the line havediscontinued even more parts. As we’re able, we will fill in all the missing parts but there may be some gaps until this is done.In the meantime we will do our best to keep these parts available one way or another. If you have any questions about currentavailability of these (or any) parts, then don’t hesitate to call us.
THOUGHTS ABOUT REBUILDING A TURBOCHARGERIf your turbocharger needs internal work you can figure on needing a re-seal at the very le ast. W e offer a resea l kit
especially for this purpose. The argument for only re-sealing is in the cost of the bea ring and "carbon seal ass embl y".
If these tw o parts a re good then ab out 120 .00 can be sav ed. If how ever, you are unsure about the age and condition
of the turbo a complete rebuild kit is suggested. It used to be that a complete rebuild usually only required a stock
rebuild kit and that was that. Unfortunately at some point in the early 70's Rayjay changed the internal seal design
on these turbochargers. The newly re-designed turbo "center section" will work in a Corvair with modifications but
doe sn't look stock. As a result we have devised a way to remachine your old center "carbon seal assembly" so that
it can accept the new design carbon seal. This service is available with a regular rebuild or you can simp ly sen d in
your old aluminum "dish" (the carbon seal assy housing) and we can re-machine it for you. Once this machining
modification is made there will be no future problems getting rebuild parts for the center section. (Availability of
the wh eels and housing s are still sc are, but th at's anoth er story!).
To get your turboc harger rebu ilt there are several ways to go - 1) we can sell you the parts individually or
in a kit or 2) you can send us y our turboch arger and w e can resea l or rebuild it.
When rebuilding the turbo yourself pay careful attention to the carbon sealing face on the carbon seal
assembly. If it is chipped or destroyed then it must be replace d. Of course ....the safe and eas y way to g et a rebuilt
turbocha rger is to have u s do it!
CORVAIR UNDERGROUND
TURBOCHARGER REBUILDING SERVICE
A turbocharger is a precision device - clearances must be set up
in the thousa ndths - an d all parts must be in their best condition! At
full boost speeds of 100,000 RPM's are possible, and a sloppy job
won't hold up! Don't trust an inexperienced shop to d o this critical
work!
Let our 30 years of Corvair experience come to your aid!
Either send us your turbo or you may purchase one of our cores. Core values will range from $200-300.00 depending on year and
availability. continu ed next p age.......
D-2
Rebuilding a turbocharger cont...
IF YOU ARE SEN DING YOU R TU RBO TO U S - box it carefully and send it insured for at least $300.00. Also send
a check for the regular rebuilding cost (PN U-3702) plus estimated return sh ipping. W e will disassemble the turbo
and inspect it. If for some reason the turbo is not rebuildable or needs major component replacement (beyond the
normal rebuild) we will contact you first before proceeding. After we have told you the additional cost you have the
option to continue or have us quit at that point. If we go no further we will charge only a $20.00 inspection fee plus
the return shipping. The balance will be refunded to you.
THE REB UILD WILL INCL UDE - Chem ical cleaning of a ll parts. Proper reas sembly with new bearing, carbon seal
assy, carbon piston ring, o rings, shims, mating washer, nut, and includes all needed mounting gaskets and a new
induction hose. Turnaround time for most turbochargers will be 2-3 weeks BUT check w ith us first if time is critical.
Sometimes the shop can be behind.
TURBOCHARGER REBUILDING SERVICE (YOUR CORE SENT TO US) (800)U-3702
REBUILT TURBO CHARGER (OUR CORE SU PPLIED) 1962-63 (800)U-4559
1964 (800)U-4560
1965-66 (800)U-4561
INDIVIDUAL TURBOCHARGER PARTS
SEE PAGE D-1 FOR DESCRIPTIONS
SHIMS - IMPELLER
62-66 ALL .010 ( 1)U-1383
62-66 ALL .015 ( 1)U-1384
SHIMS - BEARING
62-66 ALL .009 ( 1)U-1402
62-66 ALL .012 ( 1)U-1403
62-66 ALL .014 ( 1)U-1404
CLAMP - LARGE EXHAUST HSG
62-66 ALL
(10)U- 511
62-66 ALL small NUT for clamp U-511 ( 1)U- 1408
SHIELD - HEATNote that this is not the chrome heat shield but rater the heavy cast ironround shield inside the turbocharger (see page D-1)
62-66 ALL (20)U-1385SPRING ASSY - HEAT SHIELD
62-66 ALL (8 )U-1386
RING -MATING
62-66 ALL ( 2)U-1388
SPACER - SHAFT
62-66 ( 1)U-1389
SNAP RING
62-66 BEARING SNAP RING ( 1)U-1390
62-66 ALUMINUM DISH SNAP RING ( 2)U-1391
NUT - LEFT HAND FOR TURBINE SHAFT These are not like the original which was a nut and a dished washer. Thesereplacements are a better self-contained design. IMPORTANT these are left hand
thread self locking
62-66 ( 1)U- 512
BEARING - TURBO
62-66 exact reproduction ( 3)U-1393
"PISTON RING" Turbine shaft
62-66 ( 1)U- 507
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D-4
TURBOCHARGER SUPERKIT This is the kit you need if you want to get a complete inventory of parts for major repair of your turbo
system. The Kit includes MAJOR TURBO REBU ILD KIT, SUPPLEMENTARY KIT, TURBO CARB REBUILD
KIT, and a U-450 Turbo AIR FILTER. As with many of our Superkits, this is especially useful for Corvairs that
have sat in storage for extended periods of time.
1962-63 ALL TURBO (180)U-4566 1964-66 (180)U-4567
D-5
THE REAL TRUTH ABOUT
FAN BELTS Without a doubt the greatest well of superstition involvingCorvairs has to do with the fan belt. Ask your average man-on the-streetCorvair "expert" about Corvairs and they will invariably tell you "Oh yeah,those things never could keep fan belts". Yet, thousands of satisfiedCorvair owners drive Corvairs all over the place without undue fear. Hereare the facts.
CORVAIRS DO NOT HAVE A "PROBLEM" WITH FAN BELTS! Even acar that gets minimal maintenance should get years of use from a fanbelt. The legitimate things that can kill a belt are as follows:
IS THE BELT TOO TIGHT? - a belt that is very loose will stay on betterthan one that is even a little too tight. If in doubt, err on the side of tooloose. HAS THE BELT FLIPPED OFF BEFORE? - once a belt flies off it isusually a waste of time to put it back on again. Something seems tohappen to the belts when they come off and they never seem to be thesame again. DO NOT assume that you have a belt problem because thesame belt keeps coming off! Try another one first.IS THERE OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT? - if you have a lot of oil flying around the engine compartment then you willget deterioration of the rubber belt, causing premature failure.WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS OF THE PULLEYS? - warped or damaged pulleys or pulleys of the wrong diameter (such asfrequently encountered in rebuilt alternators) will cause belt throwing. Be especially suspicious if you start having trouble rightafter you put that new alternator on.WHAT ABOUT THE HARMONIC BALANCER? - if you have a 64-69 with the two piece "balancer" then check to make sure thatit is not separating. This can cause the outer ring to wobble. If so replace it with PN U-3077 and a new U-31 seal.DO YOU HAVE THE CORRECT ADAPTOR CASTING? - This is the casting that the alternator or generator, fuel pump and idlerbolts to. If you have an alternator then you MUST have an alternator type casting - a generator, the generator type. Mixing thesecastings will result in improper tracking of the belt and almost immediate failure. (See the pictures upper right hand)DO YOU HAVE A CORRECT BELT? - an incorrect belt will not work. Many of the aftermarket parts books list the wrong beltfor Corvairs.IF YOU OWN A 1960-63 - you can improve your system by updating to the 1964-69 magnesium blower fan and the 64-69 factorybelt guards (although in my opinion the belt guards are not of much help). The lighter fan almost totally eliminates beltwhipping.BUT DON'T YOU NEED special guides, super expensive "super belts", spring loaded idlers** etc? NO! Follow the suggestionslisted above and success will be yours! OF COURSE A SPARE BELT IN THE TRUNK IS ALWAYS PRUDENT because when you DO lose a belt you are stranded. Keepa 9/16 wrench handy too. I have found that I usually have to change a belt on each of my Corvairs about every 20,000-30,000miles. ** PS - Now that we offer the world’s greatest fan belt tensioner kit have we changed our mind on this point? No. The averageCorvair owner does not need a spring loaded idler - not even ours. It’s true that our spring idler makes changing a fan belt abouta one minute affair without need for tools - but other than that - the stock fixed idler will work quite well for most drivers. If,however, you are an extreme street driver or racer then check the spring loaded idler out on page B-39
DIFFERENT BRANDS OF FAN BELTS
We sure carry a lot of belts - The superstition demands that we do! Seriously, we know everyone has a preference andwe do our best to keep you supplied. Below you can see three of the four basic belt designs - There’s the “Top Cog” die cutbelt , which apparently is proprietary to Dayco (Left) Then the “solid” type, which can be either die cut or wrapped (center)Then the die cut “Bottom Cog” belt (right). ALL THESE DESIGNS WORK FINE but folks have their preferences.
WIDTH ? - Yikes! Original Corvair belts were “wrapped” with a width of approx .440 (at the widest point). Yes, “somefolks” are absolutely sure that’s “too wide”, and go on long expeditions to find a ‘narrow” belt. Well, we offer a “narrow”belt too, but IT IS NARROWER than original!!
Because there’s so much “opinion” about fan belts we thought we’d have a little fun with the listing. Next to the brandname is a “designer name” - in other words this is the prominent Corvair personality who swears by this brand. Restassured that whichever belt you decide on it has been tested and approved in our usual manner - on our own daily drivenCorvairs. We also welcome your input and opinions too. See the next page for listings....
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CORVAIR FAN BELTS - Pick your favorite brand! Listed here is the main “Blower Fan Belt” - ALL Corvairs use the same size.
GATES BRAND (The L on W all Belt)
This is a solid wrapped belt -Well, I like them all but this is my favorite. It’s as close
to the original fan belt as you can get without paying “Repro” prices (see below). We’ve
sold tho usand s of them over the y ears w ith very satisfied re sults. (14)U-452
DAYCO BRAND (The Curt C avitt Belt)
This is a die cu t top cog be lt. Curt does a lot of a utocr ossin g and says this is h is
favorite. I’ve used them too and they’re great. (14)U-453
GATES BRAND (The M el Raven Belt)
Die cut, bottom cog belt - Extra narrow. Those of you fortunate enough to live in the
San Francisco Bay area know Mel & The Vair M art quite w ell. It’s one o f the cou ntry’s
best Corva ir repair places. M el told us he rea lly likes this belt-so here it is. (14)U-5440
SKINNY WRAPPED BELT (Don’t waste money on other brands!) You can buy belts with someone’s name on them, but why not give this one a try. First quality
wrapped narrow belt (Like the “Mel Belt” above, but wrapped) (14)U-6264
ARAMARK BRAND
Die cut, bottom cog, normal width. A good dependable brand. (14)U-1896
GOODYEAR BRAND
Die cut, bottom cog, normal width. This is their “Gatorback” brand. (14)U-1887
PIRELLI BRAND
Die cut solid belt, normal width. Another good brand to choose from! (14)U-1910
EXACT REPRODUCTION “SHOW” BELTS
We offer belts that are correct GM approved reproductions. This listing is for the blower fan but others are also
available - listed a little further down. These belts e ven h ave c orrect mark ings, a nd YE S they are w rapp ed, so lid
NORMAL W IDTH belts! (See picture above left) (14)U-5254
OTHER FAN BELTS If you have a smog pump or air conditioning then you also have an “extra” belt. Here they are.
Other than th e “exa ct rep ro sho w” b elt we will su pply wha tever b rand is available for the “non-
repro”. We have to do it tha t way be cause so me of thes e sizes are difficult to ge t.
AIR CONDITIONING BELTS Non-Repro Exact Repro Show
61-64 ALL ex/140hp (12)U- 454 N/A
65 ALL ex/140hp (12)U- 454 (12)U-5266
65 140hp only (12)U- 454 (12)U-5267
66 ALL ex/140hp (12)U- 454 (12)U-5269
66 140hp only (12)U-1888 (12)U-5269A
67-69 ALL (12)U-1891 (12)U-5268
SMOG PUMP BELTS
65-67 ALL California system (12)U-1852 N/A
68-69 ALL Federal system (12)U-1893 (12)U-5270
HEATER HOSES - CLAMPS - ETC.
Your heater hoses need to be in good shape. Damaged or missing hoses not
only let foul odors into your p asseng er com partm ent but a lso lose h ot air,
causing your heating system to work less than desired. We have several types
of hose to choose from - our old standard SUPER SILVER is still here and just
as popular as ever but we have also added a new SUPER STOCK black hose.
We know that other “stock” black hose has been offered but it’s not as thick or
durable as original. The S UPER STOC K hose is no t cheap, bu t it is as close to
original in lo oks, m aterial and long life as you w ill find.
SIZES AND LO CATION ??
All 1961-69 Corvairs with the “direct air” heater use 4" diameter heater hose on both sides of the engine. These
hoses run up to a distribu tion box ju st abov e the tran saxle. Continued next page
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Heater Hose continued- 1961-64 Cars and 1961-6 5 FC’s use a tot al of 5 feet fo r both sid es wh ile 1965 -69 cars
use 6 feet total. 3" diameter hose is used in the eng ine com partm ent wh ere 61-64 c ars
and 61-65 FC’s only use about 8" off the top shroud and 65-69 cars use a 3 foot length
that is round off the top shroud and goes flat through the firewall where it then curves
over to the distribution box. These top hoses supp ly cool, d ry air to the d efroster sy stem. 6 5-69 ca rs
also have a 16 " large oval hos e under the car that conn ects the distribution b ox to the forw ard duct.
We have also lis ted so me o ther, sm aller siz es. Th ese ar e use d intern ally in 1961-64 cars and you
need to order by diameter and overall length, as different ones are used. NOTE - some hose is only available in 6 foot
lengths. ORDER ALL HOSE BY THE FOO T that is how it is priced in the price sheet...... 6 feet? Order Qty “6"
HEATER/DEFROSTER HOSE
2" DIAMETER SuperSilver Per foot (5)U-1377 2 ½" DIA Black Per foot (5)U-3715
2 3/4" DIA Black Per foot (5)U-3716
3" DIA SuperSilver Per foot (6)U-3713 3" DIA Super Black Per foot(6)U-5788
4" DIA Super Silver Per foot (7)U- 458 4" DIA Super Black Per foot(7)U-5787
65-69 3'TOP DEFROSTER H OSE (10)U- 462 Same in Super Black (15)U-5789B
65-69 Large oval duct lower hose (15)U- 460 Same in Super Black (15)U-5789
HOSE CLAMPS - ORIGINAL DESIGN We have original design 4" and 3" diameter hose clamps - lookslike original and works much better than “screw “ type clamps.3" DIAMETER (3)U-1379 4" DIAMETER (5)U-1378
OTHER CLAMPS - 5" FOR U-460 HOSE (4)U-1380
For a complete listing of smaller hose clamps see the bottom of this page.
OTHER HOSE ETC.
Heater hose extension GASKET 61-69 ALL (2)U-1296
Heater hose HANGER LH side 65-69 ALL (2)U-1960
Heater hose SLEEVE LH side - 65-69 ALL along with the Hanger, keeps the hose from
coming in contact with the starter solenoid terminals - VERY IMPO RTAN T! (3)U-1961
SMALL HOSES There are a numbe r of places on y our Corvair w here there are s mall
“connecting” hoses, usually made of reinforced neoprene or the like. Ours are p re-cut to length a nd ready to install -
DON’T USE ch eap non-reinforc ed or non-sp ecification hose. T hat stuff isn’t fuel and chemica l resistant!
HOSE - Vacuum Balance Tube
Conne cts betw een the carb va cuum balanc e tube a nd the h ead po rt tubes. S old as a pair. 196 0 is larger.
1960 ALL (2)U-464 61-69 ALL ex/turbo (2)U-465
HOSE - Carb Vacuu m Pulloff to Carb Port
About 4 inches long - sold as a pair. Leaks here can cause fast idle or other lean fuel problems
1962-69 ALL ex/turbo (1)U-396
HOSE - Vacuum Ad vance
All Corva irs have th is - it runs from the vac uum advan ce on th e distribu tor over to th e RH c arb port
1960-69 ALL ex/turbo (3)U-463 62-66 TURBO (3)U-1623
HOSE - Vacuum Modulator
This is a set of two pieces. One connects the steel modulator line to the automatic transmission at the modulator
and the other co nnects the othe r end in th e engine comp artmen t to the va cuum balanc e tube.. 60-69 ALL
(1)U-1902
HOSE - Special Turbocharger
Oil drain hose - on the turbo oil drain to the RH head ( 5)U-513
Special Ind uction hose connects c rossover indu ction to Turbo Special silicone m aterial ( 3)U-1242
HOSE - Windshield Wiper
Sold pe r foot. One foot can b e cut up and us ed in vario us loca tions in the wash er system . ( 3)U-675
Listed according to size. HOSE CLAMPS 1/4" U-1358 3/4" U-1357 1" U-1371 1 ½" U-1369
1 3/4 “ U-1368 2" U-1367 2 ½" U-1365 3" U-1379
4" U-1378 5" U-1380
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URGENT WASHABLE WARNING - ALL washable filters MUST be oiled
before use. If you use them dry th ey will work just fine - and be the most expensive
paper filter you ’ve ev er bou ght..... In other w ords, if u sed w ithout oil they cannot be
later wa shed a nd reus ed. DO N’T FO RGE T TO O IL!!
AIR FILTERS The C orvair owner still has a pretty good selection when it comes to air filters. You can
choose paper elements, or washable ones.
ABOUT OUR W ASHABLE FILTERS -
We hav e had w ashab le filters ma nufactu red for eve ry year and mode l of Corva ir.
These filters are a pleated paper/cloth material and resemble the regular paper type
“throwaways”. Unlike the paper types, you oil these with lig ht oil (wring out the loose
oil) use, and when they’re dirty, wash with simple soap and water, re-oil and use again.
(We als o offer a co nvenien t servicing kit listed d irectly to th e left).
Corvairs originally had washable/oiled air filters but they were a foam that
stretched over a steel m esh screen . The wa shables th at we sell are vastly supe rior to
the original de sign. W e were also fortunate to contract with a filter manufacturer that
would make these available to us at a good price - a fact that does not always go with
modern washable filters!
Custom fil ters? Yes there is a demand for “custom” air filter assemblies. We are actively working on sever al typ es in ou r GoV air
line of custom and performance. These will not be simply aftermarket “add on’s” that “sort of work” on Corvairs.
These will be engineered from the ground up specifica lly for Corvairs. One of the biggest challenges, for example,
on individual type filter housings, is that Corvair carbs have “ears” that require major modifications to use “off the
shelf” filter housings. Our goal is to offer you products that do not require chopping your car, or it’s components,up!
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OIL FILTERS There a re still 4 or 5 different brands of Corvair oil filters, but they’re a ll
priced about th e sam e. It’s unlike ly we ’ll ever s ee $1 .99 C orvair filters ag ain
as the companies that make such inexpensive filters only deal in the millions
- literally. (See Oil filter adaptor kit below) If you don’t want to go the adaptor
route then we still list original type oil filters.
OIL FILTER - Original style 60-69 ALL
(10)U-457
OIL FILTER ADAPTOR KIT
There is a way to go back to the “good old days ” wh en Co rvair oil
filters were $1.99 each - and that’s by not using them at all! Our Oil Filter
Adaptor Kit uses inexpensive (easy to find) Sa turn oil filters that simply
spin on a nd off.
The kit is very easy to install and includes all gaskets and o rings
needed. Once installed it becomes a permanent fixture that does not
require any period ic ma intena nce. N ot only that, b ut our unit pioneered a
number of improvements over older designs and is the best setup of this
type you can b uy. Uses s tock oil filter bolt and tota l assemb ly is almost
exactly the sam e size as a n original filte r!
If you do the math you’ll figure out that the kit will pay for itself after
just a few o il chang es. Works with standard filter setup AND 90 degree
adaptors.
OIL FILTER ADAPTOR KIT 1960-69 ALL (30)U-3923
EXTRA MOU NTING O RING 60-69 ALL (1)U-70
EXTRA MOUNT ING GASKET 60-69 ALL (1)U-35
OIL FILTER BOLT G ASKET 60-69 ALL (1)U-34 OIL FILTER BOLT (NEW) 60-69 ALL (4)U-167N
SATURN OIL FILTERS 60-69 ALL (works ONLY with U-3923 adaptor!!!) (10)U-4891
U-489 U-1427 U-1430
U-4698 U-5830
GAS TANK SUPERKITS“A” KIT - If you already have the tank, this includes everything youneed to install it. Includes complete sending unit superkit (see left),neck and overflow hoses, clamps, main outlet hose and clamps,gas tank strap and bolts, anti-squeak, filler neck grommet.“B” KIT - same as A kit but includes a new gas tank
1961-64 ALL ex/FC ex/Turbo (80)U-4605A (480)U-4605B1964 TURBO (80)U-4606A (480)U-4606B1965-69 ALL ex/FC ex/Turbo (80)U-4607A (480)U-4607B1965-66 Turbo (80)U-4608A (480)U-4608B
SENDING UNIT SUPERKITS
This special kit includes gas tank sending unit,gasket, retainer, strainer, outgoing rubberconnector hose and clamps.
1961-64 ALL ex/FC (40)U-46031965-69 ALL ex/FC (40)U-4604
NEW GAS TANKS These are excellent all-steel reproductions of the 1961-69 car gas tanks (14
gallon) now again in stock. Buy the tank by itself or with an Installation Kit- or
better yet, get a GAS TANK CHANGEOVER SUPERKIT.
GAS TANK (bare) 61-69 ALL ex/FC (450)U-3721
USED GAS TANKS - not always available - call first1960 ALL 11 GALLON (300)U-3722 61-69 ALL ex/FC 14 GALLON (450)U-372561-EARLY 63 FC (600)U-3723 Late 63-65 FC (600)U-3724
SENDING UNIT - Gas Tank
Held in w ith U-1430 retainer (not included) and uses U-1427
O ring (included). Strainer U-488 (not included)
61-64 ALL ex/FC (30)U-3720 65-69 ALL ex/FC (30)U-486
(As of 8 -04-03 th ere we re prob lems w ith these - call us!)
GAS KET - O RIN G - RE TAIN ER - S ending Unit
1960 ALL GASKET (1)U- 489
61-69 ALL O RING (1)U-1427
61-69 ALL RETAINER (1)U-1430
STR AINE R - Sen ding U nit (Pict to left) 60-69 ALL (2)U-488
FLOA T - Sen ding U nit (Pict to right) 60-69 ALL (2)U-4691
STRAP - Gas Tank
For all 1960-69 Cars. Only one used (25)U-1428
1961-65 FC Uses 2 (25)U-1429
J BOLT - Gas Tank Strap
60-69 ALL Cars Use 2 Each (5)U-1431
HOSES - Gas Tank 60-69 ALL ex/FC Main neck connecting hose 1 3/8" dia 4" long (3)U-2753 61-65 FC Main neck connecting hose 1 3/8" dia 8" long (4)U-2745 60-69 ALL ex/FC ex/Turbo Overflow hose at neck 1/2" dia (2)U-2752 62-66 TURBOS Overflow hose at neck (Pictured right) (2)U-2750 61-65 FC’s Overflow hose at neck (2)U-2756 60-69 ALL Gas tank sending unit to incoming line connecting hose (1)U-2757
CLAMPS - Gas Line Connections 60-69 ALL Clamp for U-2753, U-2745 hoses (2)U-2754 60-69 ALL Clamp for U-2752, U-2750, U-2756 hoses (1)U-2751 62-66 TURBO Small clamp for return line “T” on U-2750 (1)U-2748 60-69 ALL Small clamp for U-2757 (1)U-1358
FUEL FILLER NECK GROMMET This is the rubber grommet that seals the large filler neck tube up near thefender area. 60-69 ALL ex/FC (10)U-4698 1961-65 FC (10)U-5830
GAS TANK ANTI-SQUEAK 60-69 ALL Enough for 1 tank (4)U-1432
* 1968-69 gas tank sending units are a bit different than the
65-67 units but they work f ine
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FUEL PUMP BLOCKOFF PLUG This is used
when you install an electric fuel pump and removethe mechanical. Plugs the hole! (3)U-6415
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FUEL PUMPS - WHICH ONES?? STOCK TYPE
MECHANICAL
PUMP
LATTER 1961-
69 ALL
(35)U-480
ELECTRIC PUMP - (40) U-5249
(Includes installation instructions)
Don’t let anyone tell you that the stock type mechanical pump is a “bad design” and MUST be replaced with an electrical typepump. Personally, I have over 1,000,000 miles of Corvair driving and (as far as I can remember) I never have run an electric pump.So why do we now offer electric pumps? Because some of you have asked for them. Is there anything wrong with electricpumps? Well, of course - they’re not perfect - and you do have to make modifications to use them. They are also more expensivethan mechanical. Never the less I will also be last to tell you that you shouldn’t use an electric pump.(Some folks I greatly respectinsist on electrical pumps, Larry Claypool for example) At this point it’s more reasonable to say that mechanical vs electric isa matter of personal choice.. And now for the issue of “defective” pumps. I’ll make it short. If you buy your mechanical pumps from a reputable Corvairparts vendor you will get reliable pumps. True, there was a general recall on these pumps back in 1992, but the problem waslong since corrected. Don’t be misled by quacks who say you have to buy some “super special” mechanical pump or direconsequences will befall you. Do we have any rejects in our pumps? Of course we do - less than 5%, and we don’t know howmany of those few were because of gas contamination, improperinstallation etc. Take it from someone who puts 20,000+ miles ayear on Corvairs - mechanical pumps are reliable. Lon Wall 3-29-2005FUEL PUMP REBUILD KITS? Well, we’d like to offer them but thelast time we went to put in an order the manufacturer wanted$2.00 more apiece for them than new fuel pumps cost (!). You getthe idea. Our old Part Number for the kits was U-645 and we’ll letyou know if this situation changes.1960-EARLY 61 - pumps were different and are not available. Use the U-480 pump listed above and change your pump pushrod( the one in the engine casting ) to the 62-69 design repro part U-481
GAS CAPS - Regular and Locking The caps we offer are aftermarket replacements and may be slightly differentin appearance to the original. (The 1960 type are still GM). The FC caps are offeredin replacement and repro design in the locking type. Note that 64-65 FC’s have adifferent shaped neck and take a different locking cap - although the standard non-locking cap is the same (?!) Gas cap - non locking Gas cap - locking1960 ALL (4)U- 490 (14)U-14231961-64 ALL EX/FC (4)U- 491 (14)U-14241961-63 FC ONLY (4)U- 492 NON-ORIGINAL (14)U-1425 ORIGINAL REPRO (14)U-49321961-63 FC ONLY (4)U-492 1965-67 ALL EX/FC (4)U-493 (14)U-14261968-69 ALL (4)U-494
HARDWARE - FUEL PUMP 60-69 ALL New Repro! PUMP PUSHROD Original for late 61-69
- use as an upgrade for 1960-early 61 (3)U- 481
60-69 ALL Pump rod SPRING (1)U-484
60-69 ALL New Repro! Pump holdown BOLT
w/locknut (2)U-1411
FITTINGS - Fuel Pump 60 ALL also 68-69 and 61-64 w/gas heater Brass “T” (2)U-1412 61-early 68 ALL except as listed above Brass “T” (2)U-1413 60-69 ALL PIPE (2)U-1415 60-69 ALL Incoming line to fuel pump brass FITTING (1)U-1416
PLUMBING KIT - Includes one each U-1412, U-1415, U-1416 (3)U-1447
FOR A COMPLETE LINE OF REPRODUCTION GAS LINES SEE THE
CARBURETOR SEC TION PG C-8
ACCELERATOR BUSHING SUPERKITS
Kit includes 2 U-2563 lever bushings, 1 U-2564 arm bushings,
1 U-25 85, 1 U -2565 p ivot bus hings, 1 U-256 8 Hat, 1 U-256 9 Hat,
1 U-2570 bushing, 1 each U-405 Hat and either U-406 bushing or
U-640 bushin g. Also a ssorted E clips, a nd w ashers .
1960-64 ALL ex/FC (10)U-5861
65-69 ALL ex/FC (5)U-5862
Sticky throttle linkage?? DON’T USE A STRONGER THROTTLE RETURN SPRING! The main pivot (Support assembly) is likely corroded up andneeds to have new bushings and proper lubrication. Also look for bent control rods. When the entire system is clean and workinglike it should you’ll be amazed at your new increase in “horsepower”!
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BUSHING - SLEEVE - Rear Pivot
60-65 ALL ex/fc* Pivot shaft. Two needed. ( 1)U-2572 60-69 ALL ex/fc* Upper rod to pivot shaft. NYLON "hat "( 1)U- 405
60-64 ALL ex/fc* " " RUBBER grom ( 1)U- 406
65-69 ALL ex/fc* " " " "( 1)U-406A
60-69 ALL ex/fc* " " WASHER ( 1)U- 403
60-69 ALL ex/fc* " " Retain CLIP ( 1)U-1172
*NOTE: Some very e arly 61 FC's used a throt tle cable that ran dow n to the pivot point th e same as the car. From th at point up the linkag e was exactly as that for a car.
Early on in 1961 they changed all FC's to the later design that had the cable running up directly into the passenger compartment. NOTE ALSO that FC's of all years withautomatic transmissions use the car type upper rod and transmission pivot. This is to provide a way of signaling the automatic to shift up or down according to rate of
acceleration.
ENGINE WON'T IDLE RIGHT???If your Corvair idles rough -
It could be the distributor, the carbs, or even the coil,
but there are cheaper and easier things to check first -
One of the most common Corvair idling problems can
be traced to broken or old rubber vacuum hoses.
1) On ea ch carb uretor is a s hort tub e that stic ks up.
On the right h and ca rb this is the p ort connection for
the vacuum advance hose from the distributor. On the
left hand carb it is simply plugged. If the connection
is not tight here then replace with a new hose (PN U-
463) or ne w plu g (PN U -1584).
2) Now c heck the tw o short hose connectors that
connect the vac uum advan ce tube . This is the tube
that connects the bottom of both carburetors. These get brittle from the engine heat and can cause a major vacuum
leak. Replace them with PN U-464 for 1960 models and U-465 for 61-69. Note that Turbos do not have this balance
tube.
3) If your car has an automatic transmission there will also be an extra connector at the vacuum balance tube for
the vacuum modula tor. If these hoses need to be replaced o rder PN U -1902. Shou ld you hav e a car with th e auto
crosstube but have a manual make sure that the port is plugged PN U-2757.
4) Obviously check for cracked c arb base ins ulators. Som etimes w hen attem pting to locate a vacuum or air leak you
can us e a piece of hose a s a steth oscop e, and liste n for the ru shing a ir.
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EXHAUST You can certainly pay more for exhaust parts - but they won’t be superior to our mufflers and pipes! All our
mufflers and pipes are made specially for us in precise production runs to our exact specifications. They’re designed
specifically for the Corvairs they are intended to go on. The mufflers are made in lots of 100 at a time, and the
company uses an origina l to work from. Th e original m uffler is eve n taken apart to m ake su re that internal baffling
is the same! What this means is that you get a muffler that not only look s and fits perfectly, but sounds like original
as well.
We’ve a lso paid specia l attention to our tailp ipes, cros sovers and u-bends. They are made in lots of 100 or
250 to original specifications. The 140 u-bends are made in a correct right hand and left hand version - one size does
not fit all! The late model standard tailpipes are exact - even down to the slight elbow angle. (The manufacturer even
put our label in exactly the same spot as the original!) Our 140 tailpipes are now exactly right too - even dow n to
the funny little extra wobble in the right hand pipe. Well, we did alter something from the original - all our mu fflers
and tailpipes are “alum inized” to resist rust!
We also offer complete welded 140 hp muffler systems -
These are assem bled on a precise fixture a nd profession ally
welded. We do offer some non-stock exhaust components too,
such as mini turbo mufflers and exhaust systems.
Even little d etails are im proved ! We offer stainless steel
muffler straps - stainless steel studs - our famous Canadian
exhaust packings - and our excellent rebuilt manifold logs.
There’s no rea son to pay m ore for the best!
MUFFLERS
MINI-TU RBO - These are non-stock mufflers.
They are oval but are about half the size of a 64-69 stock 1964-69 STOCK MUFFLER and TAILPIPE
muffler. They are also louder but not obnoxiously so. Like
span of these mufflers is shorter than stock also. These will not mount to stock brackets so you will need to use our
aftermarket “universal” hangers listed on page F-2. These mufflers do not include tailpipes.
MINI TURBO M UFFLER - (100)U-3727
EXACT REPRODUCTION - Are just what the name says
- fit, noise level, a ppearance are all correct for original. No one
makes a better stock muffler. These mufflers include stock
tailpipes. End vie w of the 1960-6 3 car (also 61-65 F C) mu ffler is
directly to the right, beyond that is an end view of the 64-69 car
(and 140hp ) muffler - note that our late mufflers come with the
critical offset on the inlet. All our stock reproduction mufflers
have c orrect dim ensions on the inle t and ou tlet - NO c utting,
fitting or expanding needed. See next page to order these.
EXACT REPRODUCTION WELDED We are first offering these in the 140hp systems (factory dual for 140hp) . Tailpipe,muffler and U-bend pipes are correctly and professionally welded into one unit. Thishelpful because it makes each side stronger and reduces the chance of misalignment.Please note also that the tailpipes on these units are absolutely correct for 140 - correctsize, angles, bends - even that odd extra wobble in the right hand tailpipe.A left hand example is shown in the picture to the left. (Make sure to order a newpacking U-1076 for each unit)WELDED 140HP MUFFLER ASSEMBLY 1965-69 RH (640)U-1022 LH (640)U-1023
A FACT ABOUT 140 MUFFLER ASSEMBLIES - people are sometimes confused as to how these are supposed to ‘sit”. To the right is a drawing of the correct positioning as ifviewed from the rear of the car. Note that the tailpipe outlets are the opposite of what mightseem “natural”. Also note that the left hand muffler is at an angle and the right hand isalmost flat.This is correct! If you use mufflers, tailpipes, or U-bend pipes, that are not correctyou may have “fit” problems.
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We’ve redesigned our 140 U-bend pipes!
Our repro 140 U-bend pipes now feature 1/3/4" pipe, rather than thestock 1 5/8" dia. This allows for a freer flowing exhaust, even whenused with stock mufflers. Of course our new U-bends install and fit just like the smaller diapipes - no modifications to make, and only an expert can tell thedifference, appearance-wise! No need to request these with a special part number - Our oldnumbers (see next page) will automatically get you the new pipes.
See the next page for exhaust pipes!
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TURBO TAILPIPE This is an exact reproduction of the
62-64 Spyder turbo tailpipe in beautiful
chrome. (30)U-1874
EXHAUST PIPES - TAILPIPES
PIPE ASSEMBLY - Crossover Exact reproductions in aluminized steel to preven t rust.
Suggest ordering q ty 2 U-1075 packing s. Although there were
origina lly slight differences between 60-63, 1964 and 65-69 pipes,
they ha ve bee n cons olidated into this o ne num ber. For all 60-69 c ars exce pt turbo s.
See below for FC pipes. (160)U-1034 (currently not available)
FC CROSSOVER PIPE (Not shown) This is a bent car pipe that duplicates the greater exit angle of the FC pipe.
If you try to use a car pipe you’ll notice that the muffler will not fit properly! (160)U-1033 (currently not available)
TURBO CROSSOVER PIPES (Not shown)
Not always available -call first. 1962-64 TURBO (170)U-1032 65-66 TURBO (170)U-1035
DUAL U-BEND PIPES Only the 1965-69 140hp engines came from the facto ry with
dual exhaust. We’ve made sure to correctly reproduce the original
style right and left hand u bend pipes. They ARE different and it
matters. We have also had a special u bend pipe for non-140
applications (except, obviously, turbos) that can be used without
modification BUT here (so far) we only use the same pipe for both
sides. This works ok unless you’re trying to duplicate the exact
look of a stock dual exhaust. Here you might want to use the 140
pipes and “slot” with a round file, the flanges for the smaller non-
140 ma nifold bolt pattern . (Then use the 140 pa ckings - they will just fit)
If you’re doing a stock type 14 0hp replace ment the n you mig ht want to consider our a ll-welded un its on Page F -1
DUAL U BEN D PIPE 140HP RH (20) U-1037 140HP LH (20) U-1036
NON-140HP ALL Ex/turbo Either side (20)U-2758
CLAMPS - EXHAUST PIPE 1 ½ INCH DIA (2)U-1068 1 3/4 INCH DIA (2)U-1044 1 7/8 INCH DIA (2)U-1069 2" INCH DIA (2)U-1070 2 1/4 INCH DIA (2)U-1071 2 ½ INCH DIA (2)U-1873
SLEE VE - Exh aust
Some crossover manifold pipes originally came without the little sleeve inserts. Also your old pipe may have lost
these or rusted out. For all crossover pipes. (2)U-1042
TAILPIPES
We’re working hard to see to it that every Corvair tailpipe is available in an
exact reproduction. To the left you can see our exact 64-69 non-140 tailpipe. Above is the NOS GM and below our
repro. T he com pany e ven pu t our par t num ber tag in exactly the sam e location as the or iginal!
We worked very hard at duplicating the exact bends and contours of the 140hp dual exhaust tailpipes, even the
odd wobble in the RH pipe (see above). This is all to insure that your system will look right when it’s installed.
TAILPIPES - 1960 CARS ALSO 61-65 FC (10)U-5196A
1961-63 CARS (10)U-5196
1964-69 CARS EX/TURBO EX/140 (10)U-5183
1965-69 140HP RIGHT HAND (15)U-5197
1965-69 140HP LEFT HAND (15)U-5198
1960-69 NON STOCK W/1 1/2" OUTLET (20)U-1051
W/ 1 3/4" OUTLET (20)U-1072
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ORIGINAL REPRO
EXHAUST SYSTEMSSINGLE EXHAUST These complete exhaust
systems are your best bet in solving “m uffler”
problems. You might get aw ay with only
replacing the muffler an d tailpipe - bu t don’t
count on it. Syste ms co ntain ex act alum inized
muffler, alumin ized crossover pipe, aluminized
tailpipe, all clamp s, our sp ecial Canadian
packings plus a n ew stra p and hange r repair
block. (If you need a complete new hanger then
order “X” a fter the part nu mber)
No one makes a better exhaust system and
you’ll see that in the fit, quality and sound.
See further down for dual systems and non-
original mini-turbo systems.
** crossover pipe currently not available**
ORIGINAL REPRODUAL EXHAUST SYSTEMS
The only Co rvairs that came with dual
exhaust systems from the factory were the 65-69
with 140hp engine s. We’v e got those systems
reproduced in bolt together kits (listed here) and
all-welded assemb lies (listed on pag e F-1).
If you would like a 140-type stock system for
non-140 engines ( all years and horsep owers
ex/turbos of course) we have designed those too.
Note that, although these systems will fit in FC’s,
you really don’t have the muffler clearance on the
left hand side. Naturally all components in our
dual kits are available individually. Continued
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DUAL KITS WITHOUT MUFFLERS
You can buy all the parts in our mu ffler kits
without muffler(s) as a pac kage dea l (saves $$).
You can hook up your own choice of mufflers but
keep in mind that all our kits are designed to
accept a 1 7/8 inch dia m uffler inle t, which is
stock.
60-69 ALL DUAL NON-140 (190)U-6005
65-69 140HP DUAL (190)U-6006
To add stock type hange r add “x” to p art #
Dual Exhaust systems - continued As described on the preceding page.
NON ORIGINAL
MUFFLER SYSTEMS If you’re looking for something different from
stock we offer these popular “Mini-Turbo”
systems in both sing le and dua l exhaust.
Note that these kits are identical in quality
and compo nents to ou r stock kits prev iously
listed except for 2 points - 1) The mufflers are a
small, free flowing mini turbo type and 2) the kits
come with universal type muffler hangers (stock
hangers will not work with the smaller m ufflers).
The mini turbo mufflers are of all steel
construction BUT they are louder and will not
last as long as stock. T heir ma in adva ntage is
that they produce less back pressure than stock
and that they have a different sound. That means
“louder” - although they are not as loud as
glasspaks or headers.
Even though these are non-stock mufflers,
they have been designed to fit stock pipes
without any modification on your part. Your only
extra job is the mounting and positioning of the
univers al hang ers.
We’ll continue to work on the remaining
exhaust components to provide you with exact
replacement and/or improved parts. If there is an
exhaust product you’d like to see us make then
let us know. W e have acc ess to all the turbocharged pipes -
but is there a demand for them? Please let us know. ****** AS OF 6-04-03 the supply crossover exhaust pipes hasbeen tenuous. We are working to get the situation back tonormal - Give us a call if you have any questions!
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ELECTRICAL PREVENTING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
1) KEEP ELECTRICAL CONNECT IONS CL EAN A ND FR EE OF COR ROS ION - especially the ones in the engine
compartment which are subject to the greatest amount of heat and chemical exposure. Pull the connectors apart
every year or so any sp ray them with WD-40 or its equivalen t. Severe case s may req uire scraping the contacts . In
severe cases you may find that the only option is replacement of the entire harness. Fortunately, we now have exact
reproduction engine harnesses (see page G 24A). Breakdown in the wiring because of age, heat etc. is an increasing
problem. Becau se new reprod uction w iring harnesses are available there’s no reason to put up with bad
connections and substandard wiring. Our reproduction harnesses bring your electrical system back to reliable life
and are very quick and easy to install. When a loss of electrical power of any kind is encountered the very FIRST
thing to suspect is poor wiring or connections.
2) CHECK YOUR POINTS REGULARLY (OR SWITCH TO AN ELECTRONIC IGN ITION) - Surpris ingly C orvair
distributor po ints don't always stay at the proper ga p, and w e've found so me Corv airs to be w orse than oth ers. It
is not unusual for a car that has been run ning fine to su ddenly sta rt running rough or lose power, especially under
acceleration. ANYT IME a n ormal runn ing Corva ir starts to behav e oddly the first thing to do is to check the points
for correct gap . It should be aro und .020 . While you're a t it make sure to check the condition of the points p late. If
it is worn at th e main p ivot point then it will be impo ssible to keep proper points gap. See page G-14 for replacement
plates.
An even better solution is to sw itch ove r to a fully ele ctronic ig nition sy stem. W e sell the b est - The Pertron ix
Ignitor. This unit entirely eliminates the points and condenser and can be installed in as little as 10 minutes. Read
more about this revolutionary Corvair improvement on page G-16.
3) TRY NOT TO RUN EARLIES (60-64) ACCESSORIES WITH THE ENGINE OFF - that is because of the lack of an
"accessories" position on the ignition. I offer this advice with the additional experience that I have never paid any
attention to it and have never burnt any points or had any other problem. While I am sure that there will be those
who disagree with this , I have to say that my experience (over 33 years driving nothing but Co rvairs, an d mos t early
models) shows it to be good advice but not a panic situation.
REBUILT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS VS ?? If your starter, generator or alternator needs to be replaced, what are your options?
GENERATORS - USED ON ALL 1960-64 CORVAIRS -This is somewhat complicated. That’s because you first have
to ask yourself whether you want to continue with a generator charging system or convert to an alternator system.
Quite frankly, unless you want to stay original (stock concours?) Conversion to an alternator is advised. Our hi-output
alternator conversion kits are inexpensive and give you much more reliable system that puts out more than twice
the amp s of a stock ge nerator.
If you want to convert then look over our comp lete conversion kits listed on pa ge G-2. If you want to stick with
the stock generator then......... We don’t offer rebuilt generators mainly because they weight 30 lbs each and can be
burnt out in 30 seconds - burning one out ruins the generator and ruins the core because we have to replace the
armature as well. You can burn out a perfectly good generator by 1)Still having a bad voltage regulator 2)Having
broken or otherwise bad wiring, 3) Having a bad battery, 4) trying to jump start the car and then use the new
generator to charge a dead battery, 5)accidentally wiring the generator backwards.....well, you get the idea. We DO
offer generator rebuild kits (page G-29), but for your own sake (and th e sanity of who meve r you bu y a rebu ilt
generator from) - If the generator “burns up”, “throws solder” or the like it means that there was nothing wrong with
that generator - something else is wrong. A bad generator that isn’t charging CANNOT burn itself up.
ALTERNATORS - USED ON ALL 6 5-69 C ORV AIRS - W e can offe r you reb uilt stock u nits, rebu ilt hi-output units and
rebuild kits. The hi output alternator kits for 1965-69 still give you about 25-30 more charging amps, as well as the
simplicity of an internal regula tor. See G-2 for th ese kits. See p age G-2 for stock replace ment reb uilt alternators .
STARTERS - We sell rebuilt stock units and rebuild kits. We’ve also just added a new hi-torque aftermarket starter
(it’s part nu mber is U-571 8). Remember that all the starters are the same BUT 1960 only uses a different starter
snout, which offsets th e soleno id differen tly. Stock re built starters are on the next page. Rebuild kits on page G-29.
Starters rarely have damaged windings or armatures so they are perfect candidates for home rebuilding.
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REBUILT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Once a gain yo u are pr esente d with the que stions - “R ebuilt by the local
non-C orvair source” or “Re built by a place th at know s Corva irs? Big
commercial rebuilders simply aren’t properly familiar with Corvairs.
Becau se Corv air is all we do we make sure the se units are don e right. A ll
rebuilt units carry our 1 year warranty against rebuilding defects.
All rebuilt e lectrical un its requir e your o ld core or will have a core charge
added to the rebuilding cost. (Core charges are listed in the price sheet next
to the part number) Starter cores must NOT have a broken drive end housing and alternators MUST have the correct
style and diameter pulley.
STARTERS We clean and inspect all parts - the aluminum housing is bead blasted and the
case painted black. A rmatu res , field w inding s and s olenoid fork are tested and
replaced as neede d. Brushe s, brush sp rings, both b ushings , terminal grom met,
are replaced new. Unit is bench tested. NOTE - you should always replace your
solenoid (Pn U-554) w hen you o rder a rebu ilt starter.
1960 starters are same as 61-69 BUT the aluminumdrive end housing is different AND THEY ARE NOTINTERCHANGEABLE! The picture to the below rightshows the difference - to the left is the 1960 type and tothe right the 1961-69.
REBUILT STARTER 1960 ALL (450)U-3499
1961-69 ALL (450)U-3500
New Starter Solenoid 1960-69 ALL (70)U- 554
NEW! COMPETITION STARTERWe now have a Special heavy duty starter that is the ultimate for hi-compression and performanceuse. Also weighs about 15 lbs less than a stock starter. Creates over 500 foot lbs of torque. Theseare all new units, not rebuilt. COMPETITION STARTER (150)U-5718
ALTERNATORS - stock All 65-69 Corvairs came with alte rnators . The sto ck altern ators are an exter nally
regulated, 35 amp unit as pictured to the left. These are perfectly adequate for
norm al everyd ay use .
We clean and inspect all components, and replace the brushes, brush springs,
and both bearings. Diodes, stator and other components are tested and replaced
as needed. It’s always important to have the correct Corvair drive pulley - a fact
that many rebuilders pay little attention to. Have you also checked your voltage
regulator? (Pn U-576)
REBUILT STOCK A LTERNATOR 1965-69 ALL (280)U-3504
HI OUTPUT ALTERNATORS - And Conversion Kits 1960-64 Corvairs came stock with generator charging systems. As these have gotten
old it becomes increasingly difficult to keep the system reliable. 1965-69 Corvairs came
with alternators, but sometimes there’s a nee d for more p ower. W hy not con sider a
modern, internally regulated, hi output alternator?
Our special alternators put out 60-65 amps and use an internal re gulator. T he resu lt
is twice the amps, and more amps at idle speeds. External regulators and complicated
wiring are a thing of the past! (See conversion kits below)
HI OUTPUT ALTERN ATOR only 60-69 ALL (300)U-555
CONVERSION KITS These are needed when you’re converting a 60-64 generator systemor a stock 65-69. Kits all include a U-555 Hi Output alternator (see above) and necessary conversionwiring. 1960-64 kits are available with or without alternator adaptor casting (necessary).60-64 ALL WITH casting (370)U-4037 WITHOUT casting (305)U-40461961-65 FC WITH casting (370)U-4038 WITHOUT casting (305)U-40471965-69 ALL WITHOUT casting (305)U-4048
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G-4
ILLUSTRATION NUMBER
LEVER
17 60-69 ALL ( 8)U-1702
PIN
18 60-69 ALL ( 1)U-1705
SHAFT - LEVER PIVOT
19 60-69 ALL ( 3)U-1703
CLIP - SHAFT
60-69 ALL ( 1)U-1704
COLLAR-STOP
20 60-69 ALL ( 1)U-3195
RING - COLLAR
21 60-69 ALL ( 1)U-3168
THRUST WASHER
22 60-69 ALL ( 1)U-3196
SCREW - POLE SHOE
27 60-69 ALL use 4 ( 1)U-1981
1960 STYLE SNOUT 1961-69 SNOUT
STARTER SNOUTS Starter snouts are only available used for all years,
and subject to avai lable stock on hand. They come
complete with a new bushing installed
SNOUT 61-69 Used (40)U-1696
1960 Used (40)U-1697
DRIVE (BENDIX)We offer a quality rebuilt drive at substantial savings overnew ones. Core is not required on this item. All drives arefully guaranteed for one year.DRIVE - REBUILT 60-69 ALL30)U-1699
GASKET - SOLENOID60-69 ALL (2)U-1706
SOLENOID MOUNTING SCREWS
60-69 ALL SET OF 2 (1)U-
1707
BUSHINGS - STARTER60- 69 ALL DRIVE END (1)U- 558
60-69 ALL COM END (1)U-1695
TROUBLESHOOTING SOME COMMON
STARTER PROBLEMS There are essentially three different types of starter
problems.
1)TURN THE KEY AND STARTER RESPONDS BUT
IS VERY SLOW or may appear to be of normal speed
but the vehicle won't start. This could be anything
from w orn out s tarter bu shing s to old, thic k moto r oil.
If you suspect the starter then worn bushings are the
most common although excessive resistance in the
field coils could be the cause. Cars that start ok when
cold bu t are slow to turn ov er wh en wa rm cou ld
indicate high resistance (make sure your engine
timing is no t too far advan ced).
2)TURN THE KEY BUT YOU ONLY GET A CLICK.
This will either be poor battery connections or a bad
solenoid. What is happening is that not enough
current is able to pass to activate the solenoid. The
first thing to do is to c heck and clean all battery
connections. If the problem persists then you
probably need to replace the solenoid.
3)TURN THE KEY AND THERE IS NOTHING. Once
again, th e cause s will be pretty m uch the same as in
problem #2 above. It is also possible that something
may have happened to the ignition switch or the
wiring up to the switch. In addition you may have
corrosio n at the m ain junc tion. Ch eck an d clean all
electrical c onnec tions an d try ag ain.
GENERATOR TAIL MOUNTS If you’re still using a generator charging system thenit’s very important that you have proper support andvibration control on the tail (commutator) end. Generatorsare long and heavy and lack of support is what breaks thefront (drive end) castings. We sell all the parts individuallyor in a kit. Also note that we’ve listed a few other useditems as well.
BUSHING - RUBBER tail mount 60-64 ALL Each (Uses 2) (1)U-1198WASHER - Tail mount 60-64 ALL Each (Uses 2) (1)U-2201SPACER - Tail mount 60-64 ALL (1) U-548BOLT and NUT - Tail mount 60-64 ALL includes lock washer (1)U-2687COMPLETE KIT - Tail Mount Includes 2-U-1198, 2-U-2201. 1-U-548, hardware (2)U-2728METAL MOUNT - Tail support Used 60-64 ALL with std generator (4)U-2211 60-64 ALL with hd generator (4)U-2212INSULATOR - Tail support 60-64 ALL with hd generator (1)U-2995
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` ALTERNATOR PARTS
DRIVE END FANS - We do not sell the alternator fans or drive end frames. This is because we’realways searching to find enough to make our high-output alternators! Sorry...
U-1702 U-534 U-3213
VOLTAGE REGULATORS Correct voltage regulato rs can b e hard to find. Looks
alone don’t tell the wh ole story. Internally yo u have to
have the correct settings to match the ch arging unit
(Alternator or gene rator). An in correct regulator can
destroy a good generator! Additionally if you have had
charg er problems and have already replaced your
generator but not the regulator be warned that the
whole charging circuit is connected and a defectiv e part
anyw here in the system can cause other compo nents to
fail. Many rebuilders will NOT honor their warrantees on
generators unless the regulator is also replaced.
Regu lators a re pres et to C orvair specifications a nd shou ld
always be considered in an electrical charging overhaul. NOTE:
We only sell one good grade of regulators - this IS NOT the place
for “buck savers”.
On the left and right y ou’ll se e different views of the 60-64
type (upper pictures) and the 65-69 type (lower pictures)
VOLTAGE REGULATORS
60-64 ALL For stock generators (25)U- 574
65-69 ALL For stock Alternators (15)U- 576
60-69 ALL That use an internally regulated hi-output alternator
(pictured just to the right) ( 2)U-4647
GROMM ETS - Regulator 60-69 ALL Used on all years, but the 1965-69 type have an internal threaded nut that this grommet does not have. To use on 1965-69 simply use a through bolt with nut and washer . SOLD AS EACH (1)U-1689
STARTER SOLENOIDS - PARTS
These are new, not rebuilt, heavy duty starter solenoids.
Click click click when you try to start - sometimes the starter
finally works sometimes not - Check all electrical connections first
then,well, it’s most likely the solenoid. Any time you replace the
starter you should replace the solen oid too. T hey’re inexpensive
and ha rder to rep lace if you have to go bac k later!
STAR TER SOL ENO ID
60-69 ALL NEW (55)U- 554
REB UILD KIT - S OLE NOID
60-69 ALL (10)U- 546
CON TACT ASSEM BLY - SOL ENO ID
60-69 ALL Pictured to the right.
Most common part to go bad in the solenoid. It’s also included in the U-546
rebuild kit. Ours are plated copper (3)U-534
GASK ET - S OLE NOID
Yours is missing?? No surprise! These go between solenoid and starter 60-69 ALL (2)U-1706
MO UNT ING S CRE WS - SOL ENO ID 60-69 ALL Set of 2 (1)U-1707
SPRIN G - SO LEN OID Comes with new solenoids 60-69 ALL (2)U-3213
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GROUND CABLES These are small copper
braided cables (sort of like
small early battery ground
cables) Most Corvairs use
three per vehicle - they
bolt to the shroud in the
three locations around the
engine, other than where
t h e r e g u l a r b a t t e ry
negative cable connects.
They are avaialble in 2
lengths - 5/ 1/2" and 7 ½
inches.
5 ½ “ long (1)U- 702
7 ½ “ long (2)U- 666
BATTERY CABLES These are availab le as heavy d uty replacem ent or origina l spring -end. The
spring-end are exact reproductions of the original. The picture to the right shows the
difference between the heavy duty non-original cable (upper) and the exact repro spring
end (Lower). The picture shows the early type of negative cable. Note: The non-original
cable has a heavier braided strand.
NON ORIGINAL CABLES
Examp les are to the left. The up per tw o are the standa rd pos itive cab le (red) and
also the design for 65-69 negative(black). The lower picture is of the 60-64 type negative
cable
These are less expensive than the original repro spring-
end, and as already mentioned, are of a heavier design.
NOTE: Even thoug h these are “no t origina l” be assured that
we have them custom made for us to correct lengths and
correct location for holes. Don’t, for example, end up with a
braided negative cable with 4 or 5 holes at random ! Ours are
specific to the Co rvair!
REPRO SPRING-END CABLES
These are exact repros - right down to wire gauge, color
and numbering (if applicable). The spring-en d feature w orks by com pressing with pliers
to install or remov e. Pictured to th e right is a complete view of a 65-69 spring-end
negative cable, NOTE - As of 1-15-03 these cables had been discontinued by the
manufacturer. Stay posted to find out when we can get someone else to make them!
BATTERY CABLES NON ORIG NEG/ NON ORIG POS/ REPRO NEG/ REPRO POS1960 ALL U- 689 U-5271* U-52781961 CARS U- 696 U- 689 U-5272 U-52791961 LAKEWOODS U- 669 U- 691 U-5274 U-52791961 FC U- 669 U- 712 U 5273 U-5278A1962 CARS U- 696 U- 689 U-5272 U-52791962 WAGONS U- 669 U- 691 U-5274 U-52791962 FC U- 669 U- 712 U-5273 U-5278A1963 CARS U- 696 U- 689 U-5272 U-52811963 FC U- 669 U- 712 U-5273 U-5278A1964 CAR U- 696 U- 689 U-5272 U-52821964 FC U- 669 U-712 U-5273 U-52831965 CAR U- 700 U-693 U-5275 U-52841965 FC U- 669 U- 712 U-5277 U-52851966 CAR U- 700 U- 693 U-5275 U-5286 1967 CAR U- 700 U- 693 U-5275 U-52871968 CAR U- 700 U- 693 U-5275 U-5287 1969 CAR U- 700 U- 693 U-5275 U-528765-69 W/HD Battery U- 700 U- 693 U-5276 U-5287* NOTE: 1960 also has a short “extension” ground cable that connects to U-5271 - exact repro is U-5271X NOTE ALSO - non original positive cables are red, whereas the repro positives are usually
black or black with a red secondary lead.
COR SA C LOC K RE PAIR KIT
Automotive clocks are notknown for their longevity! If youhave a non-working Corsa clockthen upgrade with this retrofit kit.New quartz movement uses 100th
less power to operate than theoriginal and is more dependable -
complete with instructions. When installed looks totallyoriginal! (Sorry, will not work on Monza clocks)
CLOCK REPAIR KIT - (2)U-4191 G-8
SPARK PLUGS Because spark plug s are a pretty un iversal thing for cars (all
cars use them ) the poor little fellows fall into that category of
parts constantly cursed with "Automotive Voodoo". In other
words, everyone has an opinion about what kind of plugs you
"have to use". Man y of these op inions are outlandish, many
simply misinformed. You find the same thing with mo tor oil,
oil filters etc. The simple fact is, the original AC spark plugs
are still the best you can get for your Corvair - The heat range
is correct, the fit is correct and the quality has been
consistent.
EXTENDED TIP ELECTR ODES? We still maintain that some
brands with "extended tip electrodes" can cause local "hot
spots" on the piston crowns. In addition most of these same
brands also seem to be confused as to what heat range
should be used and tend to sug gest h igher h eat tha n is
prude nt for the C orvair.
F OR F F ? - Originally the AC plugs were "FF" plugs (46FF
44FF etc). For the past 10 years now the AC plugs have been
superseded with "F" plugs. There has, of c ourse, b een con cern
that the single "F" plugs were an inferior "update". The fact
has proven othe rwise, in fact it looks like th e single "F" may
actually be a better plug!
SPLIT ELECTRODE PLUGS? As I mentioned earlier, the voodoo quackery never stops with some automotive parts.
First off, in order to prove that something works better than original you really have to apply scientific principles
of testing - and so far, advocates of these plugs use "anecdotal" non-scientific examples of success. It's just like the
guy who puts a loud exhaust system on his car then is absolutely convinced that the car is pu tting out 2 0% m ore
horsepower (it sounds so powerful!). But where's the hard evidence? Did he do a dyno test? Did he even check a
quarter mile run before and after? The written arguments for split electrode plugs I have seen have sort of a
superficial logic (d on't they all?) but the n, after closer thou ght, don't seem to hold up. And fina lly, even if th ey are
better plugs why do they cost almost 3 times as much as regular plugs? That split electrode can't cost that much
more to make! (Starting to see a familiar pattern here?). This issue should be approached with hard-eyed skepticism
- not a "you too can weld aluminum with a propane torch” - state fair mentality. Cow magnets anyone?
SPARK PLUGS 60-68 ALL with 80hp, 84hp, 95hp (64-68) ex/air cond ex/smog pump
60-69 ALL with 95hp (1960), 98hp (1961), 102hp (62-63) 110hp (64-69)
62-66 TURBO
62-69 With air conditioning
65-69 with 140 HP engine
65-69 with smog or AIR pump AC44F Each (3)U-561
Special Race Plug AC42F Each (3)U-562
While it is supposedly cut and dried which heat range plug to us (as listedabove) you may wish to experiment with your particular car. The 46F is the "hottest" plugwith the 42F the "coldest". Ideally you want the coldest plug that you can get away withwithout having misfiring trouble.
SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINERSWe have this excellent reproduction of the original three pronged plastic spark plug wire retainer. Aidsin routing of wires to avoid interference with linkages etc. 60-69 ALL (1)U-1834
WIRE STRAPSWhile not exactly original these are very useful to tie wires together or to other items (fuel lines etc). Hasmany uses on the Corvair! 60-69 ALL (1)U-2928
WIRE NUMBERSEach one of these kits includes enough clamp-on numbers to do 3 sets of cables. Helpful to identify wiresat the distributor or anywhere else along the line. ( 2)U-5035
For individual spark plug cable parts and spark plug cables see the next page.
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SPARK PLUG CABLE SETS
These are the finest cables for the lowest price! All our cables come withcorrect Corvair shroud boots (no right angle boots, however). Theseshroud boots are critical in making sure that your engine cooling happensefficiently! Bad spark plug cables can be the cause of all sorts of misery -missing, poor response, lack of power. Spark plug cables should bereplaced on your Corvair every other tuneup!
SUPERMAG - A black premium silicone jacket and a metallicresistor core. 7mm Stock size and appearance SILICONE WIRE SYSTEMS - Premium 8 mm high performancesilicone jacket and boots. All metallic suppression core. The Ultimate wire!SOLID CORE - Off road use only. Non suppression solid core 7mm
YEAR COLOR SUPERMAG SILICONE WIRE SYS SOLID CORE 1960 BLACK (40)U-565 (40)U-5449 (35)U-642 1960 YELLOW (40)U-5450 1961-69 BLACK (40)U-556 (40)U-4538 (35)U-547 1961-69 DARK GREY 1961-69 YELLOW (40)U-4536 1961-69 RED (40)U-4690 1961-69 ORANGE (40)U-4557 1961-69 BRIGHT BLUE (40)U-4537 1961-69 PURPLE (40)U-4558 1961-69 PINK (RAD!) (40)U-4539 1961-69 BRIGHT GREEN (40)U-4689 1961-69 TEAL (40)U-4689A
Silicone Wire Systems is the work of famed Corvairracer Seth Emerson. He wanted a spark plug wire thatwould offer static suppression (to protect delicateracing instruments) yet would work as efficiently as asolid metallic core wire. To give extra long life anddurability he upped the jacket to 8mm and made sureto use premium chemical resistant silicone as thematerial. These are the best Corvair wires you can buy- and they’re available in a rainbow of colors to matchany engine compartment!
Why you shouldn’t use solid core wires in a street vehicle. Solid core wires cause staticinterference which can cause all sortsof mayhem with your fellow drivers -they can even set off explosive chargesas you drive by a construction site!Keep them off road please!
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DISTRIBUTOR - Tuneup Parts
DALE POINTS PLATE (Read all about it below) 61-69 ALL (15)U-1639
POINTS - Distributor 60-early 61 (clip-on cap) ( 3)U- 515 61-69 ALL (screw-on cap) Delco ( 3)U- 518 61-69 ALL " " Neihoff ( 3)U- 517HOLD DOWN SCREW - POINTS 61-69 ALL ( 1)U- 519
A COMMON DISTRIBUTOR PROBLEM! If your Corvair just doesn't run right the first thing to always c heck is the co ndition of the d istributor points
plate. The plate is d esigned to swing in an arc but not to move up and down. What happens is that the original pivot
pin wears through the upper plate and not only do you end up with a varying points gap and dwell but the electrical
continuity to the points ca n be interrupted. Remember that just .020 worth of wear at this point can negate your
points setting under some load conditions. The most common symptoms of a worn points plate is a car that runs
norm ally at certa in load lev els but ru ns poo rly unde r others - a cceleratio ns or de celeration , for exam ple.
The repair fo r this common problem is easy - just install our Dale brand rebuilt points plate! (Or better
yet, install the Pertronix electronic Ignition system. Listed on page G-16) These quality plates are rebuilt by the same
company that brought you the now-famous Dale bolted flywheels and rebuilt harmonic balancers, so you know that
quality is assur ed. The Dale points plates have a bronze pivot bushing and a special hard-soldered ground wire to
insure that you will always get a good ground.
Whether you decide on a new Dale points plate or a Pertronix Ignitor, you’ll be amazed at the improvement
in performance!
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QUALITY
REBUILT DISTRIBUTORS FROM CORVAIR UNDERGROUND
YOUR SEARCH FOR REBUILT DISTRIBUTORS IS OVER! WE HAVE A WINNING
COMBINATION OF GUARANTEED QUALITY AT AN UNMATCHED PRICE!
Trying to find a rebuilt C orvair distributo r that is done right can be a
frustrating search . Your loca l auto pa rts store p robab ly lists Cor vair
distributors - but - look at their book - "one size fits all"? No way ! There w ere
almost 40 different Corvair distributors! Som e of the differenc es are very
minor, some very important! Because your distributor regulates the entire
engine electrical system, the wrong one will keep your car from operating as
it should. Don't waste time and money with a generic C orvair distributo r -
trust the Underground to get you what you need!
DON ’T COMPARE THESE TO OTHERS’ “low price” UNITS! These are
properly rebuilt, better than original, using the latest features -
ALL OUR DISTRIBUTORS com e standard w ith....
* A ONE YEAR WARRANTEE* ALL NUMBERS MATCH!** DALE BRAND POINTS PLATE - (ex/ with Ignitors) updated to include a special ground wire and bronze bushing -important performance improvements!* DOUBLE BRONZE BUSHINGS - will increase li fe and reliability.* NEW NEGATIVE WIRE AND GROMMET INCLUDED with all designs ex/Ignitor* NEW ROLL PINS ARE INSTALLED* DRIVEN GEAR IS BONDED ON SHAFT* ALL OTHER PARTS ARE CHECKED FOR WEAR AND REPLACED AS NEEDED
* AVAILABLE FIVE WAYS - "BASIC", “BASIC PLUS”, "SUPER" and "IGNITOR"* Some of the distributors have very little difference from Automatic transmission to manual so we mayconsolidate the number stamped on the housing. If you need a specific housing/number for concours etc justlet us know.
CORES - All rebuilt distributors require either a core charge or your old distributor. CORE CHARGES ARE LISTED
IN THE PRICE SHEET
BAS IC MINUS - This is a Basic distributor (see next l ine below) with out a points plate or Ignitor - Basic Minus
distributors use the “Basic ” part nu mber but sub tract $19 .00 from the listed price. M ake su re to spe cify “Ba sic
Minus” when y ou order.
BASIC DISTR IBUTO R - As described above in the general descriptions.
BASIC PLUS - Same as Basic but includes new points, rotor condenser and cap.
BASIC DIST With IGNITOR - A basic with an Ignitor electronic ignition.
SUPER DISTRIBUTOR - A Basic distributor PLUS new points, rotor, condenser, cap, side boot, and new vacuum
advan ce (or pre ssure re tard, for tu rbo m odels). N ote: 140 hp un its will com e with a 110 ad vance .
IGNITOR DISTRIBUTOR - Just like a Super distributor except that it has our Pertronix ignitor electronic ignition
installed instead of points.
BASIC DIST BASIC PLUS BASIC W/IGN SUPER DIST IGNITOR DIST
60-63 80,84 HP (90)U-1654 U-1654B U-1654A (90)U-1940 (100)U-5089
62-63 102 HP (90)U-1655 U-1655B U-1655A (90)U-1941 (100)U-5090
64-67 95 HP (90)U-1656 U-1656B U-1656A (90)U-1942 (100)U-5091
64-67 110 HP (90)U-1657 U-1657B U-1657A (90)U-1943 (100)U-5092
65-67 140 HP (90)U-1658 U-1658B U-1658A (90)U-1944 (100)U-5093
68-69 95 HP (90)U-1644 U-1644B U-1644A (90)U-1945 (100)U-5094
68-69 110 HP (90)U-1659 U-1659B U-1659A (90)U-1946 (100)U-5095
68-69 140 HP (90)U-1660 U-1660B U-1660A (90)U-1947 (100)U-5096
62-63 150 HP (90)U-1661 U-1661B U-1661A (90)U-1948 (100)U-5097
64 150 HP (90)U-1645 U-1665B U-1645A (90)U-1949 (100)U-5098
65-66 180 HP (90)U-1662 U-1662B U-1662A (90)U-1950 (100)U-5099NOTE: All the distributors listed above are screw-on cap type late 61-69. The 1960 early 61 clip on cap not rebuildable.
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A truly superior
ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM
WHY SPEND OVER $100.00 (OR MORE) FOR AN OLD-FASHIONED SYSTEM? WHY NOT CONVERT YOUR OUTDATED POINTS SYSTEM? WHY PAY MORE FOR A REAL IGNITOR SOMEWHERE ELSE?
We’ve sold ove r 4300 o f these sy stems in the pa st 10 ye ars with excellen t results!
As you pro bably kno w, Corva irs can be ve ry hard on p oints. We’ve had som e cars that ne eded to ha ve their points
gap re-set every several thousand miles! Keeping gap AND dwell in line can also be difficult on 34 -43 yea r old
engines. B esides that, ev en the bes t points syste m will nev er work as well as a go od electronic o ne -
The IGN ITOR that w e sell is the most modern system on the market today - it completely eliminates points AND
conden ser, giving you a complete replacement in one small package. To complete the amazement you should also
know that the IGNITOR sells for roughly HALF the price of those obsolete systems!
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE IGNITOR
IS IT DIFFICULT TO INSTALL? NO! Installation is as simple as it gets - there are no external boxes and miles of
ugly wiring to rou te and co nnect. T he entire system is contained inside
your distributor, under the cap. All you have is a positive and a
negative wire com ing out of the d istributor wh ich simply c onnect to
your coil. The IGNITOR works on all late 1961-69 Corvairs with screw-
on distributor cap.
DO I NEED TO CHANGE ANYTHING ELSE? NO! Y ou can install only
the IGNITOR and everything will work great. We offer high ou tput coils
and MSD capacitive systems but they are by no means necessary. By
the way, the IGNITOR is compatible with nearly all other coils and
capacitive discharge systems. IMPORTANT N OTE - you will need to re-
time your d istributor. This is ea sily done w ith a timing ligh t.
HOW LONG WILL ONE LAST? This is n ot really kn own . We have many
custome rs that still run their original Perlux IGNIT ORS (th is comp any’s
fore-runner) and have done so for 10-12 years. The units carry a 30
month replacement warrantee in any case. ALL electronic ignitions
(like all electron ic device s) will eve ntually fa il, no matter what brand -
so it’s always a good idea to carry a spa re or a spare p oints plate w ith
points and condenser etc. That aside, we also should note that the IGNITOR is designed with high-temperature use
in mind and have proven to outlast most other competitors’s brands, especially in Corvair use!
1961-69 ALL w/screw-on dist cap IGNITOR (5) U-651 (Got a c lip-on ca p distrib utor (60- early 61) ?? We strong ly advis e you sw itch to the later 61 d esign.)
And n ow ...THE IG NI TOR I I is in sto ck!! The Ig nitor II is jus t like the re gular Ig nitor exc ept that it offers var iable dw ell in the circ uitry. W hat this means
is that the unit will behave like a higher-priced HEI system. Same easy installation, same reliability as the regular
Ignitor. If yo u curren tly have an Ignito r I should you up grade to the II? W e don’t th ink that is at all nece ssary.
THE IGNITOR II (4)U-6187
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TUNEUP KITSSUPERKITS
These are handy kits that include any number of parts that
you may want to do a tune-up from the sim ple to the exotic.
Of course we offer all these parts individually at our usual
low Underground prices, but the point of a Superkit is to buy
in a package deal to save even more money - it's also
conven ient. All kits, even the most sim ple, contain q uality
parts backed by our 1 year guarantee. Note also that we now
offer an ultimate kit with the fantastic Pertronix electronic
ignition syste m. So pick the kit you like best!
BASIC SUPER KIT - Includes, 6 AC spark plugs, points,
rotor and condense r, copper contact distributor cap, standard
resistor spark plug cables (with correct Corvair boots), and
standard paper air filter(s), one Dale brand points plate. We also now include air filter to carb mounting gaskets.
"A" K IT - Is the same as BAS IC kit just listed b ut does not include a Dale points plate.
"B" KIT - Is the same as BASIC kit but includes Silicone Wire Systems 8mm silicone racing wires instead of std wires.
"C" K IT - Is the same as BA SIC kit but includes w ashable "lifetime" air filter(s)
"D" K IT - Is the same as BASIC kit but includes 8mm silicone wires and washable air filter(s)
"E" KIT - Includes 6 AC spark plugs, 1 Pertronix electronic ignition unit, 1 rotor, 1 copper contact distributor cap, set 8mm
silicone wires, washable air filter(s)
"F" KIT - Is just a set of points, rotor, condenser and cap.
"G" K IT - Is just a set of points, rotor, cap and spark plugs.
"H" K IT - Is a set of points, rotor, cap, plugs and std plug wires.
"I" KIT - Is the same as the E kit listed above but also includes a high output coil, and ballast resistor (62-64 turbo models only)
THE ULTIMATE!
BASIC KIT "A" KIT "B" KIT "C" KIT "D" KIT "E" KIT
60 ALL U-4255A U-4255B U-4255C U-4255D
1961 early (clip on distributor cap) U-4256A U-4256B U-4256C U-4256D
61-63 ALL ex/turbo (screw on cap) U-4257 U-4257A U-4257B U-4257C U-4257D U-4257E
62-66 TURBO ONLY U-4258 U-4258A U-4258B U-4258C U-4258D U-4258E
64-69 ALL ex/turbo ex140 ex64-65 air U-4259 U-4259A U-4259B U-4259C U-4259D U-4259E
65-69 WITH 140HP U-4260 U-4260A U-4260B U-4260C U-4260D U-4260E
64-65 with air U-4257 U-4257A U-4257B U-4257C U-4257D U-4257E
CORVAIR BYPASS SURGERY
Probably one of the most dangerous situations you can encounter in a Corvair has nothing to do with the heater
or the suspension. As the cars have gotten older it has become more of a problem too.
In the engine compartment there is a major wiring junction near the firewall, which includes a large red #10 wire.
When this particular connection becomes old and corroded then poor electrical contact develops. The symptoms
are easi ly recognized. Zipping down a nice Oregon country road at night and suddenly losing all electrical power
without warning is a real thriller, and I don't mean Boris Karloff. You see, the large # 10 red w ire carries all the power
to the front of the car where it is "controlled" and then sent back to the engine compartment. Quite often all the
cleaning in the world will no longer repair the connection to where it can be relied on.
At one time there was really only one reliable solution (which I will list here) although, thanks to new
reproductions, there is a seco nd alternative . The first fix will give p reservationists the bends - but it is cheap and
it works. (N ote: figure #1 ) This involves removing both ends of the #10 wire from their respective connectors. They
are then thoroughly cleaned and so ldered together outside of the connectors. The rest of the connections can be
cleaned and rea ssem bled. W hile this may not give total reliability- a failure will not result in the same disastrous
results as the #10 wire failure. That's why if the connections are really bad or you have a nice car the second option
is more viable.
Fortunately we now have exact reproduction wiring harnesses (with correct conne ctors). These harness es finally
solve the se prob lems b ecause you are n ot attem pting to repair an cient con nection s!
continued on next page
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CORVAIR BYPASS SURGERY CONTINUED
In order to solve the specific problem we have been discussing here will require purchase and replacement of both
the ENGINE and BODY harnesses. See page G26. A side benefit may also be realized if it turns out that other engine
compartment wires w ere wo rn and defectiv e. These quality harnesses solve the problem while maintaining original
appearance!
Never again will you be stuck in the middle of traffic on the Interstate bridge without power. Never again will you
miss th at turn on a midn ight dre ary on to p of Bald Peak M ountain becau se som ewhe re wen t your he adligh ts.
A prope r repair or an ete rnity
in you-know-where! The choice
is up to y ou!
This tech tip was first offe red back in1979 and thousands of people have triedit with reliable results. Because of thenice reproduction wires available now weexpect more future success stories!
In Oregon we have two guys known as ‘The NOS Twins” - Duane and Duane. Here they show off their latest
acquisitions at the 1999 National in Lake Tahoe. These national Corvair Society conventions are great fun - try to
attend them whenever you can! We always list the years’ National in our calendar located in your current issue of
The Corvair News.
Watch for the Penguin Page - in selected issues
Of the CORVAIR NEW S!
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TAIL LIGHT LENSES and HOUSINGS
LENSES - STOP AND BACKUP
We've g ot replac emen t lenses a nd NO S lenses . The N OS are , as usu al,
subject to availability. If you must have NOS, and will not accept the others
as a substitute, then let us know when you order. NOS lenses are identified
in the price sheet, and use the same part number as the replacements.
CAR LENSES
YEAR TYPE STOP BACKUP
1960-61 ALL ex/Monza U-1121 U-1129
1960-61 Monza only U-1121 U-1128
1962 ALL U-1122 U-1130
1963 ALL includes chrome center ornament U-1123 U-1131
1964 ALL does not include center ornament U-1124 U-1132
1964 ALL ORNAMENT ONLY U-1127 U-1127
1965 ALL U-1125 U-1133
1966 early* U-1126X U-1134X
1966-69 ALL U-1126 U-1134
1961-65 FC ONLY Used only U-1219 n/a
ALL LENSES ARE 3 wt units each. * Note that early 66 and later lenses are almost identical, but have a slightly different size aluminum ornament. Unless you specify we will ship whichever we have - if we have any. 66-69 are the hardest lenses to get right now.
EXACT REPRODUCTION TAIL LIGHT HOUSINGS 1960-64 These are machine-formed of anodized aluminum to replace the old bent-up ones you probably h ave on yo ur car. The s top units
come with new socket and pigtail - the backu p units
come with new socket plug-in (the ele ctrical part is
in the engine wiring
harness). You can really improv e both performance
and appearance with these units.STOP/BACKUP HOUSINGS
1960 ALL STOP (10)U-1223
1960 ALL BACKUP (10)U-1224
1961 ALL EX/fc STOP (10)U-1223X
1961 ALL ex/FC BACKUP (10)U-1225
1962 ALL ex/FC STOP (10)U-1226
1962 ALL ex/FC BACKUP (10)U-1227
63-64 ALL ex/FC STOP (10)U-1228
63-64 ALL ex/FC BACKUP (10)U-1229
SEE NEXT PAGE FO R MOUNTING GASKETS,
Important - At press time (3-23-05) the furutre
availab ility of these housings is in q uestion. W e will continue to offer them w hen pos sible and w ill also continue to
carry NOS w hen we can. The m ost difficult to keep in stock are the 63-64 stop assemb lies. We hav e a huge in ventory
of 60-61 backup assemblies, which in some cases, can be converted to stop assemblies.
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NEW REPRO! Exactr e product i o n m o l d e dturnsignal gasket for 65-69U-6193 each
BODY GASKET SUPERKITS We have weatherstrip SUPERKITS but they don’t quite cover everything. These small kits are designed to fill out the othergaskets needed. Kits include (where applicable) taillight lens to housing gaskets, housing to body gaskets, parking lightgaskets, license light gasket, headlight gaskets, door handle and door lock gaskets,
60-64 ALL ex/FC 2dr and convert (15)U-4865
60-64 ALL ex/FC 4 dr and wagons (15)U-4866
61-64 Pickups (15)U-4867
61-65 Vans 6 door (15)U-4868
8 door (15)U-4869
65-69 ALL ex/FC 2dr and convert (15)U-4870
65-67 ALL ex/FC 4 door (15)U-4871
REAR “REFLECTORS” - FC’s For years we’ve had to search for NOS GM reflectors. Then when foundthe prices are - well, not reflective of sanity. To add insult to injury, onceyou install an NOS pair they immediately begin to disintegrate! Enoughalready! We now have nice reproductions of this popular trim item. Correct asan option for all 1961-65 FC’s (Vans and pickups). We’ve even made themof better material than NOS.NOTE: Because of Federal and/or state regulations, these reflectors do notreflect. We have, however, made a very concerted effort to make the “red”area look as authentic as possible. Also note that you can still buy clearunits that have not been finished, which are just right for custom orlighting projects. In fact, we’d like to see any of those custom projects(send us your pictures!). SOLD AS EACH (either side)UNFINISHED CLEAR “REFLECTOR” U-4966FINISHED “REFLECTOR” U-1141
Sorry - But as of 9-03-02 Temporarily N/A! Keep checking our website and the NEWS.
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BACKUP SWITCHES
After much research and some special
machine work, w e now h ave an ex act retrofit
replacem ent switch - th is switch is su perior to
the original design because it is shorter and
much less prone to getting destroyed from
"bottoming out" (the ma in culprit in switch
damage). The new switch comes ready to
install, simply splice in the two wires to your
existing wires and it's ready to go!
SUPERIOR REPLACEMENT 61-65 4 speed (7)U-1146
66-69 TYPE 4 speed (7)U-1150
NOS SWITCHESThese ne w switch es are availa ble in limited su pplies as w e get them.
If delivery is critical it's best to call first for current availability.
1961-65 BU LIGHT SWITCH 4 SPEED - as available (5)U-4453
66-69 " " 3 or 4 spd-As available (5)U-4454
BACKUP SWITCHES - Auto trans type These sw itches are pa rt of the neutral sa fety switch a re not availab le new.
We have listed used ones here and will usually have them in stock.
SWITCH - Backup and Neutral safety - Used 60-64 ALL (4)U-1147
65-69 ALL (4)U-1149
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTERS
Now you can rep lace these! Ea ch “kit”
includes plastic body, adjusting screw and
any mounting bolts needed. Simply drill out
old rivets and replace with bolts included.
60-64 CARS also 61-65 FC Pictured left
(1)U-6009
65-69 CARS Pictured right (1)U-6010
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SWITCHES - Various
SWITCH - Headlight 60-63 ALL (15)U-621 64-69 ALL (15)U-622
ROD - Light switch These are USED - to remove, pull out knob and push spring loaded button on side of
switch assembly.
60 ALL ( 3)U-1790A 61-63 ALL (3)U-1790B
64 ALL ( 3)U-1790C 65-66 ALL (3)U-1790
67-69 ALL ( 3)U-1791
FERRULE - light switch 60-64 ALL Used only ( 1)U-1792 65-69 ALL (3)U-1792A
SWITCH - DIMMER
60-69 ALL ( 3)U-584
TERMINA L CONN ECTOR - dimm er switch
60-69 ALL ( 2)U-4823
SWITCH - Stoplight 60-69 ALL CARS ( 2)U-3509
61-65 ALL FC ( 2)U-
3510
OTH ER SW ITCH ES AR E LO CAT ED.........
TURNSIGNAL SW ITCHES - G-28 IGNITION SWITCHES - G- 28
BACKUP SWITCH ES G-21 WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCHES - G-25
HEATER BLOW ER SWITCHES - G-29
TURNSIGNAL LENSES - Front Most of the time we have a lot of these in some form or another. We have listed Used, NOS and Aftermarket. Not alltypes will always be available - so you’re best bet is to give a second choice or to let us know that you do not want us to sub ifwe are out of the type you want. The Aftermarket lenses are new, but not original GM.
Application Used Nos Aftermarket1960-62 ALL RH Clear lens U-1630A U-1630B U-16301960-62 ALL LH Clear lens U-1631A U-1631B U-16311963-64 ALL RH Amber lens U-1632A U-1632B U-16321963-64 ALL LH Amber lens U-1633A U-1633B U-16331965-69 ALL RH Amber lens U-2768A U-2768B U-27681965-69 ALL LH Amber lens U-2769A U-2769B U-2769
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Reproduced SPEAKERS! We now have excellent replacement speakers for your Corvair! The speakersare available NEW (not-rebuilt or re-coned) as pictured to the right. Speakereven includes the correct black cloth. NOTE - These speakers are used on most years and models of passenger carsbut not cars with air conditioning.
Reproduced SPEAKER (80)U-3524ND
AIR CONDITIONINGPARTS??
Air conditioning is great whenyou need it!Previously not much has beenavailable for Corvairs, but that is
changing. Pictured above left is an exact reproduction of the stabilizing bracket used on all 64-69 Corvairs with air. PN U-6282.Pictured to the right is a compressor mounting bracket for modern Sanden compressors. Will work on all but 140 hp.Order PN (130)U-5767
Two New Books on Air Conditioning! Those who desire comfort in their Corvairs inhot weather will now ride easier. Two new bookson the subject have just been published. Check these new books out in the “R” section of this catalog!
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DOMELIGHT SWITCHES Continued At this time these switches may not be available. Call for further info before ordering.
60-62 ALL U-654 63-66 ALL U-655 67-69 ALL U-1820
DOMELIGHT BASE 60-69 CARS DOMELIGHT LENS 60-69 CARS FC DOMELIGHT LENS 61-65 (2)U-1139 (1)U-1138 (1)U-1137
Also not shown COMPLETE FC DOMELIGHT ASSEMBLY - includes base, lens, wiring and bulb (4)U-4797 DOMELIGHT CHROME BASE/LENS ASSY (no wiring) for FC (2)U-4931
DOMELIGHT WIRING - See page G-26 for complete listing.CONVERTIBLE COURTESY LAMP WIRING - 1962-63 (3)U-60171964 (3)U-6018 65-69 (3)U-6019
BRACKET - shown below. For 1962-69convertibles. Mounts the bulb. Use withwiring harness shown to the right. BRACKET(1) U-1209 DOMELIGHT BULB ALL YEARS AND MODELS (1)U-658
BULBS Quality name brand bulbs - will be Wagner, Sylvania, GE or Delco.
No cheapos! We’ll list these according their most popular application but that may
not be the only place it is used.
REAR STOP/TURNSIGNAL (1)U-656 FRONT TURNSIGNAL (1)U-656
BACKUP LIGHT - Rear (1)U-657 DOMELIGHT (1)U-658
IDIOT LIGHTS (in the dash) (1)U-659 DASH LIGHTS (gages) (1)U-1842
LICENSE PLATE LIGHT (1)U-1843 TURNSIGNAL INDICATOR (1)U-659
GLOVEBOX LAMP (1)U-659 UNDERHOOD LAMP (1)U-3229
AUTO TRANS SHIFT SELECTOR (1)U-1844 HIGH BEAM INDICATOR (1)U-1844
CLOCK (1)U-3227 RADIO (1)U-3228
SIDE MARKER LIGHT (1)U-3300 TULIP (1)U-7050
TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT - an exact repro of 60-64 trunk light. Not the same
as the 65-69 light but will work fine. Will work in other non-stock locations
too, such as an engine compartment light - or anywhere you need a light. Kit is
complete with socket, bulb, shield and wiring. Just mount and connect into
regular 12 volt source. (3)U-5009
Not shown - GLOVEBOX LIGHT ASSEMBLY - Includes socket, bulb and all wiring. Correct stock for FC
but can be used in all other applications. (2)U-4973
CIGARETTE LIGHTER PARTS
OK, we know that smoking isn’t politically correct, but you’ve still got to fill that hole up with something! This is especially importantif you’re restoring to concours or might need to start an emergency campfire.
1960 (5)U-623 1961-64 (5)U-624 1965-66 (5)U-644 1967-69 (5)U-636
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Electrical sockets - BulbsThese are replacement sockets for your tail/stop/turnsignal etc lights. They are close to original but willprobably not always be exact. Please note that the replacement sockets for 60-64 are not in any way thesame, and will require a little “black smithing” to install, but they will work and are better than oldsockets. Note that our repro taillight housings (for 60-64) include exact replacement sockets.
SOCKET - Front turnsignal/parking also rear stop/turnsignal 60-64 ALL also 65 FC Either side see notes above (2)U-3511
65-69 ALL ex/FC Either side (2)U-3512
SOCKET- rear backup (single terminal) 60-64 ALL Either side see notes above (2)U-3513
65-69 ALL Either side (2)U-3514
SOCKET - MISC.
60-69 ALL Instrument cluster (dash) sockets. These are for the dash light bulbs - just splice in (1)U-5356Also see page G-28 for various other connectors. 68-69 ALL Side marker light sockets (2)U-5841
WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCHES Sad to say most of these are used and may oftentimes not be in stock. We’ll do the best we can.
SWITCH - WINDSHIELD WIPER 60-62 ALL Single speed No washer (3)U-623 60-62 ALL 2 speed with washer (3)U-625 60-64 ALL Single speed with washer (3)U-624 63-64 ALL 2 speed with washer (3)U-626 65 Single speed no washer (3)U-1846 65 ALL Single speed w/washer (3)U-1847 65-66 ALL 2 speed with washer (3)U-627 67-69 ALL 2 speed with washer (3)U-628WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER CONTROL - Misc parts 60 All Knob - used (1)U-630 61-64 All Knob - used (1)U-630a 65-66 All Knob- used (1)U-630b 67-69 ALL Knob-used (1)U-630c Retaining NUT for all switches - used U-629
We’ve totally revised our listing for these great reproductions - there are even more wires available than ever
before, and the w ires are even more sp ecific to your ap plication. Wire color, grade and correct connectors are what
you can expect. There are over 250 different harnesses and mini-harnesses possible, so we may not have every one
on the she lf right away . Never the les s we’ll get them all in stock as soo n as poss ible, and sho uld we ru n out it
usually takes no more th an 2 we eks to get. Dash ha rnesses (co mplete w ith correct fuse b lock), trunk and FC forw ard
harnesses along with a lot of others are new, so now there’s no reason to keep putting up with 35 year old wiring!
The complete list is on the next pa ge and is p rinted in horizo ntal format to try and get them all in! If you can’t find
the wiring you need don’t hesitate to call us. For exact reproduction battery cables (spring end type) see page G-8.
note - Always specify your year and model, trans type when ordering as a “crosscheck” against the part number.
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EXACT REPRODUCTION WIRING HARNESSES New wiring is an impo rtant part of a complete restoration. E lectrical harnesses don’t last forever - Wa ter, oil, dirt,
corrosion and plain old age can cause all sorts of troubles. Why p ut up with them ? We’ve com pletely redone our section o n these
wiring harnesses and added many more so that virtually every piece of electrical wiring on you r Corvair can be replaced . These
harnesses are made to fit, look and function just exactly like original. Even the complicated dash harnesses are exact, right down
to the lettering on the fuse blocks.
YEAR MODEL OPTIONS ENGINE BODY DASH TRUNK TEMP/OIL STARTER DOMELAMP1960 ALL w/manual trans U-2440 U-4268 U-3950 U-5323 U-5302 U-2460 U-58001960 ALL w/auto trans U-2440 U-4268 U-3950A U-5323 U-5302 U-2460 U-58001961 Cars ex/wagon w/ manual trans U-2441 U-4269 U-3951 U-5324 U-2462 U-2460 U-58001961 Cars ex/wagon w/auto trans U-2441 U-4269A U-3951A U-5324 U-2462 U-2460 U-58001961 Lakewood wagon w/manual U-2439 U-4269 U-3951 U-5325 U-2462 U-2460 U-58001961 Lakewood W/auto trans U-2439 U-4269A U-3951A U-5325 U-2462 U-2460 U-58001961-63 Vans, pickups w/manual trans U-2448 U-4276 U-3956 U-5326 U-2462 U-2461 U-58011961-63 Vans, pickups w/auto trans U-2448 U-4276A U-3956A U-5326 U-2462 U-2461 U-58011962-63 Cars, ex/wagon w/manual trans U-2442 U-4270 U-3952 U-5327 U-2462 U-2460 U-58021962 Station wagon W/manual trans U-5796 U-5797 U-5798 U-5328 U-2462 U-2460 U-58021962 Station wagon W/auto trans U-5796 U-5797A U-5798A U-5328 U-2462 U-2460 U-58021962-63 SPYDERS U-2444 U-4270 U-3954 U-5329 U-2459 U-2460 U-58021964 Cars W/manual trans U-2443 U-4271 U-3953 U-5330 U-2462 U-2460 U-58031964 Cars W/auto trans U-2443 U-4271A U-3953A U-5330 U-2462 U-2460 U-58031964 SPYDERS U-2445 U-4273 U-3953 U-5330 U-2459 U-2460 U-58031964 Vans, pickups w/man trans U-2425 U-4210 U-3958 U-5331 U-2462 U-2461 U-58041964 Vans, pickups w/auto trans U-2425 U-4210A U-3958A U-5331 U-2462 U-2461 U-58051965 Vans W/manaul trans U-2466 U-4210 U-5799 U-5332 U-2462 U-2461 U-58051965 Vans W/auto trans U-2466 U-4210A U-579A U-5332 U-2462 U-2461 U-58051965-66 Cars W/manual trans U-2447 U-4275 U-3959 U-5333 U-5340 U-2463 U-58061965-661965
Cars W/auto transFC
U-2447U-5333A
U-4275A U-3959A U-5333 U-5340 U-2463 U-5806
1965 CORSA U-2446 U-4274 U-3957* U-5334 U-5341 U-2463 U-58061966 CORSA U-5343 U-5344 U-5345* U-5335 U-5341 U-2463 U-58061967 Cars W/manual trans U-5790 U-5791 U-5792* U-5336 U-5342 U-2463 U-58061967 Cars W/auto trans U-5790 U-5791A U-5792A* U-5336 U-5342 U-2463 U-58061968 Cars W/manual trans U-2465 U-4280 U-4004* U-5337 U-5342 U-2463 U-58061968 Cars W/auto trans U-2465 U-4280A U-4004A U-5337 U-5342 U-2463 U-58061969 Cars W/manual trans U-2465 U-5794 U-5795 U-5338 U-5342 U-2463 U-58061969 Cars W/auto trans U-2465 U-5794A U-5795 U-5339 U-5342 U-2463 U-5806
* dash harnesses for 65-69 cars do not include the instrument cluster harness, which is separate. See below.
NOT E - all harn esses (w here it ap plies) are for cars w ith bu lig hts. If you do not h ave ba ckup lig hts sim ply
ignore extra wiring. (Harnesses specifically without bu can be special ordered) See listings below for additional
harnesses. Not all harnesses may be in stock at all t imes, we’ll do our best but there are 250+!
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HARNESS - On late mode l 65-69 ca rs there is an “ins trume nt cluste r” sma ll harnes s in
addition to the main dash harness.
65 cars U-5807, 66 cars U-5809, 65 CORSA U-5810, 66 CORSA U-5811,
67 cars U-5812, 68-69 cars U-5813
THERMISTER HARNESS - 1962-66 all with temp gauge (Spyder and Corsa)
U-2458
RESISTOR BLOCK MINI HARNESS - 62-63 Spyder U-5814
GLOVEBOX LIGHT HARNESS - all years U-5815
POW ER TO P SMA LL HA RNES S - 62-64all ex/spyder U-5816, 62-64 Spyder
U-5817, 1965 U-5818, 66 all U-5819, 67-69 all U-5820
WIPE R MO TOR - 62 ALL U-5822, 63-64 ALL U-5823, 65-69 ALL U-5824
AIR CONDITIONING - 62-64 all U-5825, 65-68 all U-5827
CON VT CO URTE SY HA RNES S - 62-63 U-6017, 64 U-6018, 65-69 U-6019 G-26
ADAPTA-
THERMISTOR Allows you to ins tall a
therm istor in a non-
thermistor head
(2)U-5256
The Spyders and Corsas have a cylinder head temp gauge that is operated by a sending unitknown as a “thermistor”. This has a fine thread and is mounted in the left hand head. These arenot to be confused with the ‘idiot light” sending units with coarse thread in the right hand head
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Used turnsignal mech-anism parts 1960-64
Cancel Pawls U-6416Detent Roller U-6417Detent Spring U-6418Holddown Screw U-6419Pawl Spring U-6420Signal Housing U-6421
See below for the potmetal actuating Rings
TURNSIGNAL PARTS - Continued
SWITCH ASSY - Turnsignal
60-64 ALL Mounts on column and is actuated by a cable from the below the wheel ( 5)U- 599
64-65 FC Assembly under steering wheel ( 5)U- 600
65-66 ALL ex/with telescopic wheel ( 5)U- 601
65-66 ALL with telescopic wheel ( 5)U- 611
67-69 ALL Type “A” as pictured This is the one most commonly used ( 5)U- 602
67-69 ALL Type “B” as pictured. This switch may have only been used on 69's ( 5)U- 603
PLATE - Turnsignal control
On 196 0-63 cars an d FC’s this p art is a round pot metal as sembly a nd referred to as an “actuating ring” (See box
picture directly above) These are currently only available used. On the 65-69 cars and 64-65 FC’s the plate is made
of plastic and screws from the back of the switch assembly. If you buy a new switch assy for 64-69 (as listed above)
they will include the plastic plate.
60-62 ALL ex/FC Actuating ring Metal ( 2)U-4695
63-64 ALL ex/FC “ ” ( 2)U-4696
61-63 FC “ ” ( 2)U-4697
64-65 FC Plate Plastic ( 2)U- 606
65-66 ALL ex/FC ex/telescopic Plate Plastic ( 2)U- 607
65-66 ALL with telescopic Plate Plastic ( 2)U- 608
67-69 ALL “ ” For type “B” switch ( 2)U- 609
CAM - Turnsignal cancelling
These are the cams that fasten to the back of the steering wheel and shut the s witch off as the wheel is being
rotated back into position. N OTE - T hese are all us ed parts and are usually in short supply. The 65-66 is the hardest
to come by because they fasten to the whe el by cast-in tab s that are usu ally broken off. Fo r the 60-64 ca rs there
appear to be two different types - One is made of metal and has tw o “finge rs” that d rop do wn. T he othe r design is
a plastic “barre l”. Either appe ar to work a nd both in stall in the sam e mann er.
60-64 ALL metal type ( 2)U- 612
63-64 ALL Plastic type ( 2)U- 614
65-66 ALL ( 2)U- 613
67-69 ALL ( 2)U- 615
TURNSIGNAL ARMS
These are excellent chromed reproductions with the correct black knob.
NOTE that the 65-69 replacement is a compromise lever which will not be
exactly correct in length for any of the years - But is has an original
appearance and the correct knob.
60 ALL ( 2)U- 592
61-64 ALL ( 2)U- 593
65-69 ALL see above notes ( 2)U- 594
Many of the turnsignal parts, especially for the telescopic columns, are no longer available new - BUT, we have a largeselection of used parts - Just give us a call.
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HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR
The heater blower resistor is usuallylocated in the defroster air path - It’s purposeis to dissipate heat caused when the blowermotor is used on the slower speed settings.The 61-64 type is used but the 65-69 type is anew reproduction. 1961-64 cars and FC’s USED U-2490 1965-69 CARS New repro U-2484N
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SOLVING SOME TURN SIGNAL PROBLEMSFIRST A DESCRIPTION -
1960-64 CARS, also 61-63 FC 's - use a mechanical mechanism under the steering whee l that trans mits ac tion via
a small wire cable to an electrical switch located about foot down the steering column.
65-69 CARS and also 64-6 5 FC 's - Use a complete electrical/mechanical switch assembly entirely located under the
steering wheel. A wiring loom runs out and along the mast jacket to a connection with the dash harness.
LOOSE TURN SIGNAL LEVER -if the car or van is 19 60-64 th en che ck to m ake su re that th e lever is s crewe d in all
the way - if th at is not th e prob lem the n som ething internally may b e broke n or loose , whic h will require "further
investig ation". On 1965-69 cars a loose lever may be the small bolt that holds it to the canceling cam or internal
damage. With the 65-69 nothing can be corrected from the outside.
TURN SIGNAL ARM WILL NOT RETURN - on 60-64 years this may either be trouble with the pot metal "ring" or
perhaps the cam or sprin g. In 65-69 years a defective switch assembly is possible. In all years damage to the
"canceling ca m" could b e the culprit.
EVERYTHING SEEM S TO W ORK BUT - the lights don't work correctly or at all. In 1960-64 type the cable may be incorrectlyadjusted at the lower electrical switch. A tension spring is all that holds the cable in place and may need "adjustment". Theswitch may also be defective as it contains a number of contacts and terminals, some of which may be dirty or damaged.Sometimes the switch can be disassembled and cleaned. Otherwise replace with our PN U-599. In 65-69 types damaged contactsin the switch assembly will require replacement of the entire switch assembly as the only component that is serviced separatelyis the control plate.(New switch assemblies come with a new plate). See the listing on the preceding page for these switches.
"FURTHER INVES TIGAT ION" - means removing the steering wheel, which will be the necessary operation 95% of
the time. This may be intimidating to some but is not that difficult. A cheap steering wheel puller (our PN U-1239)
is really all you need. Just pay attention to how everything comes apart. When the wheel is removed most problems
will quickly become apparen t.
NOT ALL TURN SIGNAL PARTS ARE AVAILAB LE NEW - But we do have many used parts.
HEATER CONTROL ELECTRICAL PARTSMost heater con trol switche s etc are no longer av ailable new . We hav e lots of used s tuff still in good sh ape that yo u may w ish to
consider.
SWITCH -HEATER BLOWER CONTROL
60-64 ALL ex/with air cond. USED ONLY (5)U-2498 65-69 ALL ex/with air cond. USED ONLY (5)U-2499 62-64 ALL with air cond. USED ONLY -very limited (5)U-1641 65-68 ALL with air cond. USED ONLY -very limited (5)U-1640
ANTENNA PARTS We have listed here NOS and reproduction parts - the reproductionparts may not be exact for Corvair, or may be exact for some years butnot others. We’ll do our best to describe application. Keep in mind, ofcourse, that any antenna could usually be perfectly functional on anycar.
ANTE NNA - Comp lete
This antenna is repro for late 60's Camaro but works very well on lateCorvairs. NOTE - you may need to re-use your old chrome base as theangle may be different. Comes complete with all mounting hardware, cable and antenna (sold one piece design that easilyscrews off for storage or replacement) (20)U-5851 Replacement Antenna MAST- (6)U-5842
ANTENNA - Complete FC This is a very close repro to the FC antenna. The kit is complete (as with U-5851 above) but the antenna mast is a 3 parttelescoping design, like original. Note also that the chrome base is angled correctly! (30)U-5852
ANTENNA - PARTS CABLE ASSY w/base Not original (5)U-5843 CHROME BASE Not orig (2)U-5846 NOS for FC (2)U-5847B CHROME BASE NOS for cars (2)U-5847A CHROME NUT Not orig (2)U-5844 GASKET - round, not original (1)U-5848 GASKET - Original, oval shape (1)U-5848A
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TERMINALS - CLIPS - CONNECTORSELECTRICAL
PLASTIC HOUSING - TERMINALThese are simply the plastic connector housing - no m etal terminals or wires.
HEADLIGHT ASSY double receptacle female 2 way ( 1)U-1211
DOMELIGHT double receptacle male 2 way ( 1)U-1212
GENERAL PURPOSE three way female ( 1)U-1213
GENERAL PURPOSE single male (oil temp etc) ( 1)U-1827
GENERAL PURPOSE single female ( 1)U-1825
ALTERNATOR "over and under" double female ( 1)U-1210
ALTERNATOR four terminal male at regulator ( 1)U-1828
METAL TERMINALThese are the small brass terminals that are used with the plastic
housings listed above.
GAS/TEMP GAUGE ( 1)U-1216
GENERAL PURPOSE single Use with U-1827 ( 1)U-1214
GENERAL PURPOSE single Use with U-1825 ( 1)U-1830
PIGTAILSThese are complete housing, terminal, wire assemblies.
HEADLIGHT connector 2 terminal ( 1)U-4822
HEADLIGHT connector 3 terminal ( 1)U-4823
ALTERNATOR to regulator 4 terminal ( 1)U-4846
ALTERNATOR connector 2 terminal ( 1)U-4847
RADIO SPEAKER connector 2 terminal ( 1)U-4848
GEN PURPOSE 3 WAY with clamps ( 1)U-4824
CLIPSTHREE WAY SPARK PLUG WIRE as used ( 1)U-1834
GEN PURPOSE HOLDOWN CLIP ( 1)U-1835
BATT TO START SWITCH HOLDOWN CLIP ( 1)U-1839
ACCESSORY FUSE CLIP ( 1)U-1838
" " ( 1)U-1839
MISC CLIP ( 1)U-1840
CLIP LIKE U-1835 BUT NO RUBBER COATING ( 1)U-1841
HOLD DOWN STRAPS - WIREGENERAL PURPOSE short ( 1)U-2927
GEN PURPOSE long ( 1)U-2928
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CLUTCH PARTS A superficial glance at a Corv air clutch is misleading.
Although the parts look essentia lly the same there are important
differences.
Essentia lly there are 2 different Corvair clutch assemblies
(and ea ch has severa l possib le variation s).
1960-63 FLAT F INGE R CLU TCH - the flywheel (see next page)
is flat across the face. The throw out bearing is the “long” v ariety
and the pres sure pla te is the “flat finger” (or diaphragm) design -
although when not bolted down, the diaphragm still bends up a
bit. (See picture b elow)
1964 BENT FINGE R CLU TCH - uses a “stepped” flywheel, the
“short” throw out bearing and a bent finger pressure plate. The
plate fingers are bent up and, although it comes down some, still
bends up after in stallation. You can see the difference in the
pictures be low left.
Flat finger 60-63 plate 64-69 Bent fingers designNote only slightly bent fingers Fingers will remain bent up
slightly after installation
TURBO MODEL OR ? (Directly above) To the left is a
standard plate showing the small “lug”. To the right is the
1962- 64 Spyder and 65-69 Corsa plate with the heavy “lug”.
Besides the difference b etween 60-63 and 64-69 type clutches are th e different pres sure plates available. 1962-64
Spyders (with turbocharged engines) and 65-69 Corsa’s (140hp and 180 turbocharged). Two things are different
about these “high performance” pressure plates. The diaphragm pressure is several hundred lbs higher AND they
weight more than “standard” units owing to the heavier “lugs” on the disk ring. These are easy to identify by sight
(see pictures above right) As we understand it, the heavier weight was used to overcome “off the line” response
in the turbos, which are known for a sometimes weak low end when starting out. The reason for them in the 140 hp
non-turbo engines is a bit less clear then, although the higher diaphragm pressure is useful in that application.
Perhaps it was a matter of consolidation (?)
We carry a ll four types of pressure plates plus 2 more of our own design. They are standard weight plates,
but with the stronger diaphragm. This is desirable where you to want to keep total clutch w eight d own (as in
autocro ssing) b ut wa nt the ex tra stron g diap hragm .
PRES SURE PLATE S - Rebu ilt Requires co re or core charge listed in price sheet with pa rt number.
60-63 ALL ex/turbo (300)U-2077 62-63 TURBO only (400)U-2079
64-69 ALL ex/turbo/140hp (300)U-2078 64-69 TURBOS and 140 HP (400)U-2081
SPE CIAL NON -STO CK P RES SUR E PLA TE - Re built
Our rebuilder uses a standard plate core but rebuilds it with a high performance diaphragm. DOES require m ore
pedal pressure than standard stock.
60-63 ALL SPECIAL (310)U-2080 64-69 ALL SPECIAL (310)U-2083
Watch out for your ring gear! Notice that there is a step (picture to the left) on the gear. When theupper step is gone (broken worn etc) the ring gear is no good. Not only can this cause seriousstarter trouble, but is not acceptable as a core to us against a rebuild. Save your starter AND savewasted dollars sending us a core that has no value! It’s ok for the ring gear to have some normalwear but broken or missing teeth, missing upper “step” or a flat spot on the gear (oops someonedropped it on it’s side) aren’t acceptable cores.
OTHER MISC PARTS - BOLT - FLYWHEEL TO PRESSURE PLATE Use 6 sold each (1)U-2082
BOLT - FLYWHEEL TO CRANK HUB This is an odd special strength bolt use 6 Sold each (1)U-1165
WAS HER - F lywhee l Reinforcem ent Used only ( 3)U-2072
H-1 FLYWHEELS AND DISKS NEXT PAGE
Clutch rebuild Superkits are onpage H-6
CLUTCH DISK
These h igh qu ality rebu ilt disks will give years of
reliable performance in all Corvairs. Th ey are
manufactured to our specifications by our local
rebuilder and use the best Raybestos brand lining. W e
have sold several thousand of these and use them
ourselves in our own Corvairs . Unlike some other
brands we ha ve seen , these d isks w ill hold up even in
heavy use. 8" or 9"? Corvairs originally came with 8" or 9" diameter clutch disks.
Although we offer both, we really don't suggest using the 8". The 9" disk will w ork in all years an d mod els of Corvairs
without modification.
IMPORTANT - all clutch d isks req uire a co re or a refu ndab le core ch arge. Th is core ch arge is listed under the parts
price in the separate price sheet. The amount is refundable when we receive your old disk.
WELDED OR RIVET ED HU B? - It has ge nerally b een as sume d that "riv eted hu b" disks won't w ork in Corva irs - this
is only partly true. They will work in 1960-63 style clutches, as th ere is enou gh c leara nce f or the cent er riv ets. It 's
with the later 1 964-69 style clutch that the interference problems come in. If you order a disk specifically for a 1960-
63 clutch we may send y ou a rive ted hu b disk. It w ill work fin e.
VEGA SPRIN G LOAD ED DISK? - To make a long story short. Why would you need one? They cost more, if the
machining is not done correctly they won't work. Over the years people come up with "improvements" to solve
"problems" that aren't really there in the first place. The original Corvair clutch design is a good one and does not
require the use of an "improved" spring loaded disk.
CLU TCH DISK - Rebu ilt
60-69 ALL 9 inch dia (40)U- 351
60-69 (?) 8 inch dia (30)U-2084
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE DISK - this is made of 100% indestructible Kevlar, yet operates like a stock disk. You
can ev en clean oil off it! (60)U-4886
THROW OUT BEARINGS Also known as Clutch Release Bearings. Whenever you have your clutch out it's a good
idea to replace this relatively inexpensive part. We offer both Delco and non -Delco. Both
are excellent replacements. There has been some recent talk about using a "super heavy
duty" bearing in 1964 -69 style clutches . This is not necessary as the replacement bearings
we sell are actually for larger cars to begin with.
THROWO UT BEARING -Clutch
60-63 ALL (20)U-2087
64-69 ALL (20)U-2089
SHAFT - CLUTCH RELEASE ("Snout")This is the shaft that sticks out of the differential and the clutch throwout (release) bearing
rides on it. The origin als were made of cast steel and are prone to cracking. Our new ones
are machined from solid stock and will accept two input shaft seals for greater reliability.
60-69 ALL w/manual transmission (15)U-362
SEAL - CLUTCH INPUT SHAFT 60-63 ALL ( 1)U-356 64-69 ALL ( 1)U-357 60-69 ALL Split Ring Retainer ( 1)U-358
CLUTCH PILOT BUSHINGNOTE: This bearing is made of self-lubricating bronze. Beware of bushings made of other material!
60-69 ALL w/manual transmissions ( 2)U-200
CLUTCH CABLES
All curre ntly ava ilable clutch cables for 60-68 cars a re reprodu ctions. All FC cables are
either used or NOS - although we are still looking into repro or remanufactured. 1969 car
cables are different than the 65-68 and we presently don’t sell them though that may
change. Also note that the 65-68 cables are a high weight owing to the fact
that they are very long rods and have to go as an oversize package. If you buy
up to 5 of them at a time the shipp ing w ill remain the sam e.
Continued next page H-3
CLUTCH CABLES CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGECABLE- Clutch
60-64 Cars Reproduction (30)U-341 65-68 Cars Reproduction (400)U-343
1969 Cars Not yet avail 61-65 FC Used (100)U-342 NOS U-342N
CLUT CH CO NTRO LS - Sm all parts
See drawings below for part numbers. Some parts may require multiple listings and will follow the drawings.
SHIFTER LINKAGE - Parts/Improvements
(Also see page J-5)
SHIFT COUPLER 60-69 ALL May be slightly different from year to year but this replacement coupler will work. (30)U-2064
60-69 ALL PIN for U-206 4 coupler (1)U-33 3 COTT ER KE Y for U-333 p in (1)U-CP-3
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Our improved Quick Shift Kit! For a number of years we’ve been pestered by owners who want a NICE quickshift kit - Once that is accurate, well made and good to look at.. Our kit uses an easy to install extension (optional non-extension instructions arealso included) and features a billet aluminum cnc machined base. Forget thoseugly, crude, poor quality cast iron bases. Ours is milled to exacting specificationswhich will help eliminate many of the traditional adjustment problems too oftenassociated with these kits. We also know you expect the best from Underground so the kit will also include
spacing shims, floor seal, all bolts and nuts and good instructions. (20) U-323GV
Shift Linkage Parts and Improvements - Continued
SHIFT LINKAGE SUPERKITS These kits help you rebuild and tighten up your shift linkages - You’ll be surprised!
60-64 CARS
Includes U-320 shift bushing, U-2064 coupler, U-333 pin, CP-3 cotter pin. (30)U-5706
65-69 CARS
Includes 2 U-321 shaft bushings, U-2064 coupler, U-333 pin, CP-3 cotter pin, U-344 Spacer, 4 - U-322
shims.
SHIFTER KNOBS - Stock and Xtra Large
We have the stock size white shifter balls for 4 speed cars. By accident we ordered some from a new supplier
that looked the same in the catalog (!) but ended up being almost twice as large as stock! A lot of people like them
so here they are. 60-69 ALL CARS w/4 speed stock size (2)U-3808
Xtra Large (4)U-4984
TROUBLESHOOTING SOME COMMON CLUTCH PROBLEMS
THE CLUTCH SLIPS - Usually this is a sign of a worn disk, although a severe leak from the input shaft seal can soak the disk.While adjusting the clutch cable may solve or reduce the problem (and is always worth trying) you can almost be surethat you will have to remove the powertrain and get into the clutch. When the clutch is disassembled the cure (if it is the disk) will be the same - replace the disk. If the disk issoaked with axle fluid do not be tempted to try and clean it then reuse it. While mostCorvair disks fail because of oil contamination long before they are actually worn out thereis no known way of salvaging them. Clutch slippage may also be caused by a defective pressure plate. In addition toslipping the clutch may vibrate, grab or chatter. The basic fact is, if any of these problemsare present it is wisest to replace at least both the disk and the pressure plate. THE CLUTCH VIBRATES OR CHATTERS - this is quite often the same as above except that n otas much fluid has gotten on the disk yet - smaller amounts of fluid contamination, burned spots or a defective pressure platecan cause this. Once again, it's time to get into the clutch!THE CLUTCH SQUEALS - if the howl is when the clutch is being let out with the car in gear then this will almost always be abad pilot bushing. BE SURE TO REPLACE IT WITH A CORRECT BRONZE TYPE! (PN U-200). If the noise happens when theclutch pedal is pushed in - regardless whether the car is in gear or not - then it is probably the throwout bearing. Rememberthat when the clutch is out the throwout bearing is not in contact and should not be capable of making any noise.THE CLUTCH RATTLES - if there is a distinct rattle coming from the clutch at idle with the pedal out, then you can almost beassured that the problem is a loose flywheel. Usually when you begin to depress the pedal the rattle will go away. Oftentimesvibration is also associated with this. About 10% of the bad flywheel cases we have seen have vibration (when revving theengine) but no rattling. My general rule is when a clutch is out and an original riveted flywheel is found it should always bereplaced with a bolted unit (see page H-2).WHAT ABOUT SOLID OR WELDED FLYWHEELS? - neither are a good idea. It is critical that the Corvair flywheel be of a proper3 piece design to properly function as a harmonic distortion dampener. A solid flywheel completely negates this important factor.Welded flywheels are so attractive because they can be cheap BUT remember that three dissimilar metals must be welded -not any easy job to do correctly. Balance can be severely thrown off, if the welding is not done precisely the dampening effectis negated and finally the spring plate can be distorted in the welding process. Almost every welded flywheel we have seenhas had the welds disintegrate. REMEMBER - whenever you have to go into the clutch it's better to be safe than sorry, unless you like doing this major job overagain, and again and again and...........
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CLUTCH SUPERKITS
When we created the SUPERKIT concept over 10
years ago this was one of the first. Those nasty stock
riveted flywhe els have caused a lot of m ayhem with
our cars and this kit was a quick and easy response.
Probably 80% of the clutch prob lems in Co rvairs
can be traced b ack to bad flywheels. Why fool around?
Our popular Clutch kits are now offered in several
forms, as many of you already have Dale bolted
flywheels.
As usual there are core charge s - on the flywhe el,
disk and p ressure plate. W e can always use the cores!
Each kit contain s only the best materials - Dale brand
bolted flywheels, Raybestos Premium clutch linings,
local rebuilt pressure plates done specifically to our
specifications. Delco, Sealed Power, or Bower brands
throwout bearings. GM bronze pilot bushings.
KIT A - Is a rebu ilt pressu re plate, re built clutc h disk, n ew thr ow ou t bearin g, bron ze pilot b ushing , input sh aft seal.
KIT B - Is every thing in an A k it but also include s a bolted Dale br and flyw heel.
KIT C - Is everything in A and B kit but also includes new be ll housing sea l, bell housing g asket and oil pan gask et.
1960-63 ALL ex/Turbo (900)U-4261 62-63 with TURBO (950)U-4262
1964-69 ALL ex/turbo ex/140hp (900)U-4263 64-69 with TURBO and 140hp (950)U-4264
The only difference between regular and turbo/140hp kits is the weight and pressure of the pressure plate. You
should check o ver the n otes on page H -1 to ma ke sure you are orderin g the rig ht kit.
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Replacing that convertor seal? -Then you
need to kn ow this! - The seal appears to be asimple matter - just flip out the old one andpress in the new one until it “seats”. Ooops. Ifyou press the seal too far into the case you willhave a leaker. Install the seal until the face ofthe seal is flush with the face of the differentialcasting. Although this may not appear to bedeep enough it’s really the right location andcan save you trouble later!
(7)U-430(7)U-436(7)U-431(7)U-432
(1)U-293
(2)U-433
(2)U-234
AN IMPORTANT INSTALLATION TIP - In our opinion the weak part of the Corvair clutch is that little input shaftseal. We’ve lessened it’s impact by providing shafts that take 2 seals, but there’s something else you can do. When re-installing a manual transaxle, separate the transmission from the differential. Carefully install the differential first, theninstall the transmission. The problem with trying to install a 150 lb transaxle in one piece is that the wiggling aroundnecessary to line up the input shaft splines can damage the input shaft seal.
DIFFERENTIAL
As Corv airs get o lder it bec omes more im portan t to take ca re of certa in key parts-in the past the Differential
(sometimes called an "axle" or "3rd Member") was an overlooked item in the driv etrain-th at is, until it went out. Then
you just went out and got another good one. I think you see where this discussion is leading.
The fact is, if you take reasonable precautions and correctly repair it when something does go wrong, the
Corvair differential can go many hundreds of thousands of miles.
The most comm on problem with ma nual differentials is that the clutch re lease bearin g shaft (Sno ut) gets
broken or crack ed. To c orrectly re pair this ta kes com plete dis assem bly of the differentia l, so plan on a co mplete
gasket seal kit (listed below ), of course a new snout (U-362) and AT LEAST the front pinion bearing, which is the
weakest of the four bearings. While you are at it, you may wish to consider a complete "tune-up" (see our SUPER
KIT for this pu rpose on p age I-4).
In cases where bad pinion bearings are run for any length of time you will usually find destruction of the
ring and pinion gea rs, require that they be replaced. A t this time new gears are n ot available (exc ept for the sup er-
low non stock 4:11 ratio) but we usually have good used ones available (see page I-5), and oftentimes have NOS
gearsets.
Some special notes about automatic differentials-these employ special internal seals to prevent "cross-
contamination" of the auto tran s fluid (red) and the axle fluid, ALWAYS replace them when you disassemble a
differential, They come in our seal-gasket kits or are available separately.
GASKET-SEAL K IT - Differential These kits are used where a complete teardown of the differential
is needed. Kit includes side seals, input shaft seal (manual trans
type), pinion shaft seals (auto trans type), side adjuster o rings,
speedo drive o ring (60 -64 mod els), stator shaft an d rear adjuster o
rings (auto trans model) top, cover gasket and appropriate mating
gasket. NOTE - Man ual trans kits come stock with one inpu t shaft
seal. If you are using our impro ved 2-s eal clutch release b earing shaft
just add the suffix “A” to the part number and we will include a
second seal. Automatic trans differentials don’t usually include the
convertor seal (even though this should always be changed) If you
want that seal included then use the same suffix “A” with the part
numb er and w e’ll include it.
GASKET - SEAL KIT Differential 60-63 ALL w/manual trans 64-65 ALL w/manual trans
66-69 ALL w/manual trans
60-69 ALL w/auto trans
CONVERTOR SEAL 60-69 ALL GASKET - Top Cover 60-69 ALLGASKET - Diff To Trans mating 60-65 ALL w/manual trans Mating gaskets are continued on page I-3
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Don’t settle for Chinesebearings! All our bearingsare USA or German made!
DIFFERENTIAL to TRANS MATING GASKETS cont. 66-69 ALL ( 3)U- 235 60-69 ALL with auto trans ( 3)U -236FOR QUANTITY DISCOUNTS OF THESE AND OTHER GASKETS SEE THE BACK PAGEOF THE PRICE SHEET.SEAL - Side Adjuster 60-69 ALL Oil SEAL ( 1)U-2127 60-69 ALL Large Adjuster O RING ( 1)U-2128SEAL - TRANS INPUT SHAFT 60-63 ALL ( 1)U- 356 64-69 ALL ( 1)U- 357 60-69 ALL Split WASHER (retainer) ( 1)U -358NOTE THAT MANY PEOPLE LIKE TO USE TWO INPUT SHAFT SEALS. THIS IS A GOODIDEA IF YOU CAN GET TWO TO STAY IN PLACE (WHEN USING THE STOCK CLUTCHRELEASE SHAFT SNOUT). IF YOU ARE DOING A COMPLETE DIFFERENTIAL REBUILDYOU WILL WANT TO REPLACE YOUR SNOUT WITH ONE OF OUR SOLD MACHINEDONES WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO TAKE TWO SEALS.O RING - Speedo Drive 60-64 ALL also 65 FC ( 1)U-2129
SEALS - MISC for auto trans diff. only 60-69 ALL PINION SHAFT SEAL either end ( 2)U-2130 60-69 ALL CONVERTOR HUB SEAL ( 2)U- 293 60-69 ALL Stator Shaft O RING ( 1)U-2132 60-69 ALL Rear Adjuster O RING ( 1)U-2133
BEARING - DIFFERENTIAL 60-69 ALL Pinion Bearing either end (20)U- 435 60-69 ALL Side Bearing either side (25)U- 434
SHAFT - Stator or Clutch Release 60-69 ALL w/auto trans Stator SHAFT Used only (20)U-3886 60-69 ALL w/manual trans Machined out of solid steel to accept two input seals. (20)U- 362
ADJUSTER - DIFF SIDE Note: these are all used parts. 60-64 ALL ex/Posi RH either side also LH posi (35)U-2134 65-69 ALL ex/posi RH either side also LH posi (35)U-2136 62-64 WITH POSI RH side only (35)U-2166 65-69 with POSI RH side only (35)U-2135ADJUSTER - DIFF PINION - REAR Note: these are all used parts. 60-65 ALL with/manual trans (25)U-2138 66-69 ALL w/ manual trans (25)U-2139 60-69 ALL w/auto trans (25)U-2137LOCK TAB - ADJUSTER - MISC. 60-69 ALL to lock side and rear adjuster LOCKTAB ( 1)U-2141 60-69 ALL BOLT ( 1)U-2149 60-69 ALL Special Bolt/Stud used on RH side only. The clutch return spring hooks to it. ( 1)U-2140
SHIM - FRONT PINION SHAFT BEARING These are all for all 60-69 differentials, auto trans or manual. Use to get correct gear mesh with ring gear. .006 thick U-2141 .009 thick U-2142 .012 thick U-2143 .015 thick U-2144 .018 thick U-2145GEAR - DIFF CARRIER These gears are USED ONLY although we sometimes have NOS ones. 60-69 ALL Small gear use two U-2146
60-69 ALL ex/posi Large gear use two U-2148 I-3
WATCH OUT FOR YOUR NOSE! If you have you r powertr ain out and plan to get into the clutch or
different ial area th en you should inspec t your diffe rential "no se".
This "snout" (actually called the Clutch Release Be aring Shaft) can
get cracked or broke n from im prope r installation, running a bad
flywhe el, or from old age. Small, hairline cracks are sometimes
difficult to see so look carefully in a strong light. If the snout has a
small crack or chip you should assume that it will get much
worse. While the th ought of ha ving to replac e the shaft may te mpt
you to ignore a "small" crack DON'T DO IT! - I can guaran tee that
you'll only end up having to do it over again very soon.
To replace the snout the entire differential must be disassembled with the snout being pressed in and out from
the inside of the case - you will need a hydraulic press, a side bearing tool (PN U-3060) a gasket and seal kit (see
page I-2) an d of course a new sn out (nose).
We now offer a solid steel machined shaft that will also accept two input shaft seals for an extra measure of
safety PN U-362.
Whe n doing this we also recommend replacement of the front pinion bearing, as this is the bearing that goes out
the most. Our pn is U-435.
It is also a good idea to coat the threads of the side adjuste rs with anti-seize U-1117 to keep them from gumming
up later on.
DIFFERENTIAL SUPERKITEach kit include s all 4 bear ings and races (2 sid e, 2
pinion), a solid steel machined clutch release bearing
shaft (snout- 60-69 manual differentials only), gasket
and seal kit, conv ertor seal (auto tra ns kit only).
60-63 ALL w/man trans (70)U-3876
64-65 ALL w/man trans (70)U-3878
66-69 ALL w/man trans (70)U-3879
60-69 ALL w/autotrans (60)U-3877
POSITRACTION CLUTCH PACKSNo longer necessary to try and find good used ones now that these
reproductions are available. For all 62-69 with positraction.
POSITRACTION CLUTCH PACK (125)U-4215
REPRODUCED PINION SHAFTExact repro p inion sh aft made of quality high grade steel. Can be
used on 60-64 but will not have a speedometer drive.
NEW PINION SHAFT 65-69 ALL ex/FC (100)U-4186
4 SPIDER GEAR KIT Watch our website and The News for details on our upcoming
solid steel carrier cover and 4 spider gear kit! Will be available individually or in several kit versions.
GEAR THEORYThe question oftentimes comes up regarding which gear ratio to use in your Corvair differential. The factory used the following -1960-63 3:27, 3:55 and 3:89 were all available ratios. What you got standard depended on a number of factors - car or van? Typeof transmission, etc. Also of note is that 1963 is the only year that a 3:08 ratio was offered. In 1964 the 3:08 and 3:89 ratios weredropped leaving 3:27 pretty much as the standard ratio and 3:55 as the optional one. This lasted until the end of production in1969. Because of replacement gearsets now available and the addition of a low 4:11 ratio, you pretty much have your choice -so which to use? Let's look at the operating characteristics of the two extremes - a 3:08 ratio gives the slowest engine speedfor road speed. In theory this means best gas mileage but is hard on clutches and not suitable for heavy vehicles (like vans etc).The 4:11's give stump pulling power, but cause high engine RPM's for road speed and supposedly give worst fuel economy. Imake those comments about fuel economy because, in the Corvair at least, the motor operates the most efficient around 3400+rpms and the best gas mileage. The best mileage I have ever gotten was in a Spyder with 3:89 rear end.(Engine was a 196380hp, however)
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DON’T YANK THATPOWERTRAIN OUTYET!!! If your Corvair is a1960-64 car or 1961-65FC, and it juststopped moving whenyou let the clutch out,don’t assume that thedifferential is trash! Each one of the rearaxles has a cast ironyoke pressed onto theend (pictured above)and the internalsplines get worn.When this happens,and the press fit isgone, the yoke willwork back and forthuntil it strips out(usually at a stop signor light when you tryto get moving). The simple fix is toreplace the end yoke,but make sure thatthe replacement fitson tightly or you’ll beright back where youstarted in a fewmonths!
REBUILT UNIVERSAL ASSEMBLIES The proper replacement of universal joints can be a little trickyplus you need a good press and the right fixtures, or you may damage the u joint. We have theseassemblies ready to go - 1960-64 cars and 61-65 FC’s come as a stub axle with a new u-joint(Specify long or short stub axle) 1965-69 cars are the complete axle with a new u joint installedon each end. Remember - we still use the more costly USA made u joints. Nearly everyone isnow selling foreign “dollar savers”.
REBUILT STUB AXLE END 1960-64 CARS 61-65 FC SHORT (90) U-6318 1961-64 CARS 61-65 FC LONG (110)U-6319
REBUILT AXLE 1965-69 CARS Either side (200)U-6320
REBUILT DIFFERENTIALS All our rebuilt differentials are done right here at our warehouses. The bearing and gear clearances are critical, so this isn’ta job for a novice. When we rebuild your differential we replace all side and pinion bearings and races. The carrier assembly is torn down andgears, shaft and washers are all checked for damage or abnormal wear. On 1960-69 manual transmission differentials, we replacethe clutch release bearing shaft (snout) with one of our solid steel double shaft snouts. Of course all seals and gaskets are alsonew. Naturally the ring and pinion are checked, not just for damage, but also for excessive or unusual wear. Differentials that havebeen “set up” incorrectly or run without lubricant make re-use of the gears impossible. Replacement of the gears is not includedin the regular rebuild cost and, depending on the ratio desired, will be available as new or used gears. If you are purchasingone of our cores then this is not a factor unless you want new gears. CORES - Before you send us your core consider this important reality. If your ring and pinion gears are not reusable then itwill probably not be worth the cost of freight to send the other parts (ex/ in the case of positraction units)We oftentimes charge as much just for the ring and pinion gears as for an entire core Contin ued n ext page
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Rebuilt differentials continued The truth is that the ring and p inion gears and the p inion shaft are
95% of the value of the unit and if they are bad then you don’t really have a core.
REBUILT DIFFERENTIALS are guaran teed for one y ear from pu rchase. Th is guarante e covers O NLY n ew parts
replaced by us a nd our workm anship . As usual the warrantee does not cover differentials used in Corv-8's, dune
buggies, race car s or othe r similar n on-stoc k uses . There are many options to consider, so simply give us a call
to get prices. 503-434-1648
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS There are two distinctly different rear wheelbearing designs on Corvairs. The first would be theswivel press-on type, used on the 60-64 cars and 61-65 FC’s (As pictured to the left) Although the picture shows the 1960-62 car and61-65 FC’s as appearing the same, they are not. TheFC’s are about 10% larger all around. These rear wheel
bearings have never been cheap. I can recall that they sold for around $60.00 back in the mid 70's - That translates out to about$360.00 today. As mentioned, these bearings have not been manufactured since the early 80's and that was for a run of the 60-62 car type.They pretty much have gone up in price ever since. We have always preferred to sell NOS bearings so long as they can be found.Unfortunately the supply is seriously drying up - but there is another option. Why not simply have the bearing reproduced? Cost. None of the parts in a Corvair rear axle bearing are available new - notthe bearings, or races, or seals, or housings! We’ve had to rely on NOS bearings. However..... Back in the early 90's a small bearing company in southern California designed a retrofit bearing assembly that would workin Corvairs. This was done by taking a new foreign car bearing that had just become available. The critical issue with thesebearings is that the i.d. of the bearing must be exact to a half thousandth or less of the original design. This is because the pressfit on the axle is the only thing that holds these bearings in place. The new car bearing of course had no similarity to the Corvair other than the correct i.d. This necessitated a completelyredesigned housing so as to work with the Corvair. The design that was finalized seemed to work quite well - although thereare potential issues. First, the overall length of the internal sleeve (the part that presses onto the axle) is about 40% shorter thanoriginal. This again raises the press-fit issue. Two spacers are machined so that the bearing will be located correctly on the axlebut they do virtually nothing to help hold the bearing on the axle. Of course the housing that bolts to the Corvair backing plate is totally different and the replacements have been machinedout of aluminum rather than cast or stamped steel, like the original. So long as a proper grade of aluminum is used, we don’tthink that this is a serious issue. New side seals have to be designed as well. Although we have been aware of this design (and have drawings for the housing etc) we have opted not to sell them becausethe press-fit issue has always concerned us. The problem is, now that the NOS bearings are getting very difficult to find, we maysoon not have a choice. We’ll list a part number for them, but we would like to hear from you as to your feelings on the matterbefore we start making them. Note that we also offer “reworked” bearings. These are rarely available and consist simply of bearings that have been madeup out of parts from other used bearings. There are no new parts involved, just, say for example, one good bearing made outof the parts of 5 or 6 bearings. We also list used bearings (that are still on the axle) - we strongly do not suggest these for streetuse, as they are 40+ years old and may not be much better than what you already have. We offer them here as a low costalternative to folks using them in dunebuggies. As you can see the short term outlook here is not the best, but we’ll keep working at it!REAR AXLE BEARINGDESCRIPTION USED BEARING* REWORKED NOS FUNCTIONAL REPLACEMENT1960-62 CARS (90)U-3743 (90)U-1920 (90)U-441 (90)U-42891963-64 CARS (90)U-3744 (90)U-1921 (90)U-442 (90)U-42901961-65 FC’S (100)U-3745 (100)U-1922 (100)U-443 (100)U-4291
REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES - 65-69
The second rear wheel bearing design is the type used
on all 1965-6 9 cars. T his is an assem bly con sisting of an
inner and outer bearing with spacers and seals. (Pictured
to the right in the crude crossectional drawing) Because
the unit is rebuildable we avoid the problems associated
with the 60-64 design.
Some p eople re build th eir own units, an d we sell all the
parts to do just that (next page) but you should know that
rebuilding require s a pres s, fixtures , 2 special pullers and
a dial indicator, to do the job properly.
If you decide no t to tackle the job yourself we can also
offer you rebuilt as semb lies all read y to insta ll.
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REBUILT REAR AXLE ASSY Late model Corvairs (65-69) had acompletely redesigned rear axle bearingdesign. Fortunately none of the partsneeded in a rebuild are very exotic(except the outer seal, which we havehad remanufactured). The majordisadvantage to this design is the actualrebuilding of a 30 year old unit - they can be very difficult to getapart, and require careful measuring to get back to correct
installed clearances. You’re in luck because we’ve rebuilt a lot of these assemblies and have the tools andexperience to do it right! We disassemble and clean all parts. Exterior parts are painted black. New inner and outer bearings andraces are replaced as are both inner and outer seals. Correct clearance is figured and shims are added as needed.Finally moly grease is added and the unit is ready to go! Note that the only difference between 65 and 66-69 is the end yoke. The 65 type has smaller bolts. Both areinterchangeable with each other by simply using the correct bolts and straps. Note also that there is a Right anda Left but the only difference there is the hole drilled in the backing plate for the e brake cable. Folks that carry aspare unit will drill the opposite hole and just carry arubber plug to block off whichever hole is not in use. Because this is a rebuilt item there is a core charge(or you can send your old core ahead). The core chargewill be listed in the price sheet with the part number asusual. Do not send any brake parts with the backingplate! But we do need the backing plate because it’scaptive in the completed bearing assembly.REBUILT REAR BEARING ASSEMBLY1965 ALL ex/FC RH (400)U-41821965 LH (400)U-418366-69 ALL RH (400)U-418466-69 ALL LH (400)U-4185
SMALL PARTS - Rear Bearing Assy Note - all parts are for the 65-69 rear bearing assemblies unless otherwise noted. REAR BEARING INNER (20)U- 444 REAR BEARING OUTER (20)U- 445 REAR SEAL - INNER ( 2) U-2182 REAR SEAL OUTER ( 2) U-2183 SHIELD - INNER BRG - Used only (2)U-2184 NUT - REAR SPINDLE (2)U-2185 WASHER - FOR SPINDLE NUT ( 2)U-2186 SPACER - BEARING Used only (4)U-2187
SHIMS - Wheel Bearing Spacing - Listed according to thickness in thousandths ,097 U-2173 .103 U-2174 .109 U-2175 .115 U-2176 .121 U-2177 .127 U-2178 .133 U-2179 .139 U-2180 .145 U-2181
OTHER REAR BEARING PARTS (AND THE LIKE)
For early (60-64 and 61-65FC) rear axle bearings see page I-6STUDS - NUTS - Rear wheel60-69 ALL STUDS - Press in as needed Each (2)U-116060-69 ALL NUTS - As needed Each (1)U-2192STUB AXLES - rearThese are the short axles that connect the U joint to the largeraxle They slide into the differential. On 1960 only both sides willbe “short”. On 61-64 and 65-69 the right hand stub axle is “short”and the left hand is “long”. Also note that posi units use a
slightly different “long” stub axle because the shield is placed out a bit farther. These are all USED parts although we sometimes have NOS.1960 EITHER SIDE (30)U-2196 1961-64 RH SIDE (30)U-21961961-64 ALL ex/posi LH SIDE (40)U-2197 POSI MODELS LH SIDE (40)U-2197X1965-69 ALL RH SIDE (30)U-2198 65-69 LH SIDE ex/posi (40)U-2199 POSI MODELS (40)U-2199X
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VARIOUS AXLE PARTS - continued
FLANGE -axle end60-64 also 61-65 FC this is the cast iron yoke that presses onto the end of
each axle. When they wear they can strip out. Currently available
USED only. (10)U-2200
WASHER- BOLT- axle flange
60-64 also 61-65 FC WASHER ( 1)U-2201
60-64 also 61-65 FC BOLT ( 1)U-2202
60-64 also 61-65 FC LOCK WASHER ( 1)U-2203
U BOLT - axle flange
60-64 also 61-65 FC use 2 per side ( 2)U-2204
STRAP- BOLT- axle yoke
65 ALL ex/FC use 2 per side USED ( 2)U-2169
UNIVERSAL JOINTS60-69 ALL as used HEAVY DUTY W/grease fittings. Don't waste your
money on "standard" U joints! (15)U- 438
60-69 ALL SUPER HEAVY DUTY special forged crossection, larger
rollers. Th e sturdie st U joint y ou can buy! (20)U- 437
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS - Parts
No! W e do n ot sell
“cheapo” “dollar
savers” wheel
bearings! The se are
all first quality. You
can buy cheaper
wheel bearings but
do you really want
to? D o your self a b ig
favor - Save money
somewhere else.
BEARING- Front
Whe el
60-64 ALL ex/FC inner ( 6)U- 753
60-64 ALL ex/FC outer ( 6)U- 755
65-69 ALL also 61-65 FC inner ( 6)U- 756
65-69 ALL also 61-65 FC outer ( 6)U- 757
SEAL - Front Wheel bearing60-64 ALL ex/FC ( 2)U- 760
61-65 FC ( 2)U- 761
65-69 ALL ex/FC ( 2)U- 762
CORVAIR UNDERGROUND Inc. accepts all major creditcards - Order by phone, fax, mail or e.mail - we even shipCOD (COD fee $7.50 extra) or you can mail in a check
G R E A S E C A P - F r o n t W h e e l 60-64 CARS rh or lh ( 2)U-2295
61-65 FC rh or lh ( 2)U-2296
65-69 CARS rh only ( 2)U-2296
NUT - WASHER- CLIP - Front Wheel Bearing 60-64 ALL ex/FC NUT ( 2)U- 764
61- 65 FC NUT ( 2)U- 765
65-69 ALL ex/FC NUT ( 2)U- 766
60-64 ALL ex/FC WASHER USED ONLY ( 1)U-2293
61-65 FC WASHER USED ONLY ( 1)U-2294
65-69 ALL ex/FC WASHER USED ONLY ( 1)U-2294
60-64 ALL also FC COTTER KEY ( 1)U-2414
SPECIAL CAP - CLIP - Speedo drive The left hand front spindle drives the speedometer
on all 65-69 cars. As a result there are some special
parts.
65-69 ALL SPECIAL KEY CLIP ( 1)U-2298
65-69 ALL DRIVE CAP LH ( 2)U-2297
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REBUILT TRANSMISSIONS - Continued Should you wish to order one of our cores (we try to always have them) simply call us for current availability. Even if youuse one of our cores your old transmission may still have some or all of its core value. A simple rule of thumb is that if yourtransmission has any actual internal component damage it more than likely will not work as a core. REMEMBER thattransmissions can be shipped by UPS.
REBUILT TRANSMISSION
61-63 4 SPEED (75LBS)U-4135 64-65 4 SPEED (75LBS)U-4136
66-69 4 SPEED (90LBS)U-4137 66-69 3 SPEED (90LBS)U-4059
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AN ALL-NEW QUICK SHIFT KIT!
The wait is over! We weren’t satisfied with the old cast ironshift kit - so we had ours redesigned! Our kit features a cncmachined aluminum base that is much more accurate and looksa lot better too. And unlike other kits on the market, ours isreally complete - nothing extra to buy. We’re also offering some new Superkits that include our newquick shift kit as well as our Shifter Superkit listed above. Transform your old shifter now !QUICK SHIFT KIT 60-69 ALL W/4 speed trans (25)U-323GV
The Best of Both Products! We highly suggest our Com bination shift
Superkits for 1960-69 c ars w/4 speed
transmissions. Each kit includes our all-new
Quick Shift Kit plus the appropriate Shift Linkage
Super kit listed above. You’re going to work that
shifter a lot - Why not make it a pleasant job?
QUICK SHIFT SUPER KIT 1960-64 (30)U-6274
1965-69 (30)U-6275
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Shift Linkage Parts and Improvements - Continued
SHIFT LINKAGE SUPERKITS These kits help you rebuild and tighten up your shift linkages - You’ll be surprised!
60-64 CARS Includes U-320 shift bushing, U-2064 coupler, U-333 pin, CP-3 cotter pin. (30)U-5706
65-69 CARS Includes 2 U-321 shaft bushings, U-2064 coupler, U-333 pin, CP-3 cotter pin, U-344 Spacer, 4-U-322 shims (35)U-5707
Xtra Large Stock size
We have the stock size white shifter balls for 4speed cars. By accident we ordered some from anew supplier that looked the same in the catalog (!)but ended up being almost twice as large as stock!A lot of people like them so here they are.
60-69 ALL CARS w/4 speed stock k size (2)U-3808 Xtra Large (4)U-4984
(Will not work on
FC’s)
THE CORVAIRSHIFTER is av e r y g o o dsystem whenthings are asthey should be.By replacing afew basic itemsyou can have avery positivesh i f te r . Wesuggest theshift linkageSuperkits at thetop of this pageas they containall you needand are notvery expensive. You 4 speedtrans guys canalso raise yours h i f t i n genjoyment withone of our all-new quick shiftKits, also listedabove!
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARTS
GM must have done a pretty good job of designing the Corvair Powerglide transmission. This is a mixed blessing
because parts that "never" wear out a re pa rts th at so on b ecom e "No t ava ilable " bec aus e the re isn 't any demand for
them. This is the curse of the Corvair powerglide - they are so indestructible that there are few people with a lot of
experience in rebuilding them and even worse, very few of the parts are available new. We have listed here what
few new parts are available and have also listed m any of the used parts too. The fact is we usually have several
powerglides and sets of u sed parts a round at an y given tim e so we c an usua lly supply you with w hat you ne ed. If
you also need a rebuilding service we can also help out there too. NOTE; The most serious parts problem right now
is the lack of new bronze bushings and washers - and used ones are usu ally either to o worn or impo ssible to reclaim.
So far there hasn't been enough demand to warrant reproducing them. If this situation changes we wil l let you know.
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U-3152
U-3151U-237
REBUILT AUTOTRANSMISSIONS?
An automatic transmission isa bit intimidating - yet they’renot as bad as you might think.We suggest our repro shopmanuals or manual CD’s(section R). Or if you prefer wecan build you one in our shop(see next page)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GASKET UNITS and Individual GasketsWe se ll gaske ts for thes e in com plete se ts or individ ually as neede d.
GASK ET UN IT - Comp leteThis kit includes all gaskets and nearly all of the seals to rebuild an automatic transmission. Includes oil pan gasket, covergasket, both valve body gaskets, mating gasket, cover seal, pump seals, piston seals. For all years of Corvair.
60-69 ALL KIT (20)U-246
GASKETS - Individual ALL Pump Cover - paper ( 3)U- 237 ALL Vacuum Modulator to case - paper ( 3)U- 238
ALL Oil pan - rubber (neoprene) ( 3)U-1903
ALL Oil pan - cork/nitrile (Best) ( 4)U-1909
ALL Transfer plate to main valve assy -paper( 3)U-3151
ALL Valve body assy to case - paper ( 3)U-3152
More gaskets and seals listed on the next page.
TORQUE CONVERTORSIn the past we have been able to offer rebuilt convertors (PN U-4457). Unfortunately we dropped them because
we d id not like th e ring ge ars they installed on them . If you kno w of a s ource fo r correct rebuilt convertors we
would like to know about it. In the meantime we’ll continue to offer good used convertors as the supply holds
up.
USED TORQUE CONVERTOR 60-69 ALL (400)U-294 REBUILT (When available) (400)U-294RB
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J-9
SEALS - IN TERN AL
60-69 ALL Inner clutch piston SEAL (1)U-1914
60-69 ALL Outer clutch piston SEAL (1)U-1915
60-69 ALL Rear pump lip outer SEAL (1)U-1916
60-69 ALL Rear pump lip inner SEAL (1)U-1917
SEALS - OUTER
60-69 ALL Governor to case O RING (1)U- 240
60-69 ALL Pump cover large O RING (1)U- 242
60-69 ALL Convertor hub SEAL (2)U- 293
60-69 ALL Shift cable to case O RING (1)U- 306
60-69 ALL Throttle valve shaft O RING (1)U-3041*
* IMPORTANT TECH NOTE! A very common source of leaks is this little tiny O ring. The leak will usually appear to be a problemwith a pan or pan gasket, but repeated replacement of the pan gasket does no good, baffling the owner. The symptoms areclassic - no real leaking when running or when first parked, but park the car and a day later a small pool of trans fluid wouldappear on the floor. A day later, the pool gets bigger. This could go on for several days and then just stop.. The leaking eventuallystops until you run the car and park it again. Many people believe that it’s the shift cable o ring leaking - but the cable (and it’so ring) are far above the fluid level, and while they can leak some, it will always be while the transmission is actually operating -not when the car is sitting.NOTE: All the seals and O rings listed above are included in U-246 Gasket/Seal kit except the U-293 Convertor Seal.
PAN GASKETSWe have dealt with automatic transmission pan gaskets for years now - and we believe we can offer you the best choices thatwill really work. Of course the condition of the pan is important. Unfortunately no new pans are available so working over yourold pan (if necessary) may be the order of the day.
PAPER - this is very similar to original. Unfortunately these gaskets are much less forgiving of poor pans. (4)U-4584
RUBBER (NEOPRENE) - Some people prefer this type. (4)U-1903
CORK - NITRILE - this is our choice. We believe that this is the best auto trans pan gasket you can buy. The material
is heat and age resistant and we have settled on the correct thickness for optimum sealing. (4)U-1909
SILICONE - the ultimate in costly material-now manufactured by DALE (5)U-1918
BUSHINGS - TRANS
Most of these bushings are in limited supply and may not always be available.
60-69 ALL Convertor hub (1)U- 292 60-69 ALL Pinion shaft outer use two (1)U-1905 60-69 ALL Pinion shaft inner use two (1)U-1906 60-69 ALL Front pump (1)U-1907 60-69 ALL Sun Gear thrust bearing (1)U-1908 60-69 ALL High clutch (1)U- 60-69 ALL Turbine Shaft (1)U-2964 60-69 ALL Rear pump body (1)U-2028
WASHERS - TRANS
Most of these washers are in limited supply and may not always be available.
60-69 ALL High clutch drum .058 (1)U- 300
60-69 ALL High clutch drum .089 (1)U- 299 60-69 ALL Front pump priming valve (1)U-2030 60-69 ALL Low sun gear, rear. (1)U-3761
PLATES 60-69 ALL REVERSE CLUTCH fiber need 3 (8)U- 301 60-69 ALL " " steel need 3 (8)U- 308 60-69 ALL HIGH CLUTCH fiber need 2 (5)U-2005 60-69 ALL " " steel need 3 (5)U-2003
REBUILT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Over the past 30 years we have rebuilt at least 124 of these, so we are well familiar with them. In addition we have
a very large inventory of new parts and c lose to 80 core transmissions. All rebuilt auto trans carry a 1 year warrantee.
A core charge or your old transmission is required. These can be shipped UPS.
REBUILT TRANSMISSION
60-64 ALL ex/FC (1100)U-2100 61-65 FC (1100)U-2101
65-69 ALL ex/FC (1100)U-2102
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REBUILD KITS
Transmission rebuild kits include U-246 o ring, seal, gasket kit, U-247 hard ring kit, U-301 friction plates, U-2005 frictionplates, new vacuum modulator. Kits are available with or without a relined Kevlar low band.
AUTO TRANS REBUILD KIT 60-69 ALL
NO RELINED BAND - (260)U-6162 WITH RELINED KEVLAR LOW BAND (310)U-6163
TRANSMISSION - MOTOR MOUNTS
Trans and engine mounts are important. If the rubber is old and cracked or your powertrain has actually dropped (mountshave collapsed to their “safety”) then you should replace them with these rebuilt mounts. Old mounts are sent to the rebuilder where the old metal parts are inspected and cleaned. New rubber (the only part thatgoes bad) is vulcanized in. The end result is just like a brand new mount but at a much better price. IMPORTANT! We’veoftentimes seen shops (or individuals) jack up the back of their Corvairs by putting a floor jack under the bell housing. NEVERdo this! One reason is that it causes the entire weight of the car (and powertrain) to be put onto the trans and motor mounts,which can cause failure.
TRANSMISSION MOUNTS If one has collapsed or otherwise doesn’t look
too good it’s always a good idea to replace
both. 1960-63 types can be used on 1964 but
they’re not really correct. 1960-63 CARS AND FC’S 64 CARS ONLY 65-69 CARS NOTE: 1964 AND 65
FC’S USE THE (36)U-2026 (36)U-2031 (36)U-2032 1960-63 TYPE TRANS MOUNTS
MOTOR MOUNTS (TAIL) Open up yo ur engine co mpartm ent
deck lid and there it is - 1960 cars and 61-65
FC’s use a different system than these listed
here (see below). Also note the info below on
61-63 mounts vs 64 - they look the same but
they are not the same. The low er mount
stud on the 1964 is set in further to allow
clearance for the modified engine mounting
bracket as used with the harmonic balancer 1961-63 CARS 1965 CARS 1966 CARS 1964 MOTOR MOUNT (50)U-2024 (50)U-2023 (100)U-2025 (110)U-2033
1964 MOTOR M OUNTS - KNOW THE DIFFERENCE! To the far left is the
bottom of a 1961-63 type car motor mount. Notice the location of the lower
mount stud, it’s basically centered. Next to it (closer left) is a view of the
bottom of the 1964 car mount. Note that the stud is set out about 1/4"
further towards the edge. If you have a 1961-63 car and are using a 64 and
later motor with the harmonic balancer, you should also use the 64 mount
as well as the 1964 style metal mounting bracket (that b olts to the engine).
1960 CARS AND 61-65 FC DESIGN REAR MOTOR MOUNT PARTS
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(Performance bushings on page K-12)
FRONT COIL SPRINGS Worn c oil spring s are a co mm on prob lem in ca rs this old . Unlike m ost othe r mech anical p arts, the o dds are very
good that you’re still riding on the original factory parts. We reproduce all our springs in quality steel and use new
old stock (NOS) original GM coil springs as the patterns.
NOTE: Heavy duty springs may lower the car by an inch or tw o - but that w ould b e in comparison to new standa rd
springs. Keep in mind that if your old springs are partially collapsed that even heavy duty springs will probably raise
the car from the poin t it’s at now.
SOME RIDE HEIGHT MYTHS
There are some who believe thatride height can be regulated by shockabsorbers - This is not the case, at leastwith Corvairs. First, most cars are not designed tobe supported by the shocks. Support issupposed to be provided by the springsand whatever struts etc there may be. If you look at a 1960-64 car or 61-65 FCyou’ll see that the small lower shockmounting bolts could not take the strainof the weight of the car. We also have to remember that theheight of the car also effects suspensiongeometry, specifically camber. Earlymodel Corvairs have no way tocompensate for camber, other than the height and rate of the coil springs. Late models (65-69) have fully adjustable camber boltsat each wheel, but their total range of adjustment is limited. What about “air shocks”? Well, first off most so called air shocks aren’t really air shocks (Defined as shocks that are actuallyregulated by an on-board compressor or hydraulic pump). Just spend a little time looking at the Corvair suspension and you’llsee that it isn’t designed to be supported at the shock absorbers! Shock absorbers are designed to - uh, absorb shock! (Roadvibrations etc)
We list aftermarket swaybars for all Corvair cars and FC’s. The problem with the 60-64 CAR front sway bars is that, unlike the rear bar kits, they do notinclude any mounting hardware. We talked to the factory and they said that the 1960-64 car kits were designed to be a largerdiameter replacement for the stock sway bar, and would use existing hardware. The problem here is that only 1962-63 Spydersand 1964 cars have the needed mountings and hardware - leaving the rest of the early model owners out in the dark. Until we can offer mounting hardware for the 60-63 car front kits, be advised that you’re on your own! (A good project forall you fabricators and blacksmiths). FC front kits and all our rear kits include all hardware. SWAY BARS - FRONT 60-64 CARS (800)U-5260 61-65 FC (900)U-5261
GoVair Means High PerformanceSuspension Parts too! Our GoVair line of performan ce continue s to
grow. Chec k out th e lates t in suspension see pages
K-5 to K-12.
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GRADE 8 BOLTfor strength U-2408
CORRECT SIZEWASHER U-2409
PLASTICBUSHINGS upperand lower - looklike original buthave superiorqualities - anUndergroundexclusive! U-739
EXACT CASTLENUT
U-738
more used front suspension partsSTRUT ARM - Caster adjusting 60-61 ALL ex/FC right hand (100)U-4717 60-61 ALL ex/FC left hand (100)U-4718 62-64 ALL ex/FC right hand (100)U-4719 62-64 ALL ex/FC left hand (100)U-4720 65-69 ALL ex/FC either side (100)U-4721
REAR SPRINGSRead the same information about springs listed on the previous
page un der "front s prings".
REAR COIL SPRINGS 60-63 ALL ex/FC standard duty (250)U-1992 60-63 ALL ex/FC heavy duty (300)U- 718 64 ALL ex/FC heavy duty RH (200)U-5780 64 ALL ex/FC Heavy duty LH (200)U-5781 61-65 FC heavy duty (400)U- 719 65-69 ALL ex/FC standard duty (300)U-1993 65-69 ALL ex/FC heavy duty (350)U- 723
REAR LEAF SPRING - 64 On 1964 passenger cars 40% of the rear weight is supported by a transversal leaf spring. We do not have this spring new but usually have good used ones. It is also important that the hardware andrubber is in good condition to avoid spring failure. 64 ALL ex/FC USED TRANSVERSAL LEAF SPRING (700)U-1994
HARDWARE 1964 LEAF SPRINGBUSHINGS - Spring End 64 use 4 ( 3)U- 739BUSHING - Center mount 64 sold as pair ( 3)U- 738HARDWARE - Spring end 64 BOLT ( 2)U-2408 64 WASHER ( 1)U-2409 64 NUT ( 1)U-2413 64 COTTER PIN ( 1)U-2414BOLT KIT - Spring end
This kit inc ludes o ne each U-240 8, 2 each U-240 9,
1 each U-2413 and 1 U-2414 ( 6)U- 744BOLT/BUSHING KIT - Spring End
Same as U-744 but also includes 2 U-739 rubber
bushings (10)U-2411
CAMBER ADJUSTING BOLT ASSEMBLIES1965-69 Cars have fully adjustable front and rear suspensions.
The camber adjustment is controlled by "cam bolt" assemblies
that, when turned by a socket wrench, increase or decrease
camber. We have reproduced these important assemblies.CAMBER BOLT HARDWARE REAR 65-69 ALL ex/FC Special BOLT only ( 3)U- 732 65-69 ALL ex/FC CAM only (use 2) ( 2)U- 733CAMBER BOLT HARDWARE FRONT 65-69 ALL ex/FC Special BOLT only ( 2)U-4722 65-69 ALL ex/FC CAM only (use 2) ( 2)U-4723
continued on next page
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ORIGINAL LENGTH NUTS? Forcamber bolts? What’s the big deal?We’ve always had them!
IMPORTANT! Did youknow that the bushings inthese kits can be upgradedto our urethane or Delrintype at additional cost?
CAMBER ADJUSTING HARDWARE CONTINUED
NUT/washer - Camber Bolt - Front or Rear 65-69 ALL ex/FC NUT ( 1)U- 734 65-69 ALL ex/FC Lock WASHER ( 1)U-745WASHER - Spacing These special "end cap" spacing washers are used to center the cam bolt in the bushing sleeve. Your old ones can usually be reused but if you need them here they are - 65-69 ALL ex/FC Front bolt WASHER use 2 ( 1)U-4725 65-69 ALL ex/FC Rear bolt WASHER use 2 ( 1)U- 731COMPLETE ASSEMBLIES - Camber Bolts Each complete assembly is enough for one side and includes 1 bolt, 2 washers, a nut and a lock washer. 65-69 ALL ex/FC BOLT ASSEMBLY FRONT ( 8)U-4724 65-69 ALL ex/FC BOLT ASSY REAR ( 8)U-2215
Front Suspension Superkits These kits are available several ways.... KIT A - Is just 2 upper ball joints and 2 lower ball joints KIT B - Is upper and lower control arm bushings plus strut bushings - NO ball joints KIT C - Is both kit A and B just listed and also includes sway bar bushings, when used. KIT D - Is everything in Kit C but also includes inner and outer front wheel bearings
and seals
YEAR KIT A KIT B KIT C KIT D 1960-61 CARS U-4430 A U-4430 B U-4430 C U-4430 D 1962-63 CARS ex/Spyder U-4431 A U-4431 B U-4431 C U-4431 D 1962-63 spyder ONLY U-5451 A U-5451 B U-5451 C U-5451 D 1964 CARS U-5452 A U-5452 B U-5452 C U-5452 D 1965-69 CARS U-4432 A U-4432 B U-4432 C U-4432 D 1961-65 FC U-4433 A U-4433 B U-4433 C U-4433 D
REAR SUSPENSION SUPERKITS As with all our Superkits, these allow you to getthe best materials at the best prices all in oneconvenient package! NOTE these kits are presentlyjust for 65-69 cars.
SUPERKIT A - Has 4- neoprene press-in lower controlarm bushings, 8- neoprene strut grommets and 2- 75durometer urethane trailing arm bushings. SUPERKIT B - has 2 of our GoVair lower control armswith 75 duro urethane bushings installed, 8 compgraphite strut grommets and 2 - 75 duro urethanetrailing arm bushings.SUPERKIT C - Same as kit B but components are in 90durometer urethane.SUPERKIT D - Same as C kit but lower control armsare our Govair aircraft grade heim arms (Notrecommended for street use)OPTIONS - (See price sheet)Add new painted steel strut rods (both sides) Code“SR”Add new stainless strut rods (both sides) code “SSR”Add crossmenber to body bushings in neoprene (2)Code “CM”Add comp graphite or urethane crossmember to bodybushings (2)Code “UCM” ORDER PART # U-4670
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SPECIAL HIGH PERFORMANCE This is a polygraphite version of the U-2260listed to the left. These performance bushingsalso feature anodized inner and outer shells.Sold as a set of 4 only. For all 1960-64 carsrear A arm, and all 61-65 FC rear A arm andfront lower A arm (30)U-6150.
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BUSHINGS- Rear A arms60-64 ALL need four per car ( 3)U-2260 61-65 FC " " ( 3)U-2260
BUSHINGS- Rear strut arms65-69 ALL need 8 per cars ( 1)U-2216
NEW REAR TRAILING ARMBUSHINGS65-69 All NEW! 75 durometer (stock) Polyurethane (30)U-6287 65-69 All NEW! 90 durometer Polyurethane performance (30)U-6288
REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS - LATE Originally these bushings were not replaceable, as theywere cast in the lower control arm itself. We offer thosetoo (see below)! We now offer two options of replaceablebushings that can be done at home with a small hydraulicpress or a large vise. We DO NOT suggest the nylon forstreet cars.
REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING - Rubber w/steel outer and inner sleeve. 65-69 All ex/fc (20)U-2219 (requires cutting inner sleeve w/hacksaw)REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING - Nylon 65-69 All ex/fc (16)U-3738 (Not recommended for street use - suggest the much better 90 duro arms or heim
arms) TO SEE THE BEST SOLUTION TO 1965-69 CAR LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS, KEEPREADING!
GoVair Presents! COMPLETE REPLACEMENT LOWER CONTROL ARMS The best way to fix worn out lower control arm bushings is to replace the entire arm with our new urethane bushings,
which are vulacanized right in the arm (Like the originals). Unlike the oriinal rubber, however, our urethane material is impervious to mostchemicals, doesn’t get hard with age and we can offer the material to you in differenthardness (durometers). Buy the arms that suit your needs! All arms are figured at (200 wt units) each and thereis a core charge for your old arms AND internal sleeves. Prices are per arm.75 DUROMETER - Both ends. Very close to stock hardness/softness. An excellentreplacement. (200)U-6152
90 DUROMETER - Both ends. Slightly softer than nylon. OK for street use, if stiffness counts! (200)U-615375-90 DUROMETER - 75 one end, 90 the other. A good streetable performance comprimise. (200)U-6248
HEIM JOINT LOWER CONTROL ARMS Yes, they’ve been avaialable before - but not of thisquality - or this price! Our arms are aircraft grade, polishedaluminum with aircraft grade adjustable heim joints at eachend. We also include side seals for the joints - a costly, but(we feel) necessary feature unique to our arms. If youpurchase a pair they come complete with everything youneed. Two of our arms weight less than ONE stock arm!IMPORTANT - These arms ARE NOT recommnded for street use!
REPLACEMENT SIDE SEALS - Each (2)U-6167 REPLACEMENT HEIM ENDS - Each (10)U-6155
REAR LOWER STRUT 65-69 CARS use these. They connect from the trailing arm over to the transmission.Ours are not cobbled-up weld jobs. Ours are machined from solid hex barstock!RIGHT HAND ROD Black steel (60)U-6180 Stainless steel (60)U-6178LEFT HAND ROD Black steel (80)U-6181 Stainless steel (80)U-6179GRAPHITE COMPOSITION BUSHINGS for arms above Each (20)U-6186CROSSMEMBER TO BODY BUSHING - 65-69 REAR Used one on each side. (10)U-6080
USED REAR SUSPENSION PARTSREAR A ARM SHAFT 60-64 CARS (80)U-4734REAR A ARM right or left (300)U-4735REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM 65-69 CARS right or left (200)U-4736REAR STRUT 65-69 CARS RH (20)U-4737 LH (20)U-4738REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET - at diff case 65-69 CARS (15)U-4739REAR STRUT BRACKET -RH (10)U-4740 LH (1)U-4768
ALL ABOUT OUR SHOCKS - Our hydraulic and low pressure gas shocks are made for us specifically to exact Corvairspecs. The length, valving and mounting are exactly original - no modifications are needed - they’re ready to install.Don’t make the mistake of assuming that another shock will work fine “because it sort of fits and looks the same”. Frontengine water pumpers sometimes use some of the same appearing shocks, yet they are not the same.
All of our shocks have thecorrect mounts - ready toinstall - no monkey business!
SHOCK ABSORBERS It’s important to have good shock absorbers. They not only control
wheel “bounce” and vibratio n, but they a lso aid in stabiliz ing the car in
handling situations. We offer three different types of shocks so you can
pick the com bination that su its you best.
HYDRAULIC - These are regular std stock type s hock s. Not hing e xotic
but the y are eq uivalen t to original a nd qu ite adeq uate for m ost drive rs.
L O W PRESSURE GAS - Provides more control than stock, yet does not
yield a harsh ride. These are a good combination of extra performance and
affordable cost. A good addition to 65-69 cars, we especially recommend
them for the rear of 60-64 cars and front and rear on FC’s.
HIGH PR ESS UR E GA S - For performance drivers. Ride is stiffer but yields
best control. Also very useful on FC’s that will be used to haul loads.
These are KYB’s. These shocks m ay slightly raise the static height of your
vehicle.
WHICH IS TH E SH OC K F OR YO U? If you don’t already have an idea what you’re after here’s what we like to use.
For regular use 60-69 cars we use the hydraulics on the front and the low pressure gas on the rear. For FC’s we use
low pressu re gas all arou nd or th e high press ure ga s, dep endin g on w hat w e use the va n or pic kup for. If you
autocross th en the high pressure g as all around is a must.
YEAR VEHICLE LOCATION HYD RAUL IC LOW GAS HIGH GAS
60-64 ALL CARS FRONT (60)U-2213 (65)U-3768 (70)U-5924
60-64 ALL CARS REAR (60)U-3762 (65)U-3783 (70)U-5924
61-65 FC FRONT (60)U-3766 (65)U-3768 (70)U-5924
61-65 FC REAR (60)U-3782 (65)U-3784 (70)U-5924
65-69 ALL CARS FRONT (60)U-3767 (65)U-3769 (70)U-5925
65-69 ALL CARS REAR (98)U-2214 (98)U-3785 (105)5926
HARDWARE - Shocks
LOWER MO UNTING BOLTS 60-64 CARS and 61-65 FC’s use 2 per shock, Front or rear Each (1)U-2319
65-69 CARS Front long bolts One per shock (3)U-2710 65-69 Rear long bolt One per (5)U-2777
CUSHION - Upper shock
65-69 c ars us e this a s an u pper bum per. Its abou t 2 inch es in diameter and 2 inches tall. May not always need
to be replaced so check your old ones first. Sold as a pair (4)U-2320
SHOCK - SPRING SHOCK - Superkits These are discounted packages. Shock superkits include 4 shocks and all mounting bolts. Spring/Shock superkits include4 springs, 4 shocks and mounting bolts. (Springs in kits will usually be HD unless you specify otherwise)
YEAR and Model 4 hydraulic shocks
SUPERKIT
4 gas shocks
SUPE RKIT
4 hyd shocks plus 4
springs
4 low press gas
shocks + springs
4 hi pressure gas
shocks + springs
60-63 CARS (250)U-5188 (270)U-5189 (900)U-4861 (920)U-4862 (940)U-5931
64 CARS (250)U-5188 (270)U-5189 (870)U-5927 (890)U-5928 (910)U-5932
61-65 FC’s (250)U-5190 (270)U-5191 (1100)U-5929 (1120)U-5930 (1140)U-5933
65-69 CARS (360)U-5192 (380)U-5193 (990)U-4863 (1010)U-4864 (1050)U-5934
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WHAT’S ON THE WAY?
Steering and suspensioncomponents are naturals forperformance upgrades. We’re expanding our GoVair linealmost every week and one of thetarget goals is to see to it that every“rubber” suspension bushing, frontand rear, early and late car and FC,is available in either compositiongraphite or polyurethane. We’re presently about 80% tothat goal. With the manufacture ofupper and lower front control armbushings (for cars) the line willessentially be complete. What’s available now? For allyears cars, front strut bushings ingraphite, sway bar bushings inplastic, for all year cars rear A-arm,strut, trailing arm, lower controlarm bushings in graphite andurethane. For FC’s all front and rearbushings in graphite. The advantages are obvious.Polyurethane allows us to offerdifferent durometers (soft/hard) andboth graphite and polyurethane aremore resistant to chemicals anddistortion. For some of you hard-core racerswe also offer Delrin bushings. Want the whole picture in oneplace? Check out page K-12.
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STEERING LINKAGE
TIE ROD END - OUTER 60-62 ALL (12)U-2277 63-64 ALL (12)U-2278 65-69 ALL (12)U-2279
TIE ROD END - INNER 60-62 ALL ex/FC (15)U- 801 63-64 ALL ex/FC (15)U-2279
61-62 FC ONLY (30)U- 802 63-65 FC ONLY (30)U- 805 65-69 ALL ex/FC (20)U-2278
BOOT - NUT - PIN - Tie Rod End 60-69 ALL BOOT tie rod end ( 2)U- 811 60-69 ALL NUT Special castle nut for rod ends ( 2)U-1529 60-69 ALL PIN Cotter key, actually ( 1)U- 178SLEEVE - TIE ROD ADJUSTING 60-69 ALL (18)U- 813CLAMPS - TIE ROD ADJUSTING SLEEVE 60-69 ALL use two per sleeve ( 4)U- 817
RELAY ROD NOTE: This is the long rod that connects to the pitman arm on one end then con-nects to the id ler arm on the other. Only used ones are available and they normally do not need to be replaced - we have noticed that a lot of alignment shops will tell you that you need a relay rod when all you actually need is the pitman arm bushing, which is pressed into the relay rod and is actually the only part that normally wears. 60-69 ALL EX/FC RELAY ROD - USED (90)U- 815
PITMAN ARM - USED 60-64 ALL EX/FC (27)U- 821 61-65 FC (30)U- 858 65-69 ALL EX/FC (30)U- 823BUSHING - PITMAN ARM
Note: At this time the original rubber-steel combination bushing
has be en disc ontinue d, althou gh w e som etimes have th em. (U -824).
We offer the high-impa ct plastic replac ement typ e, which is a ctually
a much better bush ing. The U -856X is a b ushing tha t is larger in out-
side diameter to be used when your inner sleeve is gone. 60-69 ALL EX/FC Original type (when available) (10)U- 824 60-69 ALL EX/FC Plastic type ( 3)U- 856 EXTRA LARGE ( 3)U-856XIDLER ARM -
Note: These are now available as reproductions except for the FC
type w hich is still lim ited to av ailable s tock on hand. 60-64 ALL EX/FC (50)U- 818 61-65 FC ONLY (50)U- 820 65-69 ALL EX/FC (50)U- 819
USA MADE steering parts? - All our steering parts are USA made. We will continue to offer USA made parts aslong as they are available to us. Yes, they cost us more, and yes, we don’t make as much profit on them as we could if webought foreign made. What’s wrong with foreign made? That all depends. It’s a big world out there, and right now, thereare a lot of “third world” countries trying to break into the automotive aftermarket. Some of the items they produce, such asdiecast cars, aluminum trim etc., are not critical mechanical parts, and we buy and sell those ourselves. But when it comesto critical mechanical parts, we draw the line. Manufacturing processes, consistent quality control, and the actual integrity and alloy of the metals concerned are theissues. Also whether we have recourse when a product doesn’t live up to it’s promises. We recently opted not to offer offshore reproduced steering box parts, because the manufacturer not only refused to offer ISO certification and metallurgy specsheets, but he was offended that we even asked! It’s not that we wish any ill will on other countries. The fact is, we do buy a few mechanical parts from countries such asCanada, Japan, Germany and Israel. The issue is whether the country in question has the proven track record ofmanufacturing safe and reliable parts. And when it comes to steering and suspension parts - well, those are last places youwant to take chances.
Steering Linkages and Components
S T E E R I N G R E B U I L D
SUPERKITS
KIT “A” - Is just (2) inner and (2) outer tie rod ends
plus boots and hardware for same.
KIT “B” - Is 2 inner, 2 outer tie rod ends, 2 adjusting
sleeves and 4 sleeve c lamp s. Plus b oots and hardw are
for tie rod ends.
KIT “C” - Everything in Kit B plu s and id ler arm and a
Delrin pitman arm bushing with castle nut and pin.
Specify A-B or C kits when ordering.
60-62 ALL CARS (350)U-443863-64 ALL CARS (350)U-443965-69 ALL CARS (390)U-4440
As with all our Superkits the components are available individually if you prefer. See page K-7 Although we don’t list complete FC steering kits we have most of the parts new.
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STEERING SHAFTDUST SEAL ASSY
60-69 ALL (2)U-6215
Reproduction Steering Bearings
We’ve got these bearing cages and racesback in stock (As of 6-01-03). Bearing comeswith new balls and new cage. Races are precision ground for an exact fit.Bearings and races work on either end of theworm shaft.
BEARING ASSY Either end (5)U-788
RACE ASSY Either end (6)U-792
REBUILD PARTS Many of the internal parts are available new. Unfortunately, some of the most important ones are only available used and are
sometimes in short supply. We have most of the used parts listed but be advised that you should call first for current a vailability
before you order. Fo r the best dea l we suggest ou r steering bo x rebuild kit.
NEW PARTSGASKET - Cover 60-69 ALL ex/FC ( 1)U- 775 61-65 FC ( 1)U- 776SEAL - Box 60-69 ALL ex/FC SECTOR SHAFT ( 2)U- 777 60-69 ALL ex/FC PITMAN SHAFT ( 2)U- 779 61-65 FC PITMAN SHAFT ( 2)U- 778BUSHING - Box 60-69 ALL ex/FC COVER, bronze* ( 2)U- 793 60-69 ALL ex/FC PITMAN SHAFT, bronze* ( 2)U- 780 61-65 FC PITMAN SHAFT, bronze ( 2)U- 781
* These are reproduced bushings, which may or may not take up all the "play" in your pitman shaft - it depends on the conditionof the shaft. We have also discovered that on a minority of the housings, the bushing will not give a tight press fit. If youencounter this we suggest using a light coating of JB Weld (or similar) around the outside of the bushing and then installingit and letting it set up about 24 hours. That will take up any looseness.
BEARING - Worm shaft
60-69 ALL ex/FC set of balls ( 2)U- 782 61-65 FC ( 2)U- 783 60-69 ALL ex/FC USED CAGE assy ( 1)U-5162
BALL BEARINGS - Ball nut60-69 ALL ex/FC ex/w quick stg Set of 48(3)U- 78365-69 ALL w/ factory quick stg Set of 60(3)U- 783A61-65 FC Set of 60 (3)U- 787
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REBUILT STEERING BOXES
PLEASE REA D TH IS! When we offer you a rebuilt steering box it’s important
to keep in m ind that we are unable to offer you new sector shaft/ge ars, new b all
nuts, or new worm shafts. T hese w ill alway s be us ed, 40+ year old parts. Th ere’s
no choice at this time . There has be en som e noise o n the pa rt of a foreign country
or two about reproducing these parts, but so far, no one has made a replacement
that we are willing to sell. If this changes we’ll let you know.
This is all important because 1) It makes rebuildable cores harder to come by
every year and 2 ) It doe s not a llow u s to offe r ANY warra nty on these rebuil t
units. While we’ve rebuilt several hundred of these boxes (at least) and not had
a single serious failure, you need to realize that the older these parts get, the
more likely something will fail. We carefully inspect each part that we re-use BUT
we cannot be responsible fo r parts this old.
So what w ill you get? We disassemble,
clean and inspect all parts that are to be re-used. We add new b earin gs,
bushings, gaskets and seals. We then install and adjust the components. For
many boxes this is more than adequate. If the core that you send us to rebuild
is not acceptable then we will have to go hunting for anoth er core . Keep in
mind th at 60+ % of the cores w e are sen t are NO T rebu ildable!
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Reproduction - Steering Shafts As time goes on we start thinking about parts that we used to take for granted. Who ever heard of looking for
a new steering shaft? After all, they’re “everywhere” used and in good shape - oops, well not any more. If you’ve
looked lately y ou’ll find out th at mo st use d sha fts hav e serio us co rrosion and/o r wear problems with the splines.
Since this involves your steering it might be a good idea to go with new parts - parts we now can offer you!
The two s hafts listed are for 19 60-63 cars a nd late 1965-67 cars. 196 4 and m ost 196 5 cars u se a full len gth sh aft
that is actually part of the steering box worm shaft, so we don’t offer them.
STEERING SHAFT - New 60-63 CARS (400)U-6234 65LATE-67 CARS (150)U-6235 68-69 CARS (400)U-6236
STEERING CO UPLING - New 60-63 CARS (10) U-6237
NEW ST EERING B OXES??? Just prior to the Flagstaff National convention (June 02) we received acomplete steering box rebuild kit - I mean, new worm shaft, new sector, new ball nut, new races etc (!!). In essense, the entire box except for the housing. Will wesell them? Unfortunatly I had trouble when I requested material and manufacturing specification sheets (also ISO certification). I showedthis kit as a “what if” at the National, but the unanamous opinion was that, without clear specs in writing it was too big a safetyrisk. The components are made in another country - Nothing inherently wrong with that but it does make these requirementseven more important. If the situation changes we will let you know.
STEERING BOXES - Which do you have?
There were quite a few different steering boxes offered for the Corvair. Internally they are pretty much the same, but there aresome differences.
60-63 CARS - these are easy to identify because they use an all-aluminum box and have a very short worm shaft (about 1" outof the box). This box is also the preferred choice of street rod and dunebuggy users.64 CARS - the first year to use the cast iron box, these also were the first to use the totally unbelievable full length worm shaft -the shaft runs all the way up to the steering wheel! This box is easy to confuse with the almost identical early 65 car box someasure carefully! The diameter of the worm shaft is .625 (5/8ths inch) and the overall exposed length of the worm shaft is 49inches.65 CARS - non-telescopic - now it begins to get more complicated! All cars from 65-69 have cast iron boxes. MOST 65 carboxes are of this type - shaft dia. of .625" and an overall exposed length of 47 ½ inches. However, sometime late in the productionyear the shaft was shortened to the intermediate length used on the 66-67 boxes (listed next). IN ADDITION if two different 65boxes aren't enough there are two more! Telescopic and quick steering!65 CARS - telescopic - in 1965 Corvairs were first offered with an optional telescopic (adjustable) steering column. Naturallythe box is different too! The worm shaft length is approx 14 1/2", and uses the earlier style two-bolt simple coupling. Or at leastthat is how the early 65 telescopic boxes are! Later in 1965 both the telescopic and non-telescopic boxes are the same with aworm shaft length of 15 1/2".
66 CARS (also late 65) - the worm shaft length of these is approx 15 ½ " and use the double nut coupling with the large bell-typeshield. Note that telescopic and regular boxes are the same for these years.67-69 CARS - these boxes would look almost like the 60-63 type except that the housing is cast iron (like all 64-69). The worm shaftonly sticks out about an inch or so. Again, as with the 66 boxes, telescopic and non-telescopic are the same.QUICK STEERING BOXES - this option was first available in 1965 and are fairly rare. The box will appear to be the same as aregular or telescopic box BUT with the box removed from the car check the turns lock to lock. A standard box will turn approx5 1/4 turns, while the quick steering box will take about 4 turns. Installed in the car lock to lock turns for quick steering will beabout 3 ½ turns because the option also included special quick steering arms to shorten the turns even less. 61-65 FC (Vans, Pickups) - these are not to be confused with any of the car boxes! The box is very heavy cast iron with a fulllength shaft and shield.
Our thanks to “Professor” Larry Claypool of the Vair Shop, for his assistance in compiling this information!
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GoVairPerformance Suspension Bushings
Our line of performance suspension parts is almost complete! We can now offer you front and rear suspension
bush ings in gra phite co mpos ition, poly u rethane or Delrin (A lso don ’t forget sto ck neo prene).
THE MATERIALS -NEOPRENE - The stock material. Good energy absorbsion reasonable life. For the average street driver.POLY URETHANE - Superior chemical resistance. Will not get brittle with age. “Cold-flow” very low, in other words, will notdistort. Biggest feature is it’s “dialability”so far as durometer is concerned.GRAPHITE COMPOSITION - Same characteristics as urethane but offered only in 90-95 durometer (hard)DELRIN - Very hard 95+ durometer. Use where you can tolerate almost no shock absorbsion at all. Suggested only for off roadtrack racing, autocrossing etc.
What do we mean by “durometer”? Durometer is a scale that measures hardness/softness of the material in question. What complicates it is that differentmaterials use different durometer scales! We’ve sort of cobbled up our own general durometer scale to make relativecomparisons of different materials. Before you chemical brainiacs chime in, please understand that we are only interested innumbers that are of use to our customers, and we hope this scale fits the bill.NEOPRENE - 65-70 duro. The softest. Good vibration absorbsion for the smoothest ride.POLY URETHANE - 75 duro - very close to stock neoprene but has all the advantages of urethane (see above) 90 duro - Urethane not as hard as graphite or Delrin, that means still streetable, but with superior control.GRAPHITE - 90-95 duro. Same comments as 90 duro polyurethane.DELRIN - 100 duro. Best handling control because there is virtually no “give”. That also means virtually little if any vibrationabsorbsion. For this reason we do not suggest for cars driven on the public roads.
All bushings listed below are sold as each unless noted. Figure shipping for each bushing as 12 wt units each. All bushingslisted are assumed for cars unless “FC” is mentioned.
APPLICATION STOCK NEOPRENE POLYURETH 75 POLYURETH 90 DELRIN*
1960-61 Fron U-22561962-69 Front strut U-2261 (pair) U-6098 U-63571960-64 Front upper inner a arm U-2250 U-6358 U-6359 U-63601960-64 Front upper outer a arm U-2251 U-6361 U-6362 U-6360also 65-69 Upper inner a arm U-2251 U-6361 U-6362 U-63601961-65 FC Front upper a arm U-2252 U-63631960-64 Front lower arm U-2253 U-6364 U-6365 U-63661965-69 Front lower arm U-2259 U-6367 U-6368 U-63691961-65 FC Front lower a arm U-2260 U-6450+ U-6165+
1960-64 Rear A arm bushings U-2260 U-6450+ U-6165+Also 61-65 FC rear A arm U-2260 U-6450+ U-6165+65-69 Rear lower strut (use 8) U-2216 U-6186 U-637065-69 Rear Trailing arm to body N/A U-6287 U-6288 U-637165-69 Rear lower control arm++ U-2219 ++ ++ U-373865-69 Rear Crossmember to body U-6080 U-6372 U-6373 U-6375
NOTES - *Delrin bushings require the re-use of your old outer and inner sleeves. We may have some used ones available and may reproduce
some in the future. + These bushings (U-6165) are only sold as a set of 4 ++ See our lower control arm assemblies on page K-5
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U-4523A
U-4523A
U-4524A
U-4526A
U-4592A
U-4525A
U-4522A
U-4523B
U-4523B
U-4524B
U-4526B
U-4592B
U-4525B
U-4522A
U-4523C
U-4523C
U-4524C
U-4526C
U-4592A
U-4525C
U-4522C
U-4523D
U-4524D
U-4526D
U-4592D
U-4525D
U-4522D
U-4523E
U-4524E
U-4526E
U-4592E
U-4525E
U-4522E
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BRAKES
It’s always nice to be able to stop w ith confidenc e, and our b rake com ponents
and Brake S uperk its will he lp you do just that. Whether you need new wheel cylinders,
shoes, or even a disk brake conversion kit, we carry it! Our brake parts are almost always
USA made (most brake linings are now Canadian) and our primary suppliers include
Raybestos, Continental, Wagner and Eis.
CORE S - som e cores a re requ ired for b rake pa rts, usua lly linings. W e always
appreciate getting the cores back (and you’ll get your core charges back too) becau se it
means that the sup ply will cont inue! YE S, we a lways buy br ake sh oe cores (espec ially
for 1960-64 cars). Call Curt or Lon for a current list and prices paid.
Note that brake shoes are ALWAYS sold as “axle sets” - an axle set is enough
for 2 wheels, whether the front or the rear. Shoes should NEVER be replaced on only one wheel
RELINED BRAKE SHOES REGULAR LINING S - a very good grade of Cana dian rep lacem ent lining . Work s and w ears ve ry muc h like orig inal.
KEVL AR LIN INGS - these are MID GRADE Kevlar linings for extra heavy duty street use.
KEVL AR PE RFOR MAN CE- Perform ance ! U sable for “street” b ut have some disadv antag es.
APPLICATION REGULAR KEVLAR KEVLAR PERFORM 1960-62 CARS Front or rear AXLE SET U- 827 U-827K U-50171963-64 CARS Front or rear AXLE SET U- 828 U-828K U-50181961-65 FC Front or rear AXLE SET U- 829 U-5453 U-50191965-69 CARS Front AXLE SET U- 831 U-5454 U-50201965-69 CARS Rear AXLE SET U- 833 U-5455 U-5021
BRAKE SUPERKITS As w ith all our Superkits these offer you handy packages at
Package prices. Save trouble and money - and pick th e kit that
suits your needs best! (As usual, all components in our Brake
Superkits are also available individually - (see next pages)
SUPE RKIT A - Include s 2 front w heel cylin der reb uild kits and 2
rear kits. 1 Master cylinder rebuild kit, both sets front and rear
Regula r brake shoes. N ew m aster cy linder “fire wall” gasket and
master cylind er boot.
SUPE RKIT B - Same as Kit A but also includes 4 new brake
hoses.
SUPE RKIT C - Conta ins all 4 ne w w heel cylin ders, all 4 n ew b rake ho ses, bot h axle se ts Regu lar brake shoes,
and master cylinder “firewall” gasket, master cylinder boot, and hardw are kit. Th is kit DOES NOT include a master
cylinder or m aster cylinder re build kit.
SUPE RKIT D - Same a s Kit C but a lso includes a new stoc k master c ylinder. (EXC EPT 60 -61 CAR S)
SUPE RKIT E - The most complete - same as Kit D but also includes 4 turned drums.
OPTIO NS - 1962-66 D or E kits can have the single master cylinder replaced with our d ual maste r cylinder con ver-
sion . To add this to any kit order PN U-5456. We can also substitute Kevlar or metallic shoes. Call for prices.
HALF KITS? If you just want to do either only the front or rear then divide the price of a full kit by 2
APPLICATION KIT A KIT B KIT C KIT D KIT E
60-61 CARS
62 CARS
63-64 CARS
61-62* FC 4 BOLT MAST CYL
62*-65 FC 2 BOLT MAST CYL
65-66 CARS
67-69 CARS STOCK DUAL MAST CYL
BRAKE DRUMS
We will always try to have a good supply of used and turned drums. Note that the hardes t ones to keep in stock are
the 1960-63 (and 1964) rear drums. The used drums listed here are "as is", although we will guarantee them to be
round and turnable. Turned drums are ready to go. Note that front drums for cars may or may not include the
spindle hub (it just depends on what we get). You may need to transfer yours.
We are also listing new drums (they will be either NOS or reproduction) although the repros are not yet available.
Call first on these for current availability. Remember that even if you buy the "As-Is" drums from us they sh ould
always be turned to get the best results.
DRUMS - FRONT USED "AS IS" TURNED NEW 60-64 CARS (150)U-3747 (150)U-2467 (150)U-5010 61-65 FC (200)U-3748 (200)U-2468 (200)U-5011 65-69 CARS (160)U-3752 (160)U-2469 (160)U-5012
DRUMS - REAR 60-63 CARS (150)U-3746 (150)U-2470 (150)U-5013 64 CARS (165)U-3750 (165)U-2471 (165)U-5014 61-65 FC (200)U-3748 (200)U-2468 (200)U-5011 65-69 CARS (200)U-3751 (200)U-2472 (200)U-5015
STUD - NUT - WHEEL 60-69 ALL Wheel STUD each ( 4 )U-1160 60-69 ALL Wheel stud NUT each ( 2 )U-2302
GRO MME T - Brak e adjus ting hole 60-69 AS USED Rubber plug for brake access ( 1 )U-4960
MASTER CYLINDERS - KITS We have several to choose from including rebuild kits (we strong ly suggest replacing with new cylinders, rather
than rebuilding). We also have easy dual conversion kits for 1962-66 models.
MASTER CYLINDER - Rebuild kit 60-66 ALL ( 5)U- 842 67-69 ALL ( 6)U-2336 62-66 With dual conversion ( 6)U-5016
GAS KET - Mast c yl firewa ll
62-69 ALL ( 1)U-2345
BOOT - Master Cylinder 62-69 ALL ex/FC ( 1)U- 857
DUAL MASTER CYLINDER CONVERSION KITS 1962-66 Corvair cars and 61-65 FC’s can be easily retrofitted to a dual
master cylinder design (67-69 come stoc k with du al master cy linders).
We’ve sold many of these kits with excellent results. Kits come com plete
with a NEW (Not rebuilt) special master cylinder, steel lines, high
quality adaptors a nd plugs and com plete instruction s. NOTE : - If you are
going to use this kit in an FC with our fron t disc brake c onversion kit, we
strongly recommend using an anti-flowback valve!
DUA L MA STER CYLIN DER CON VER SION KIT
62-64 CARS (230)U-4051 65-66 CARS (230)U-4052 61-65 FC (260)U-4053
*IMPORTANT! Make sure to read modified brake warning on page L-6
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1960-64 CARS 1961-65 FC 1965-69 CARS
MASTER CYLINDERS - Complete Note - Thes e are new master cy linders (NOT rebuilt!) (But, the 1960-61 Car have gotten very hard to get and we
may o nly be a ble to offer them re built in the future.) 1960-61 CARS (60)U-844 1961-early 62 FC (60)U- 845 1962-66 CARS (60)U-846 1967-69 CARS (85)U-3807 1962-66 CARS and FC’s ALL WITH DUAL MASTER CYLINDER CONVERSION (80)U-6060 1961-65 FC with dual conversion when used on our FC front disc brake kits (90)U-6061
NEW WHEEL CYLINDERS - Complete These are new (not rebuilt) wheel cylinders that come ready to install and use.
NOTES: Very early 1960 models had rear wheel cy linders that used a single large mounting bolt, same as the
fronts. These are not available and you will have to change the rear backing plate to accomodate the later 1960-64
design.
1962-64 Cars with the factory metal lic brakes option use dif ferent front wheel cylinders. They are listed below.
1969 Cars had different brake cylinders on the front. We do not carry these. You can us e 65-68 fronts by simply
using 19 60-68 fro nt brak e hoses , which retrofit per fectly.
WHEEL CYLINDERS
1960-64 CARS RH FRONT (26)U-2350 LH FRONT (26)U-2351 RH REAR (26)U-2352 LH REAR (26)U-2353
1962-64 CARS w/Factory Metallics RH FRONT (26)U-2365 LH FRONT (26)U-2364
1961-65 FC RH FRONT (30)U-2354 LH FRONT (30)U-2356 RH REAR (30)U-2355 LH REAR (30)U-2357
1965-68 CARS RH FRONT (26)U-2358 LH FRONT (26)U-2359 RH REAR (26)U-2360 LH REAR (26)U-2361
WHEEL CYLINDER REBUILD KITS ARE ON THENEXT PAGE......
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WHEEL CYLINDER REBUILD KITS Kits include center spring, cups and boots. Available with or
witho ut piston s. One kit is enou gh for on e cylind er.
WHEEL CY LINDER REBUILD KITS NO PISTONS WITH PISTONS PISTONS O NLY(ea)60-69 CARS ex/metallic FRONT ( 2)U- 835 (10)U-1758 (2)U-176060-69 CARS W/metallic brakes FRONT ( 2)U-6062 (10)U-6063 (2)U-606460-69 CARS REAR ( 2)U- 834 (10)U-1759 (2)U-176161-65 FC FRONT ( 2)U- 837 (10)U-6065 (2)U-606661-65 FC REAR ( 2)U- 836 (10)U-6067 (2)U-6068
BOO T - wh eel cyl Re build kit60-69 CARS (1)U-1762 61-65 FC (1)U-6069
WHEEL CYLINDER BLEEDER SCREWSThese are included with new wheel cylinders but if you need to replace only them we now have them available individually. 60-64 ALL ex/FC front or rear (1)U-854 65-69 ALL ex/FC front or rear (1)U-855 61-65 FC front or rear (1)U-2366
FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSESWe have two types listed-the original "rubber" and the new performance"steel braided". Note that BOTH types are DOT certified.
BRAKE HOSE - FRONT "ORIGINAL RUBBER" "STEEL BRAIDED" 60-68 ALL ex/FC LH or RH ( 8)U-847 (7)U-5180 69 ALL* LH or RH ( 8)U- 849 61-65 FC LH or RH ( 8)U- 848*Most 1969's have been converted over to the 65-68 type. If so you will need to use the U-847 brake hose
BRAKE HOSE - REAR "ORIGINAL RUBBER" "STEEL BRAIDED" 60-64 ALL U- 850 61-65 FC* LH or RH ( 8)U- 850 (7)U-5181 65-69 ALL ex/FC LH or RH ( 8)U- 851 (7)U-5182
*Som e FC's also use this hos e on the fron t.
STEEL BRAKE LINE - REAR 65-69 ALL RH at wheel ( 2)U-5199 65-69 ALL LH " " ( 2)U-5200
CLIP - RETAINER - BRAKE HOSE 60-69 As used Large "C" clip ( 1)U-2367 60-69 As used Retainer ( 1)U-2368 60-69 As used Copper Gasket for U-847,850 ( 1)U-3003
COMPLETE BRAKE HARDWARE KITS
We ha ve spent co nsiderab le time and effort making sure that
these hardware kits have accurate springs, pins etc. If the springs
that come off your car look different, keep in mind that many years have passed since the car was built and some
aftermarket compa nies have c onsolidated spring nu mbers. A dd to that, many people do n’t make m uch of an effort
to put the correct springs on in the first place.
Now, k eeping that in mind, w e want to state that if you feel a piece of hardware in one of our kits is incorrect
we are more than willing to see supporting evidence (Hint - “It’s different than the spring that cam e off my car” is
not exactly what we have in mind......). Our goal is to offer the most accurate kits possible, and if we’ve made a
mistake w e want to c orrect it.
What is the difference in 1960-62 and 196 3-64 kits? E ssentially the p re 1962 kits are assuming that you do not have
self adjusting brakes, which were on all Corvairs after 1962. Becaus e of the ad dition of th e self adju sting lev er, 2
of the shoe ac tivating sprin gs are shorter and 2 of the holdow n comp onent sets are different as well. If you have for
some reason converted your 1963-64 over to manual brakes, then order the 1960-6 2 kits, an d vice ve rsa if you’ve put
self adjusting brakes on your 60-62. (The issue is also the sam e for 196 1-62 an d 1963 -65 FC ’s as w ell). All 1965-69
cars have self adjusting brakes. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE
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BRAKE HARDWARE KITS
Each Brake Hardware Kit comes complete with enough parts for two wheels(one axle set). Includes holdown hardware, springs, rubber plug. Many of theparts also available separately (next page). 60-62 ALL ex/FC front or rear (25)U-2315
63-64 ALL ex/FC front or rear (25)U-2316
65-69 ALL ex/FC front or rear (25)U-2317
61-62 FC FRONT (25)U-5909
61-62 FC REAR (25)U-5910
63-65 FC front (25)U-2318
63-65 FC rear (25)U-2323
RET URN SPR ING K IT
These kits are enough for one axle set (2 wheels) and include 2 primary shoe springs
and 2 secondary shoe springs.60-62 ALL Ex/FC FRONT OR REAR ( 7)U-2329
63-64 ALL Ex/FC “ ” ( 7)U-233061-62 FC “ ” ( 7)U-430663-65 FC “ ” ( 7)U-430765-69 ALL Ex/FC “ ” ( 7)U-2332
HOLD DOWN KITS
Kits include hold down “hats”, pins and springs. (Self adjusting kits -1963-69 also
include seat “hats” Enough for one axle set (2 wheels)60-62 ALL Ex/FC FRONT OR REAR ( 3)U-2375
63-64 ALL Ex/FC “ ( 3)U-2376
61-62 FC FRONT ( 3)U-4308
61-62 FC REAR ( 3)U-4309
63-65 FC FRONT ( 3)U-4310
63-65 FC REAR ( 3)U-4311
65-69 ALL Ex/FC FRONT ( 3)U-2343
65-69 ALL Ex/FC REAR ( 3)U-2344
SELF ADJUSTER REPAIR KITS
Each kit includes one self adjusting lever, 1- lever springs, 1- hook wire, 1 - adjuster star with clip, and one return
spring. No te that right han d and left ha nd are differen t. 65-69 ALL Ex/FC RH FRONT ( 2)U-4301 LH FRONT ( 2)U-4302 65-69 ALL Ex/FC RH REAR ( 2) LH REAR (2)
OVAL E BRAKE STRUT SPRING
This is odd little flat spring at
the end of the rear emergency brake
strut bar. These are not in cluded in
any of the hard ware kits listed
above. 60-60 ALL (1)U-
2311
FRONT E-BRAKE CABLES
When you break an emergency brake
cable, 95% of the time it will be the “forward”
cable. That’s the one that runs from the han dle
back to the “equalizer”.
We have reproduc ed cables th at are
stronger than stock original. They can be found
on the next page.
While we are able to get some very nice
repros for the rear cables, they are a bit
expensive. If you’re interested then just give us
a call or e m ail.
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60-64 FRONT KIT PICTURED
Emergency brake parts.....continuedCABLE - Emergency Brake 60-64 ALL ex/FC FRONT CABLE (15)U-863 65-69 FRONT CABLE (15)U-865 61-65 FC FRONT CABLE USED ONLY(90)U-864
60-62 ALL ex/FC REAR CABLE (60)U-867* 63-64 ALL ex/FC REAR (60)U-868* 61-65 FC REAR CABLE either side (50)U-869* 65-69 ALL ex/FC REAR (60)U-870**NOTE - Al l rear cables are usually only available used, and as supply dictates. Sometimes we may have NOS - best to call if interested.
MISC PARTS - Emergency Brake 60-69 ALL Set of 2 fine threaded NUTS used at the end of cable where it attaches to the rear cable (1)U-2404
60-69 ALL Rear cable return SPRING - not exact but a good functional replacement. (2)U-2400
61-65 FC “ ” “ (3)U-2401 60-69 ALL cars GROMMET where the cable exists the rear tunnel (2)U-2398PULLEY - E Brake Cable 60-69 ALL cars Upper plastic pulley Used only (2)U-2347 Lower plastic pulley Used only (2)U-2346
60-69 ALL cars Special shoulder BOLT for upper pulley Used only (1)U-2348
VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT MODIFIED BRAKE PARTS! We offe r severa l mod ified brak e items - pow er brak e boos ter, dual m aster cy linder co nversio ns, me tallic
brakes, disk brakes etc. Please understand we cannot be responsible for improper use, installation or
abuse of any part or kit. You use modified components at your own risk. Most of our brake parts are exact
replacements and carry our usual 1 year replacement guarantee - but this does NOT apply to modified
parts!
DISK BRAKE CONVERSION KITS These a re mad e spec ially for the Corva ir! Kits are complete and
surpris ingly easy to in stall. Each kit contains new ro tors, rebu ilt
calipers, specia l brake hoses, all necessary hardware and
instructions. 19 60-64 kits also include new hubs. Note - 1965-69
14" kits require slight machining of the bearing hu b, but this is
easily done on a brake lathe - it’s suggested that the rotors be
turned true after installation anyway. Rear late kits are now
available! Check out www.govair.com for info!
FRONT DISK BRAKE CONVERSION KITS
1960-64 CARS 13" WHEELS (1040)U-4105 1961-65 FC 14" WHEELS (2000)U-6002
1965-69 CARS 13" WHEELS (1040)U-4106 65-69 CARS 14" WHEELS (1040)U-4107
REPL ACEM ENT B RAK E PAD S - for conversion kits
1960-64 CARS 13" (150)U-5419 65-69 CARS 13" (150)U-5420 65-69 14" (150)U-5421
METALLIC/COMPETITION BRAKE SHOES Some folks like these BUT you need to know about the disadvantages. First they are initially expensiveto buy. Second your drums must be in top shape. Metallic brakes DO NOT behave like regular brakes, either.When they are cold they DO NOT stop as well - when they warm up they work much better - this is theirmajor advantage. Rather than fading when they get hot they work better. Sometimes TOO better. If too muchheat is built up you can distort the drums and ruin the brake hardware, or worse. These types of brakes areVERY useful in racing but should only be used in street cars with complete knowledge of their potentialhazards. (We stronlgy suggest our Competition Kevlar shoes liste on page L-1)
60-62 CARS Front or rear (130)U-5017 63-64 CARS Front or rear (130)U-5018
61-65 FC Front or rear (170)U-5019 65-69 CARS Front (130)U-5020 Rear (160)U-5021
POWER BRAKE CONVERSION - For the most part I don’t see any point - but that ‘s just my
opinion! Of course, C orv-8's (V-8 con versions) m ight wan t it. It’s important to no te that these are not really com plete
“kits” as they do not include any provision for the vacuum source or special brake line adaptors. Also no instructions,
yet. Note that the picture to the right shows a unit w ith a sing le reservo ir maste r cylinde r - actually the kits come
with a dual.
POWER BRAKE CONVE RSION - 1962-69 ALL ex/FC (300)U-5253
STEEL BRAIDED BRAK E HOSES are on page L-4. Please notice that as of 2-1-99, these are not in stock. The manufacturer
has decided to build them with adaptors at the fittings. While this probably will work, this is not what we think should be used.
Watch issues of the NE WS for further updates.
DUA L MA STER CYLIN DER CON VERS ION K ITS AR E ON PAGE L-2
L-6
Rear disc brake kits for 60-64 or FC’s?? Anyo ne wh o is familiar w ith
how disc brakes work understand that the calipers must be in proper
alignment with the rotors. On a swing axle rear suspe nsion this is
almost impossible without major modifications. Yes, we have seen 2
different early ca rs with rear dis c brak es bu t, that’s not the same thing
as a kit we would feel safe sell ing. What a “tinkerer” is wil ling to put
with on his own car and what we can sell as a safe kit are two different
things !
REAR DISC BRAKE KITS
You've been waiting for a w ell
designed, easy to install system and
this one is ready! We now have over
30 of these kits in satisfactory service
in stock cars, racecars, Corv-8's and
even 2 UltraVans!
The kit allows you to use stock
size and offset 14" wheels.
The kit is available several different ways -
"A" KIT - Vented rotors, calipers, backing plates, adaptors, steel brake lines, remachined arms, e brake bracket - for
both sides. You supply the rear wheel bearing assembly (od of spindle hub needs to be turned - a simple operation
on a brake lathe).. There will be a core charge for your arm. U-6099 + CORE CHARGE (core is for arms)
"B" KIT - Same as A kit b ut includ es new torque a rm bu shing s (not ins talled), 1 pair of flexible b rake line s, 8
stabilize r rod bu shing s, 2 rear w heel be aring re build kits , 8 longe r rear w heel stu ds.
U-6100 + CORE CHARGE (Core for arms)
"C" KIT - Same as B kit but includes a completely rebuilt and modified rear wheel bearing assy (both sides, of course)
and also includes new trailing arm bushings (installed). This is a unit ready to bolt right on and go!
U-6101 + core charge (cores on arms and rear bearing assemblies)
"D" KIT - Just the backing plates, e brake adaptors, special adaptor brake lines and remachined arms. No rotors or
calipers included. It's like an "A" kit above, otherwise. (Core for arms) U-6103 No core charges
OPTIONS -
EXTRA PERFORMANCE - we substitute to slotted rotors, semi metallic pads and braided metal flex lines.
Add to a ny kit - U-610 2 extra
POWDER COATING - For kit A and B - For kit C - trailing arm, back ing plate, bea ring housin g. ( Note that powder
coating may cause a 2-3 week delay in finishing assembly, so plan ahead.. We'll hold these prices so long as our
processor holds his). (Specify color) Call for current pricing for this option.
EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE ASSY - So far the se spe cial cable assemb lies have be en very exp ensive to have made
in limited qua ntities. Please no te that the E brake cable assy is NOT included in any of the above prices. It is listed
as an option only and th e current cos t is. It's a beautifully ma de assem bly but w e will continue to work to get the
cost down on it! U-6104
PLEASE SPECIFY whether you need the kit for 1965 or 1966-69 models.
Shipping - These kits are heavy! So call for the shipping costs for your particular location
REPLACEMENT DISC BRAKE PARTS We’ve been selling disc brake conversion kits for over 12 years now, and some of the parts actually wear out!
FRONT DISC BRAKE REPLACEMENT PARTS REAR DISC BRAKE REPLACEMENT PARTS 65-69
PADS - SOLD AS BOTH SIDES PADS - SOLD AS BOTH SIDES 60-64 13" kit STOCK TYPE (100)U-6422 65-69 STOCK TYPE (100)U-6434 60-64 13" kit PERFORMANCE (100)U-6423 65-69 PERFORMANCE (100)U-6435 65-69 13" kit STOCK TYPE (100)U-6424 ROTORS - SOLD AS EACH 65-69 13" kit PERFORMANCE (100)U-6425 65-69 STOCK TYPE (550)U-6436 65-69 14" kit STOCK TYPE (100)U-6426 65-69 SLOTTED (510)U-6437 65-69 14" kit PERFORMANCE (100)U-6427ROTORS - Sold each 60-64 13" kit STOCK TYPE (550)U-6428 60-64 13" SLOTTED (510)U-6429 65-69 13" kit STOCK TYPE (550)U-6430 65-69 13" kit SLOTTED (510)U-6431 65-69 14" kit STOCK TYPE (550)U-6432 65-69 14" kit SLOTTED (520)U-6433
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SHIFT CABLE O RINGAll years and models (1)U-306
BOLT - Cable HoldownAll years and models (1)U-4626
CABLES Nearly all Corvair control cables have been reproduced. There are a few critical ones that haven’t, but we will do our bestto provide you with either NOS or used until the time we can offer repros. In the cases of the FC clutch and accelerator cableswe may also be able to offer rebuilding services - so don’t throw away good outer casing/fittings!
CLUTCH CABLES The 1960-64 and 1965-68 car cables are exact reproductions. The 1969 car cables are the same as the 65-68 but have a heimtype fitting on the end rather than the simple swedged ball. We often have 69 replacements available. The FC cables are only available used or NOS, and in both cases, are subject to whatever is available when you order!
60-64 CARS (20) U- 341 65-68 CARS (400)*U-343
69 CARS (400)*U-343X 61-65 FC USED (100) U-342
61-65 FC NOS (100) U-4625
* 65-69 CAR CABLES HAVE SUCH A HIGH WEIGHT BECAUSE OF THEIR LONG LENGTH. YOU CAN OR DER 5 OR 6 FOR THE SAME SHIPPING COSTS
SPEEDOMETER CABLES This is one of those places where, with our 60-64 car and 61-65 FC cables, we simply refuse to compete on price. We couldoffer you a more competitive price IF we were willing to use cheap materials. The question is - How often do you want to do thisjob? Our 60-64 car and 61-65 FC cables feature a heavier rubberized casing - with liner. Our heavy fittings are far superior tothe cheap stampings some others use. Also the core cable is 28 strand - Most others are half that and some are even wound thewrong way for Corvair use! Compare for yourself - Cheaper or better? We’re not so enthusiastic about the 65-69 car cables. These are all that is available and some people do not get good lifeout of them. In a car driven 10,000 plus miles a year you may have to replace every year or worse! We try to warrantee everything we sell - but have little control over the life of this particular product. No warrantee on the 65-69 cables. Sorry, but if therewas another option we’d offer it to you! (And we will when there is!) About inner cables without the exterior casings. We continue to offer them BUT the fact is, youcan rarely get by with just replacing the inner cable. When a cable breaks it frays the inside of thecasing making simple inner cable replacement impractical or impossible. We always suggestgetting the entire cable/casing assembly.
APPLICATION INNER CABLE ONLY CABLE AND CASING(Recommended) 60-64 CARS (10)U-888 (40)U-891 61-65 FC N/A (60)U-892 65-69 CARS ( 6)U-890 (40)U-895
EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES On the cars there are 2 E-brake cables. The forward cable that runs from the handle to the rear cable and the rearwardcable, which connects both wheels. When you experience a broken cable it will almost always be the forward cable. Good thingtoo, because we have these reproduced and only have the occasional used or NOS cable for the rear. FC cables have a shorterfroward cable and 2 rear cables - one for each wheel. The FC’s are all used and usually in stock.
APPLICATION FORWARD CABLE REARWARD CABLE (USED) Call for NOS
60-64 CARS (10)U-863 60-62 (120)U-867
63-64 (120)U-868
61-65 FC USED (60)U-864 Either side ( 70)U-869
65-69 CARS (10)U-865 ( 70)U-870
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLES These run from the dash selector lever back to the transmission. They are a fairly complicated cable assembly and twothings can happen to them - 1) They will develop a leak in the casing near the transmission and 2) The little ball on the endbreaks off (Usually because of carelessness). By being careful problem 2 can be eliminated, but the leak problem is a little moredifficult to deal with. What we usually offer are good used cable assemblies. We try to only acquire ones without leaks - but, they are 35-40 yearsold. We’ve looked at reproductions but the demand just doesn’t seem to be there. We sometimes have NOS which we sell forless than a repro would have to, and they don’t move too well. This may change in time.
APPLICATION GOOD USED NO S (When available)
60*-64 CARS (140)U-303 (140)U-303NOS
61-65 FC (175)U-304 (175)U-304NOS
65-69 CARS (155)U-305 (155)U-305NOS
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MORE CABLES
AIR-HEATER-DEFROSTER CABLES Want to learn something really shocking? Replace you heater control cables with our new reproductions. You won’t believeit. The lever action will be just as if there were no cables at all! People are constantly amazed at how wonderful the heatercontrol system works - when the cables aren’t 30 years old and rusted up! Our reproduction cables start with an expensive “Bowden” casing - there are cheaper ways to do it, but not for us.Incidentally this costly casing is superior to OEM design! Clips are installed in the correct locations so all you do is route andattach. We use our own patterns made from OEM cables, so correct fit and operation is assured. NOTE that all cables comecomplete with “star” push washers. IMPORTANT! The cables listed for gas heater control do not include the knobs. You’ll have to figure out some way toaccomplish this on your own.
APPLICATION DEFROSTER CONTROL HEAT CONTROL AIR CONTROL
60-64 CAR w/gas heater (15)U-896 (15) U-900 Not used
61-63 CAR w/direct air heater RH (40)U-897 (100)U-901 (100)U-904
LH (40)U-4627
64 CAR w/direct air heater RH (40)U-898 (100)U-901 (100)U-904
LH (40)U-4630
61-65 FC w/direct air heater (80)U-2417 (120)U-902 (120)U-905
65-69 CAR (25)U-899 (100)U-903 Not used
FC ACCELERATOR CABLE It’s too bad that all the Corvairs didn’t use a control cable like this - But then that’s of little comfort when there still aren’tany reproductions for these. Early 61 FC’s used a cable assembly that went down under the engine and attached to the throttlebellcrank, then a rod went from there up to the carb crosshaft - the same as with the cars. This design didn’t last long and nearlyall FC’s have the cable entering above in the engine compartment. FC’s with automatic transmissions still use a rod that goesdown to the bellcrank - as that is still necessary to regulate upshift timing. Reproductions for these? They ARE in process - Rebuilding is still and option, so don’t throw away old casings and fittings.
1961-65 FC ex/very early 61 USED CABLE (90)U-401 NOS when available (90)U-4634
HEATER CONTROL - USED PARTSHEAT KNOB AND LEVER ASSY 61-64 CARS and 61-65 FC (3)U-6198 65-69 CARS(3)U-6199
AIR CONTROL KNOB AND LEVER ASSY 61-64 CARS and 61-65 FC (3)U-6200
DEFROSTER CONTROL KNOB AND LEVER ASSY 61-64 CARS and 61-65 FC (3)U-6201 65-69 CARS(3)U-6203
MISC SMALL PARTS - Heater Control
PIVOT ROD 61-64 CARS and 61-65 FC (1)U-6204 65-69 CARS (1)U-6205
RETAINER PLATE - Lower 61-64 CARS and 61-65 FC’s (1)U-6206
Set of 5 (1)U-1181 STAR CLIPS - Cable attaching
HOUSING - Heater control - used
61-64 CARS also 61-65 FC Bare housing (10)U-6207
65-69 CARS (10)U-6208
NOTE - There are more heater parts on pages N-1-6 In addition to what is listed here we also stock a large line of used
air vent cables, knobs, door assemblies and the like. Also check out
heater repair vent kits and other items in the “N” section.
M-2
Glove box parts - Locks - Things like that.....
Glove box Cardboard Fully assembled cardboard withmounting clips. Ready to install - Getrid of those 40 year old scraps! NOTE - FC cardboards are notcurrently available. Watch ourupdates for future availability.
1961-64 CARS * (100)U-1015X1965-69 CARS * (100)U-1017X1961-65 FC (100)U-1016
*Will not work with air conditioned cars.
You will have to modify.
DOOR LOCK KITS These kits include two front door locks plus keys. “Non-
origina l” refers on ly to the sh ape of th e keys. 1961-66 ALL ex/FC Original design keys
(3)U-2454
1967-69 ALL Original design keys
(3)U-2455
1961-69 ALL Non original keys
(3)U-2456
DOOR LOCK
PAWLS
These screw to
the back of the lock
assemblies and actuate the door
mechanism.
1965-69 ALL ex/FC RH (2)U-6383
1965-69 ALL ex/FC LH (2)U-6384
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SOME HINTS ON "DIRECT AIR" HEATER PROBLEMS
Two heaters were offered for Corvairs. In 1960 if you wanted an optional heater the gasoline type was all that
was available - it’s a great heater but Chevrolet thought it had met with consumer resistance. As a result, the “direct
air” heater was born. It joined the gas heater as an option in 1961 and we think 98% of all the Corvairs had direct
air heaters after that. The gas heater was discontinued as an unpopular option in 1964, while the direct air heater
became the only heater until end of production in 1969.
First a description of this type of heater is in order.
The lower p art of the e ngine is enclosed by shrouding which forms a "heater box". The idea is to trap and control the
hot air that comes off the engine so it is available to heat the passenger compartment. To avoid overheating the
engine two damper doors are controlled by thermostats at the back of the engine. These "fail-safe" T-stats expand
when overheated (or when they fail) which pushes the door open to let excess hot air escape. Two large 4" heater
hoses chann el the hot air up to a heater "distribution box". Here the heat is regulated as to it's entry into the
passenger compartment. A blower motor and wheel aids in forcing air. (To visualize all this see the drawings on
page N3). The system works quite well as long as things are as they should be.
THE HEATER SMELLS BAD - this is, of co urse, th e mo st com mon comp laint abo ut the C orvair direct heater. 95%
of the time the smell is that of burn ing oil. Ob viously this is cau sed by oil leaks in or arou nd the "heate r box".
When the oil leaks it comes in contact with the manifold logs and turns to smoke, which gets pulled up by the
ducting. The worst causes of these leaks will be the rocker arm cover gaskets, the pushrod o rings an d the o il
pan gasket, although o ther leaks can cause some odo rs too. First, the oil leaks must be replaced (see our engine
section for seals and o rings). In addition, the "heater box" is sealed up with what are called Shroud Gaskets.
These should be installed to help prevent oil and water from entering the heater box area from th e outsid e (this
is our pa rt # U-2 4).
CARBON MON OXIDE LEAKS - are not that common but can happen anytime a packing is loose or missing or
there is a hole or crack in a pipe. Such leaks are very dangerous and must be repaired immediately! See our
exhaust section for repair parts.
THINGS SEEM TO BE FINE BUT THERE'S NO HEAT - if the heater fan is working but you get only cold air then
you need to check -
THE 4" HOSES - make sure that they are both in place and aren't full of holes. If they need to be replaced the
hose is PN U-458 and is sold by the foot. 5' will do both sides of a 61-64, 6' both sides of 65-69.
MISSING SHRO UDIN G - if any of the lower shrouding is missing then most of the hot air will escape and not
be available. We have most all shrouding available used. Also rem emb er that a ll shrouding on the ends and the
top of the engine must be present to form a proper “plenum chamber”. This is the heart of your engine’s cooling
system. If any of the plenum chamber shrouding is missing then that provides an open door for most of your
cooling air to escape. In hot weather this could actually cost you your engine in as little as 10 or 15 minutes.
To put it another way, how long do you think a water pumper engine would last if you drained all the water
out of the radiator, then ran it? It’s that important.
BAD THERMOSTATS - when the "bellows" damper door thermostats fail they ex pand out, m aking sure that the
doors open. Unfortunate ly in cold w eathe r these doors u sually m ust rem ain close d, even whe n the e ngine is
warmed up. If they are open prematurely then the hot air will escape. Replace as needed with PN U-156.
THE RE'S HEAT BUT NOT MUCH VO LUME OF AIR - your air or heat control cables may be stuck or broken. See
the CABLES section for replacements. Also the heater or defroster hoses may be plugged up with either loose
insulation o r other m atter (mice love Corv airs and like to make nests in the ducting).
HI-VOLUME BLOWER MOTORS - can increase your volume of air up to 40% without major modifications to the
system. This is very helpful for all Corvairs but especially vans and convertibles. The hi-volume blower motor
is PN U-2488. In addition you should replace your old two piece riveted fan with a one piece plastic fan PN U-
2489 (no m ore rattling fan !).
Remember that the Corva ir direct a ir heate r work s very w ell whe n som e basic things are the way th ey sho uld
be!
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.
CLOT H HO SE? - The original heater hose was a black
“cloth” m aterial. A t the time this wa s state of th e art. We
have n ot attem pted to have th is hose m ade be cause it’s
inferior to b oth our S uperS ilver and our Sup erBlack plastic
hose. O ur Sup erBlack 100% plastic h eater ho se is totally
metal-fre e and im perviou s to we ather, ch emica ls and o il.
Our Black hose looks v ery similar to the OEM cloth hose. If
the demands warrants we could reconsider doing the
cloth for you stock concours folks.
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SUPER SILVER SUPER BLACK
(4)U-1377
(4)U-3714
(4)U-3715
(5)U-3716
(5)U-3713 (10)U-5788
(6)U- 458 (13)U-5787
(10)U-462 (15)U-5789B
(10)U-460 (15)U-5789
WINTERIZING SUPERKITS These could probably also be called Heater Superk its. The C orvair “d irect air” h eater (us ed alm ost exclu sively
on 1961-64 models and exclusively on 65-69) actually works quite well when things are the way they should be.
These simple kits make that possible.
“A” KIT - Include enough 4" hose to do the 2 lower e ngine to box hoses, correct 3" ho se for engine compartment, lower
oval hose (65 -69 cars only). A lso includes ap propriate clam ps. This is basically just a h ose and clam p kit.
“B” KIT - Same as A k it but also includes U-2488 hi-volume blower mo tor, U-2489 plastic fan, 2-U-156 Therm ostats,
plus U-24 sh eet metal ga sket kit.
“C” KIT - Same as B kit but also includes U-4141 vent gasket kit, U-4151 heater outlet gasket kit, U-1962 and U-1963
heater b ox gask ets (61-64 c ars and 61-65 FC ’s only), ap propr iate heate r contro l cable
NOTE - All above kits include our new Superb lack hose. Supersilver m ay be substituted at no extra cost.
1961-64 ALL CARS (200)U-4265 1961-65 FC (210)U-41801965-69 ALL CARS (250)U-4181
IMPORTANT NOTE!! -As of 10-21-04 the availability of damper door T-stats is uncertain. Onesupplier says he will have them but the price has almost doubled. Presently there are no domesticsuppliers. Rest assured we will work on this, but in the meantime, the above kits will not includethem. The prices in our price sheet may not reflect this, but the prices will be lower when thereare no t-stats included.
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N-5
HEATER - DEFROSTER -AIR CONTROL CABLES
Our control cables are madeto closely resemble most ofthe original cable/casingdesigns, yet we’ve used stateof the art materials. Eachcable assy is manufactured forcorrect fit and length and willinstall just like your original.Cheap cable/casing materialsare available - but we won’tuse those materials!It amazes some people howthe cables work when they’renot 40 years old! You’d swearthat the cables weren’t eventhere, the action is so smoothand effortless. Do yourself afavor and replace your 40 yearold gummy, seized cables.You’ll be amazed.
HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR
The heater blower resistor is usually locatedin the defroster air path - It’s purpose is todissipate heat caused when the blower motor isused on the slower speed settings. The 61-64type is used but the 65-69 type is a newreproduction. 1961-64 cars and FC’s USED U-2490 1965-69 CARS New repro U-2484N
LOOKING FOR PERFORMANCE AND CUSTOM PARTS?CHECK OUT WWW.GOVAIR.COM
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EXTERIOR TRIM There are three types of Corvair exterior trim - Chrome, Stainless and Anodized Aluminum. The bumpers and
guards are chrome, b ut the win dshield trim , drip rail moldin g and b eltline trim (on earlies ) are stainless . Whe el well
trim, rocker panel trim, door sills, headlight bezels, front ornament bars (on 61-64) and taillight assemblies (60-64
and 61-65 FC) are anodized aluminum.
The first two pages of this section are nearly all anodized aluminum - and - it’s being discontinued at a fast rate.
Most of these piece s were rep roduced in the mid 8 0's and it has ta ken this long for that initial run to play out. As
a result the re is little tende ncy for th e man ufacture r to inves t in anothe r run. No one kn ows w hat the fu ture w ill hold
but our advice is to get what you can when you can. Some of these pieces may be around for a while, but we have
already had to discontinue the 1964 wheel well trims and the large 1964 rocker panels.
1961
CARS
1962-63
CARS
1964
CARS
1962
WAGON
1960
CARS &
1961
WAGONS
1965
CARS
1966-9
CARS
1961-5
FC’S
REAR EXHAUST GRILLES We hav e reached the point w here there are no rear
exhaust g rilles in current prod uction. All w e can offer
are used ones and the occasional N.O.S. Because
NOS ones will be very few and far between we're
not even g oing to list them . The num bers here a re
for used ones on ly. What years are interchang-
eable? All 1960 -64 rear g rilles will fit 19 60-64 c ars.
All 1965 and 66-69 grilles will fit 1965-69. Only
the design appeara nce will be in correct.
REAR GRILLE
60 ALL also 1961 Lakewood (70)U-1232
61 ALL ex/Lakewood ex/FC (70)U-1233
62-63 ALL ex/Wagon ex/FC (70)U-1234
62 Wagon only (70)U-1235
64 ALL ex/FC (70)U-1236
61-65 FC (180)U-1244
65 ALL ex/Corsa ex/FC (170)U-1237
66-69 ALL ex/Corsa (170)U-1238
65 CORSA metal only no Inserts included
(170)U-1247
66 CORSA " "
(170)U-1248
65 CORSA Aluminum insert - use two
( 10)U-1249
66 CORSA " "
( 10)U-1251
REPRODUCTION TAILLIGHT HOUSINGSThese reproductions are excellent replacements for the aluminum housings used on 1960-64 Corvairs. Most are all damagedat this point and new ones would look great. Add to the fact that these housings also come with new sockets installed andyou could kill two birdies with one rock. If you've tried to findgood used ones you know how difficult it can be - quitwasting time and order a set now!
HOUSING - Taillight
60-61 ALL Stop ( 5)U-1223
60 ALL Backup ( 5)U-1224
61 ALL Backup ( 5)U-1225
62 ALL Stop ( 5)U-1226
62 ALL Backup ( 5)U-1227
63-64 ALL Stop ( 5)U-1228
63-64 ALL Backup ( 5)U-1229
Importan t - At press tim e (3-23-05) the future
availab ility of these housin gs is in q uestion . We w ill
continue to o ffer them w hen pos sible and w ill also continue to ca rry NOS when w e can. The most difficult to
keep in stock ar e the 63 -64 stop assem blies. W e have a huge invento ry of 60-6 1 back up ass emblie s, whic h in
some cases, can be converted to stop assemblies.
REPRODUCED SPYDER RADIO FACEPLATES Exact reproductions of the brushed stainless radio faceplate.
Note 1962 type has a small hole on both sides - The 1963-4 is as
pictured to the left, with a LH small hole and a RH larger hole.
1962 (5)U-4611x 1963-64 (5)U-4611
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REPLACEMENT FC OUTSIDE MIRRORS
The orig inal FC mirrors had very short arms with small 4" round heads. We have been thinking about
reproducing the arms for some time now, but have made little progress. Very close replacements for the mirror heads
are listed here, although the Corvair had an offset mount, so even these are not concours-perfect. We’ve also listed
some replacement arms, but they are different than Corvair and will require different mounting locations than
stock. We ll, at least the mou nting gas kets are exa ct!
Note - There was a “West Coast” optional mirror available from
the factory, which is a much larger rectangular mirror of the type
more associated with pickups and vans of the era. In the past we
have carried similar replacements but have always been unhappy
with the chrome quality. If this situation changes we’ll list them
again.
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EXACT REPRO MIRRORSFOR EVERY YEAR!
We can now offer excellent reproductions of the Corvair outside rear-view
mirrors for ALL years an d mod els. The se look a nd fit just lik e the orig inals
and are of quality manufacture. Exact mounting kits are also INCLUDED
with ea ch mirr or! We e ven ha ve a rep ro for som e remo te mirror s!.
Remote mirror pictured above
1960 car mirror 1961-62 mirror 1963-65 mirror
ALL CAR MIRRORS INCLUDE MOUNTING KITS!
MIRRO R - Exact Repro
60 ALL (50)U-2789 1966-69 mirror
61-62 ALL ex/FC (50)U-2785
63-65 ALL ex/FC (50)U-2793
66-69 ALL ex/FC (50)U-2794
60-69 NON -original Square head mirror (50)U-5464
67 REMOTE MIRROR* (100)U-5422
68 REMOTE MIRROR* (100)U-6213
*although the remote mirror is correct for 1967 or 68 it can be used on other years
MOUNTING KITS -Mirror
MOUNTING KITS INCLUDE RUBBER BASE GASKET, MOUNTING BRACKET AND SCREWS.
60 ALL ( 2)U-2790
61-62 ALL ex/FC - comes with mirror only Non-original square head
63-65 ALL* ex/FC ( 2)U-2795
66-69 ALL* ex/FC ( 2)U-4643
GASKETS - Mounting
THIS IS JUST THE MOUNTING GASKET BY ITSELF
60 ALL ( 1)U-4644
61-62 ALL ex/FC ( 1)U-4645
63-65 ALL ex/FC ( 1)U-2796
66-69 ALL ex/FC ( 1)U-2553
66-67 with remote mirror ( 1)U-2554
THE MIRROR WE SENT YOU doesn’t fit the old bracket?? - there have been hundreds of aftermarket mirrors sold overthe past 40 years - it’s not unusual to have non-original outside mirrors on your Corvair. All our mirrors, mounting kits andgaskets are designed to be EXACT replacements for original Corvair.
REPRODUCED TURNSIGNAL ARMSThese are excellent reproductions of the chrome plated turnsignal control arm and knob. No need to look
around for the best used one you can find now that these inexpensive replacements are available!
ARM with knob - Turnsignal Control
60 ALL ( 2)U- 592
61-64 ALL ( 2)U- 593
65-69 ALL w/ telescopic wheel* ( 2)U- 594 *This arm can be used on non-telescopic wheels but is about 3/4" shorter than original. There are also some variations inyears as to exact offset and length but this is a good-looking general replacement.
STEEL BODY PANELS - 1960-64 CARS
We’re offering these steel replacement panels as a pro per repair -
DON ’T use fiberglass panels to repair unibody sections! Fiberglass can be
used in non-structural locations, such as doors, hood, deck lid etc.
Make sure when you order panels that you specify whether for the
right hand (passeng er side) or left han d (drivers sid e).
FRONT QUARTER PAN ELS
The one-p iece quarter p anel (U-338 5) is frequently n ot in stock. W e try
to keep the sections always in stock. The U-3388 is the lower portion of
U-3387.
LOWER FRONT PANEL
This is the long piece just
under the front bumper (U-
3384)
REAR QUARTER PANEL SECTIONS
This situation is a little odd - The first company made the rear
panel in two parts, forward (U-3383) and rear ward (U-3382) The
problem is that the two panels w ill not work w ith each othe r. . The
U-3383 piece is good for all 2 door and convertible body styles , but
the rearw ard U-3 382 on ly works on 4-doors. A second company has
come along and made the rear quarter in one piece for coupes and
convertibles, but to be honest, the upper and rearward portions of
the panel is not contoured quite right. As a result we are cutting up
these panels and offering them as a wheelwell replacement
section, as pictured.
REAR PANEL - Wheel we ll repair 60-64 all 4 doors (700)U-6271
UPPER QUARTER (TOP) SECTIONS
This is for the area above the beltline (top of rear
quarter pa nel) These tw o sections are suitable for 2 do or,
4 door and convertible styles (convertible may require
slight m odificatio n on U -3381 p anel)
STEEL ROCKER PANELS These are excellent formed steel rocker panels. Not pictured here.
1960-64 4 D OOR S - (400)U-6272 1960-64 2 DOOR cou pes (400)U-6273
STEEL FLOOR PANS
1960 an d conv ertibles m ay requ ire som e mod ification.
60-64 ALL LEFT FRONT (400)U-3400 60-64 ALL RIGHT FRONT (400)U-3401
60-64 ALL LEFT REAR (400)U-3402 60-64 ALL RIGHT REAR (400)U-3403
STEEL TRUNK BOTTOM
61-64 ALL (400)U-3421
See Page O-10 for more 60-64 panels.
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1965-69 CUSTOM REAR GRILLE U-5360
HEADLIGHT BEZELS (Of course, they’re not “chrome”, they’re anodized aluminum) The prices arecorrect - the NOS are very expensive and very hard to keep in stock. The “goodused” will not be perfect but better than average and are also in short supply. Youmay want to call us first before ordering. Note that 61-62 are the same as 63-64except they don’t have the black paint.
APPLICATION USED NOS APPLICATION USED NOS
1960 CARS and 61-65 FC
either side (20)U-5307 U-5308
1961-62 CARS ex/fc RH (20)U-5309 U-5310 61-62 CARS LH (20)U-5311 U-5312
1963-64 CARS ex/fc RH (20)U-5313 U-5313 63-64 CARS LH (20)U-5314 U-5315
1965-69 CARS RH (20)U-5316 U-5317 65-69 CARS LH (20)U-5318 U-5319
THE RARE - THE UNUSUAL
We always try to carry as much NOS and hard to find aluminum and
chrome trim as possible, We’ve pictured some typical oddities - the old
JC Whitney custom rear grilles and custom 1960 fro nt grille. W e usua lly
have a few of the rear grilles new and used in stock. Call us for more info
To the left 1960 front grille.
To the right, custom 60-64 rear grille
U-5361
RECONDITIONED BUMPERS You can have nice looking bumpers, front and rear, without spending a fortune. Chroming is expensive these
days b ut we h ave a sp ecial arra ngem ent wit h a repu table co mpa ny so th at we o ffer these at com petitive p rices.
Bumpers are stripped, straightened then copper plated and chromed. Although we will not guarantee them
as show bumpers, we think you’ll be amazed just how nice they are.
If you send us your old bumper for exchange, or for later core refund, make sure to remove all bumper guards,
brackets and bolts. U SE CO MM ON SE NSE! Do n’t waste y our mon ey sendin g us cores that are torn or h orribly
mangled. Because of their large size bumpers will be sent as an oversized package, Sometimes ,but not always, we
can ship 2 for the price of one.
By the way , FC (van an d pickup ) bump ers were a vailable pain ted or chrom e - but they are the same bumpers.
The poor picture to the left doesn’t give you any idea - oh
well, we tried. A bright shiny bumper is a hard thing to get
a picture of!
FIGURE ALL BUMP ERS AT 700 WT UNITS EA CH Core charges are in the price sheet next to part number
Also note tha t 65-69 bum pers will hav e extra holes in them if there are (or were) equipped with bumper guards.
YEAR APPLICATION FRONT REAR
1960-64 CARS EX/WAGON U-4917 U-4918
1961-62 WAGONS ONLY U-4917 U-4919
61-65 FC U-4920 U-4921
65-69 CARS WITHOUT guard holes U-4922 U-4924
65-69 CARS WITH guard holes U-4923 U-4925
BOLTS - Bumper Each - use as needed w/ self locking nut (2)U-2694
BRACKETS - Bumper These are all used brackets, but are straight and in good condition. Because we’re limited on
space left on this page we’ll do it this way - The car bumpers basically have far right, not so far right, center,
left and far left brackets. When you order just explain which location you need. The price for all brackets will
be the same. Use PN U-5362 when ordering.
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FIBERGLASS PANEL WARNING! Never use fiberglass panels in structural unibodylocations (“fenders”, quarter sections, roof, most bodypanels etc). They will significantly weaken theunibody! Keep in mind that there can also be issues ofmaterial incompatibility between fiberglass and metal. As a rule, fiberglass is used in street cars in areasthat are “stand alone”, such as doors, hoods, deck lidsetc. Racers also use fiberglass for weight reduction inunibody panels - but that almost always requiressubstantial re-engineering of the entire unibody.
FIBERGLASS LANDAU PANELS
These are excellent reproductions
of the Yenko Stinger panels. Fits in
the rear quarter window area.
RH(100) U-5771 LH (100) U-5772
FIBERGLASS DOORS?? We have a very
limited stock of these special racing parts - Give us acall if you’re interested or visit www.govair.com
MORE REPRODUCTION SHEET METAL
This reprod uction me tal has been available since 1992 and we've sold a lot of it. For "political" reasons it's future
availability is uncertain. Because of circumstances completely beyond our control we have watched the prices go
up while, at the same time, our access to it has become tenuous. Because we have no idea what the current
availability will be it's always best to call and confirm. IMPORTANT - the early model metal on the previous page
0-7 is not effected by these comments, they come from several different suppliers.
SHIPPING NOT E: The p ackag ing fee m ay be s lightly hig her for ind ividual panels due to the special care needed
to make sure these panels get to you in good condition.
FLOOR PANS - STEELThese panels are made for each "quarter" of the floor. They are more than large enough to go up the sides, and will probablyrequire some trimming to fit your specific need. Panels for 1962-64 convertibles will require some shortening on the rocker panelsides. Get rid of that can of fiberglass and scraps of sheet steel! Now you can repair your floors the right way with professionallooking results!
60-64 ALL ex/FC Left Front (160)U-3400
60-64 ALL ex/FC Right Front (160)U-3401
60-64 ALL ex/FC Left rear (160)U-3402
60-64 ALL ex/FC Right Rear (160)U-3403
65-69 ALL ex/FC Left Front (170)U-3404
65-69 ALL ex/FC Right Front (170)U-3405
65-69 ALL ex/FC Left Rear (170)U-3406
65-69 ALL ex/FC Right Rear (170)U-3407
FLOOR PANEL REINFORCEMENTSThese are used under the front floor panels for strength. About 24"long and tapered.
65-69 ALL ex/FC LH (70 )U-3412
65-69 ALL ex/FC RH (70 )U-3413
TRUNK BOTTOMS - STEELThese repair the rusted out lower portion of the trunk and also extend about 2-3" up each side for added ease in installation. Note that the bottom oval hole is represented but not stamped out.
61-64 ALL ex/FC (150)U-3421
65-69 ALL ex/FC (150)U-3420
WINDSHIELD PANEL REPAIR - STEELThis is the panel that always seems to rust out on 65-69's. Thereplacement panel is better than the original GM because extra width is given to repair really bad ones!
65-69 ALL ex/FC (300)U-3430FC panels on the way?? There has been someprogress made on rampside sideramps, floor panels and othervan exterior panels. Watch THE NEWS and our website forfurther info!
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BATTERY SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - STEEL
These are correctly fabricated to match exactly! Corrosion due to years of acid exposure can now be easily and
correctly repaired thanks to these panels! Also don 't overlook the rear quarter reinforcement panels listed afterwards.
65 ALL ex/FC (160)U-3422
66-69 ALL (160)U-3423
REAR PANEL REINFORCEMENT - STEEL
These panels are fou nd at rearmost of the inside of 65-69 engine compartments. The convertible panels are also
reinforced and ready to accept the weights mounted on them.
65-69 ALL ex/FC ex/Convt LH ( 50)U-3408
65-69 ALL ex/FC ex/Convt RH ( 50)U-3409
65-69 Convertibles only LH ( 80)U-3410
65-69 " " RH ( 80)U-3411
FENDER REPAIR PANELS - STEELREAR LOWER QUARTER PANEL
65-69 ALL ex/FC LH (40 )U-3435
65-69 ALL ex/FC RH (40 )U-3436
FRONT LOWER REPAIR PANEL
65-69 ALL ex/FC LH (45 )U-3437
65-69 ALL ex/FC RH (45 )U-3438
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET - STEEL
65-69 ALL ex/FC (15) U-3431
VARIOUS USED PANELSMany steel body panels are still not being reproduced. Fortunately we can supply you with good rust-free used panels atreasonable prices! IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT ALL USED PANELS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE STOCK!
WINDSHIELD GRILLES -USEDThese are the removable "grilles" right underneath the front and (most) rear windshields.
60-64 ALL ex/FC FRONT (400)U-3530
65-69 ALL ex/FC FRONT (400)U-3531
65-67 4 DOORS ONLY REAR (400)U-3532
65-69 Convertibles only REAR (400)U-3533
65-69 2 dr COUPES only REAR (400)U-3534
TUNNEL PANS - USED
May have small dents or warps. 60-64 ALL ex/FC Long Forward pan (400)U-3535 60-64 ALL ex/FC Short Rear pan (70 )U-3536 65-69 ALL ex/FC Long Forward pan (400)U-3537 65-69 ALL ex/FC Short Rear pan (70 )U-3538
Note, Looking for engine Sheet metal? See catalog page B-32
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Rear hinges are used on 4 door cars only
REBUILT HINGES
Nothing’s worse than worn out door hin ges. Doors
won ’t close properly and they rattle and vibrate (especially on
FC’s) . The lower door hinges on the late mode l cars are
especially prone to problems.
You will be amazed at how well your doors work when
you’ve replace d your o ld hing es with these to tally rebu ilt
ones.
We clean, bead blast and prim er the m etal then install
our own bronze bushings and hardened pins. They’re ready
to paint and install. You won’t believe the difference.
UPDATE 2-10-03 - After doing a lot of these the past 6-8 monthswe have discovered that the 65-66 LH lower hinge is the stinker. As
a result you’ll notice that the rebuilding cost and the core charge are signifigantly higher than for any other hinges, includingthe “mirror image” right hand hinge. Some parts are not practical to reproduce- so we need the cores!
REBUILT HINGES- Cars
YEAR MODEL RH FrontLower
RH FrontUpper
LH FrontLower
LH FrontUpper
Rh RearLower
RH rearUpper
LH RearLower
LH RearUpper
60-64 Cars U-6105 U-6106 U-6107 U-6108 U-6109 U-6110 U-6111 U-6112
65-66 Cars U-6113 U-6114 U-6115 U-6116 U-6117 U-6118 U-6119 U-6120
67 U-6121 U-6122 U-6123 U-6124 U-6125 U-6126 U-6127 U-6128
68-69 U-6121 U-6129 U-6123 U-6130
REBUILT HINGES - FCAll hinges are for 1961-65 Vans and Pickups
RH FRONT DOOR UPPER U-6131 RH FRONT DOOR LOWER U-6132LH FRONT DOOR UPPER U-6133 LH FRONT DOOR LOWER U-6134RH SIDE DOOR FORWARD UPPER U-6135 RH SIDE DOOR FORWARD LOWER U-6136RH SIDE DOOR REARWARD UPPER U-6137 RH SIDE DOOR REARWARD LOWER U-6138LH SIDE DOOR FORWARD UPPER U-6139 LH SIDE DOOR FORWARD LOWER U-6140LH SIDE DOOR REARWARD UPPER U-6141 LH SIDE DOOR REARWARD LOWER U-6142REAR DOOR LH UPPER U-6143 REAR DOOR LH LOWER U-6144REAR DOOR RH UPPER U-6145 REAR DOOR RH LOWER U-6146
IMPORTANT! All hinges have a core charge and all cores may not be available at all times. Sometimes it may be
necessary to have you send in your o ld hing es to ge t them r ebuilt - A lways call for ava ilability first if tim e is
important! For hinges to be rebuildable the basic metal has to be sound - no cracks or breaks.
DOO R PINS, BUSHINGS AND O THER PARTS ARE ON PAGE Q-10
KILL THAT NOISE! Several times I remember my grandfather telling me that he andGrandma had considered buying a Corvair in 1960 - but bought aFalcon instead because the Corvair seemed “a little too noisy”. Folks, we’re Corvair lovers dedicated as can be, BUT Corvairscan be a bit noisy, especially if compared to “new” cars. If you’re tired of engine and road noise then we have a workablesolution for you. The materials listed here are easy to install and arespecifically designed to absorb noise. Disadvantages? They doweigh a bit, about ½ a lb per square foot. And the material is not
cheap, although when selectively used, isn’t that bad. We have 2 types - a black self adhesive sheet sold in square foot sections (12"x12"). It is moldable with heat, such as a hairdryer. The other type is a foil backed self adhesive material that is moldable without heat and is the most superior at noiseabsorption. Both types can be cut with scizzors. Get this material in your passenger compartment and start enjoying some peace and quiet! (Or your radio)
BLACK TYPE INSULATION - Sold in 1 foot squares. 12"x12" Per section (10 U-6011FOIL BACKED EXTREME INSULATION - 4 Square foot roll 18"X32" (20)U-6148
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OUR LATEST ROAD TRIP...... When the Bo nnev ille Corv air Club anno unce d that it
wou ld be having another get together in St. George, Uta h
Linda and I decided it would be fun to attend.
As this particular event would not have space for
vending we had the very un usual op portunity to attend as real
tourists AND drive one of our Corvairs!
We left Oregon in Linda ’s 1967 Mo nza 2 door a utom atic
110 for the 1100 mile trip to southern Utah. We passed
through Oregon, southern Idaho and then m et up with
members of the Bonneville Club in West Valley City (near
Salt Lake C ity).
At this point I want to describe the 67. We purchased it
in almost totally original condition in 1997 with actual mileage
of 56,400. Since that tim e we h ave p ut 30,0 00 m iles on it and
replaced the exhaust system, starter, fuel pump, gas tank
sending unit, turnsignal assembly and a few other m inor pa rts. We also ins talled a Pertro nix Ign itor and Flam ethrow er coil.
These are all Corvair Underground parts - the same we sell through our catalog and websites.
After mee ting up with the Bonn eville folks we stopped down the road at Nephi, Utah for food and fuel. Upon entering the
highway our car cut out! No gas! I knew it couldn’t be one of our mechanical fuel pumps - it only had about 26,000 miles on
it. Turned out it was a loose fitting on the incoming line. A little tighten ing an d wer e on o ur wa y! (Wo nder h ow m any of u s wou ld
have just replace d the fuel pum p, thinking it was the pro blem?)
Had a great time in St George - especially the tour to Zion park. The event was really great with over 36 cars in the show.
The great folks from Bonneville Corsa intend to do it again next year and we’ll be there! Next year they’re planning on having
vending space s o - oh we ll, back to w ork for us.
For our return trip I wanted to go through Ely, Nevada - site of one of
the best p reserv ed sh ortline ra ilroad fa cilities in North America. That
meant a first time trip across Nevada over the infamous HWY 50, known
as “The Lon eliest Road in A merica”.
For you railroa d historian s, Ely is like a step back into time! I was
greatly impressed and spent as much time as pos sible there, but before
we knew it it w as time to roll. We neede d to make Reno by night. The drive
from St George to Ely was pretty barren but there were a fair number of
farms along the way - But the drive from Ely to Reno! Yikes, almost 300
miles of desolation. You’d climb up a steep mountain range then drop into
a desert valley. And over and over again! Most of the passes were in
excess of 6500 feet. There wasn’t a river, creek or any water in sight! The
few towns along the way must have had populations of 100 or less. We stopped to get gas in Eureka, Nevada which billed itse lf
as the “Loneliest tow n on the loneliest road in America”!
Even after driving Corvairs for 35 years and a million and a half or so miles, this was the longest single trip I’ve ever
taken in a Corvair (The Palm Sp rings meets a re slightly shorter). When we got home we had put nearly 2400 more miles on
Linda ’s 67 and the only problem we had was that the original speedo stuck in the middle of the Nevada desert and our glovebox
lock broke. We averaged 24 miles per gallon and had no trouble cruising at the posted 75 mph speed limits.
Would we attempt this trip in any other 34 year old car? No way. The trip is not on ly a testim ony to th e fanta stic Co rvair
but also to our Corv air Unde rground replacem ent parts - T he sam e parts yo u get wh en you o rder from us.
We re ly on them and you can too.
CORVAIR UNDERGROUND Inc.PO Box 339 Dundee, OR 97115800-825-8247 503-434-1648 Fax 503-434-1626www.corvairunderground.com www.corvairnews.com
Make sure you’re getting our free newsletter THE CORVAIR NEWSalso available online. And don’t forget our giant catalog THE CORVAIRBOOK just $6.00 postpaid (Canada $10.00) (Oh yes, next trip we’ll have cruise control - watch our newperformance/custom website www.govair.com for the details)
One of the desert valleys ( we forget which) on HWY 50.....................
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If you're ordering 62-64 convertible door strips make sure thatyou know which end you have - To the right is U-2096 to theleft U-2117
STRIP
CROSSECTIONS
ABOVE - typical FC sideand rear doorsCENTER - FC front doorsBELOW - Car doorstripping
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RUBBER ITEMS Over the past few years a lot of progress has been made in reproducingexact rubber weatherstrips for Corvairs. We can now offer almost everyweatherstrip in reproduced form. These "EXACT REPROS" includecorrectly spaced clips and have correct molded ends where used - everyattempt has been made to manufacture these strips to original"durometer", in other words, they are the correct "softness". These EXACTREPROS are as close to what you would get if you went into yourChevrolet dealer in 1960's. Satisfaction is guaranteed on all EXACTREPROS.
Sometimes people want to save a little money and that's why we still offer our FUNCTIONAL weatherstrips. For years thiswas all we could offer until the exact repros came along. If you have a choice, we strongly suggest EXACT REPRO over theFUNCTIONAL. Functional strips will usually NOT include clips or molded ends, but should match the original crossection anddurometer pretty closely - Note that there are still a few strips that are ONLY available in Functional - exact repros are not yetavailable. You may request a sample crossection of any Functional stripping by just asking, but special cut lengths are notreturnable.
IMPORTANT! -Unless otherwise noted exact repro strips are sold aspairs (right and left) and functionals are sold as EACH
DOOR STRIPS
DOOR WEATHERSTRIPPING FUNCTIONAL EXACT REPRO
60-64 4 door Front door ea (25)U-4314 pr (50)U-2103
60-64 4 door Rear door ea (30)U-4315 pr (60)U-2104
62 - early 63 convertible ea (20)U-4316 pr (40)U-2096
63-64 Convertible ea (20)U-4316 pr (40)U-2117
60-64 2 door cpe ea (28)U-4317 pr (55)U-2118
61-65 FC Either front door ea ea (40)U-4318
61-65 FC* RH side door(long) ea (35)U-4319 **********
61-65 FC* LH side door(short) ea (25)U-4319A ++++++++++
61-65 FC* RH rear door(long) ea (30)U-4320 **********
61-65 FC* LH rear door(short) ea (30)U-4320A ++++++++++
61-62 Wagon Front door ea (30)U-4409 pr (60)U-2105
61-62 Wagon Rear door ea (35)U-4321 pr (60)U-2106
61-62 Wagon Rear Tailgate ea (80)U-4322 **********
65-69 4 door Either front door ea (30)U-4323 pr (60)U-2098
65-69 4 door Either rear door ea (30)U-4324 pr (60)U-2099
65-69 Convert or 2 door cpe ea (30)U-4325 pr (60)U-2110 *vans with double side doors (8 door’s) use the same side doors on thedrivers side, but they are mirror images)
ROOFRAIL STRIPS All roofrail strips are now exact reproductions! (With correct molded ends) They are soldas a pair - right and left. (See next page for convertible roofrail strip sets)
65-69 ALL 2 door coupe PAIR strips (10)U-2108
65-67 ALL 4 door sedan PAIR strips ( 6)U-6161
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ROOFRAIL STRIPS- Convertibles Exact reproductions of these complicated strips. Sold as
complete sets (7 pieces for 62-64, includes header strip,
and 6 pieces for 65-69, header strip sold separately).
Strips are correctly molded, and include all internal
metalw ork and mounting studs - These are truly beautiful
reproductions! 62-64 set pictured.
COMPLETE ROOFRAIL SETS -Convertible
62-64 ALL Convertibles. Set of 7 (120)U-2120
65-69 ALL Convertibles Set of 6 (120)U-2115
PILLAR STRIPSThese are exact reproduction with m olded e nds.
Sold as a pa ir only.65-69 also include mounting screws.
PILLAR STRIPS - Front Windshield
62-64 ALL Convertibles Pair ( 60)U-2121
65-69 ALL Convertibles Pair ( 60)U-2109
HEADER STRIPS (Top bow) These are exact reproductions, that include mounting
pins and molde d ends on 65-69 . 62-64 DO NOT include
molded ends because the complicated molded ends on
that style are bu ilt into the ends of the fo rward roofrail
strips (see above ). In 1965 th ey chan ges it to inco rporate
the metal molded ends into the header strip.
62-64 ALL Convertibles HEADER STRIP (20)U-2113
65-69 ALL Convertibles HEADER STRIP (20)U-2112
Q U A R T E R
WINDOW STRIPSThese slide into the chrome
chann els on the leading edge of
the rear quarter window. These are exact repros
62-64 ALL Convertibles Pair (10)U-2116 65-69 ALL ex/4 door Pair (10)U-2111
NEW REPRO! 65-67 4 Door Pair ( 5)U- 329
CORVAIR RUBBER STRIPPING - A QUICK HISTORY
Corvair owners are very fortunate to have such a complete selection of exact reproduction weatherstripping. Back in themid-80's not very much in exact replacements were available until several of the large “collector car” rubber companies startedto undertake some expensive Corvair projects. All Corvair vendors, and Corvair owners, owe these companies our thanks.Projects that were too costly for the Corvair vendors to undertake on our own became a reality. So do all Corvair vendors sellthe same stuff? That is largely true, but not entirely. Over 12 years ago we started selling the only FC windshield rubber that worked properly on Corvair vans and pickups. Westill sell the same brand although now it’s in one piece in stead of a strip. Earlier than that we also became the only Corvairvendor to sell the correct crossection and durometer for the car trunk and late decklid stripping. We still, of course, offer it. Whenthe first reproduction car windshield rubber was produced we were glad to offer it. The first year there were some problemsbut those have long since been corrected and we still offer this excellent brand today. We’ve heard of other types that don’t workas well - why would anyone bother when the right stuff has been available all along? Of course we invented the SUPERKIT concept in discount packaging in the late 80's, and weatherstrip Superkits have beenone of the most popular kits we sell. We’ve sold well over 1200 of these Superkits alone! In the late 90's we expanded theSuperkit line to include more options, so you can get the kit that fits your specific needs. It has always been our company’s philosophy to sell the best quality products at the best prices. Oftentimes that meansselling what everyone else sells - but at a better price. When it’s not what everyone else sells we want ours to be of superiorquality. Even then, we still usually sell it for less. Your continued patronage makes this possible and we thank you.
65-69 WING rubber and back strip (upper left) 60-64 WING rubber and back strip (cars) (upper right)
VENT WINDOW RUBBERPut and end to whistling Corvairs! Old, brittle wing windowrubber causes air "whistles" and also lets in cold air. Theseexcellent reproductions are sold as a pair and are ready to install(we suggest following the installation instructions in the factoryshop manual - See Section R). Note that there are actually twocomponents to the wing window rubber - the actual "wing"section and the "back channel".
WING WINDOW RUB BER - "Wing" BACK STRIP FOR SAME
60-64 ALL ex/fc ex/convt. ex/wagon (50)U-2122 (15)U-2154
62-64 Convert also 61-62 Wagon (50)U-2123 (15)U-2153
61-65 FC (60)U-2124 (15)U-2155
65-69 Cars (55)U-2114 (15)U-2149
TRUNK and DECK LID STRIPPING
Our trunk and deck lid stripping is exactly like original in all ways (60-64 deck lid strip does not have reinforcement wire).Durometer (softness) and crossection is just what it should be and the 60-64 deck lid strips even have the push pins!Stripping is sold by the foot and suggested lengths for each application are listed.
TRUNK STRIPPING
60-69 ALL ex/FC suggest 14 feet (5)U-3110
REAR DECK LID STRIPPING NOTE: There is some confusion as to what 1960-64 uses. This is best we can figure out - all 60-64's had a rear strip about 3 feet long mounted on the rear of the deck lid itself. On SOME 1964's this strip was about 4' long and curves up along the corners. In addition, an optional strip about 30" long was sometimes mounted up towards the rear window on the body. 1965-69 simply uses the same stripping as the trunk and it goes all the way around.
60-63 ALL ex/FC Rear on deck lid. This part # is 3' long (10)U-3834
64 ALL ex/FC " " This part # is 4' long (15)U-3874
60-64 Optional 30" long this PN Upper on body (10)U-4288
65-69 ALL ex/FC suggest 13' sold by the foot ( 5)U-3110
MISC RUBBER STRIPPING
These seals are sold pre-cut to the necessary length. If you order ONE of the part number then that is all you need. 61-65 FC Engine compartment cover SEAL (60)U-3831
61-62 WAGON " " SEAL (50)U-3833
61-65 FC and Wagon Battery compartment SEAL (10)U-3832
61-62 Wagon Rear engine access door SEAL (10)U-3835
61-65 FC Rear engine access door SEAL (15)U-3875
ENGINE TO BODY SEAL STRIPS
These are exact replacements. The 60-64 type require that they be fastened to the perimeter shrouding and we includeinstructions for several suggested ways. While the 65-69 is sold as a complete 9' strip, the 60-64's use 4 separate strips whichwe sell individually or as a set of 4 (slight discount for set of 4).
SEAL S TRIPS - Eng ine to Body
60-64 ALL also 65 FC each (5) U- 68
Set of 4 U-68 (20)U-4452
65-69 ALL ex/FC One long strip (Shown at right) (40)U- 69
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OUR WEATHERSTRIPPING IS CORRECT! As most of you already know, we’ve been at this a long time. We’ve seen a lot of things but
something that never ceases to amaze us is why a supplier would not offer the correct part - even when
it’s easily available! We’ve heard for years about how our FC windshield stripping is “the only brand
that works” - ditto for the early car molded windshield rubber. We’ve heard about other companies
selling “o dd size and d urom eter (softn ess)” tru nk and deck lid strippin g. It goes on and on. Non e of this
weathe rstripping is e xclusive to an y Corvair su pplier - In other w ords, the corre ct stuff is available to
every v endor . Are w e the on ly ones w ho pay attention to this stu ff?
We feature only the best products - and that includes weatherstripping. We sell Soff Seal, Metro, and
Steele, among other well respected manufacturers. Why pay more and get less??
WINDOW FUZZIES Wind ow fuz zies are th e horizo ntal we atherstr ips that h elp
keep the glass from rattling. They are also useful in keeping
cold air ou t. Essen tially they a re a "fuzzy " covered metal s trip
with clips attached and are easily installed. We sell a lot of
these sets because they are worn out on almost all Corvairs.
THICK OR THIN? - These are the facts - all brands of
reproduction fuzzies for Corvairs are thinner in crossection
than the original, although 1960-64 models and the inner
fuzzies of 65-69 models are actually pretty close to original
thickness. The controversy involves 1965-69 outer fuzzies,
which were thicker than what is currently available. Our fuzzy
sets use the thickest material available and we strive to match
as close to original as possible. If thicker material becomes
available for the o uter 65-69 fu zzies we will incorpora te it into
our sets.
STAINLESS O R BLACK BEAD? All Corvairs originally came with black bead fuzzies. We also offer stainless
bead as an option and find that 90% of our fuzzy sales are for this type. The stainless bead looks better and holds
up be tter over tim e.
All fuzzy sets come complete with instructions.
1960-64 CAR FUZZY SETS Stainless bead Black bead 60-64 ALL with 2 door coupe (40)U-3010 U-3990
60-64 ALL with 4 door ex/wagon (40)U-3823 U-3991
62-64 ALL convertibles (40)U-3824 U-3992
61-62 ALL station wagons (40)U-3825 U-3993
VAN AND PICKUP FUZZY SETS 61-65 ALL front doors only (20)U-3826 U-3994
61-65 ALL Greenbriars complete set 12 (60)U-3827 U-3995
65-69 CAR FUZZY SETS 65-69 ALL with 2 door coupe (45)U-3828 U-3996
65-69 ALL convertibles (45)U-3830 U-3997
65-67 ALL with 4 doors (45)U-3829 U-3998
A FUZZY SET INCLUDES - enough for all door windows and all rear windows, where used. All sets have 8
fuzzies except for van and pickup sets. All sets include instructions.
FUZZY SETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN COMPLETE W EATHERSTRIP SUPERKITS
LISTED ON PAGE P-15
ENGINE LID PAD This is a reproduction of the rubber engine lid latch pad. Slips over the latch
handle. For all 1961-63 ex/FC (2)U-743.............
* A possible solution to the “narrow - deep”
channel dilemma. (Earl y coupe and
conve rtible rear q uarter w indow chann el)
We have this thin, wide sponge material
that could be applied on the sides and
bottom of the metal channel. While not an
idea replacement it would certainly be better
than glass bou ncing arou nd in a m etal
chann el!
Order by the foot and cut and install as
needed.
FLAT SPONGE Per foot 1" wide (5)U-6164
3/4"wide (5)U-6165(Material is self adhesive)
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DOOR and WINDOW CHANNEL The channel listed here are identified by the drawings for each particular vehicle. If you order a quantity of “1" you will getthe complete correct length for that particular application. All channel listed here will work on either side of the vehicle. Only one type of channel is listed for each application - and is the exact replacement, with the exception of the 65-69 car “Q”channel, which is available either as just the channel OR channel with the upper bumper. NOTE ALSO that some rear quarter window channel on both early and late cars MAY be of the deep, narrow type, which isnot reproduced. These potential channels will be identified by an asterik near the part number.
1960-64 COUPESA Back of wing window, upper (20)U-4410
B Upper window, across top (30)U-4411
C Back of wing window track, Lower (30)U-4412
D* Rear of door, inside. (25)U-4413*
E* Rear window, upper and Rear (20)U-4414*
F Rear window, forward vertical (30)U-4415
1960-64 4 DOORSNOTE; Items A through D are the same as the ones
listed for 1960-64 2 door as listed above.
G Front door top upper window (15)U-4416
H Rear door forward window (20)U-4417
I Rear door upper and rear (45)U-4418
61-62 STATION WAGON ONLY
NOTE; All channels for
wagon are the same as
the 4 door except the rear
door upper.
J Rear door Upper U-4419
1962-64 CONVERTIBLE
K Back of wing window, lower (20)U-4421
L Back of wing window , upper (20)U-4420
M Quarter window strips exact repro (20)U-2116
N* Rear quarter channel, back (20)U-4423*
O* Rear lower inside door (20)U-4422*
OUR CHAN NEL is as close to original as you can buy.
Most of the channel listed is a flexible, black type that fits into a larger metal channel. In the case of channel “A” and
“L” the material is a ridged flocked chann el with 2 stainless beads.
WINDOW CHANNEL - Continued
NOTES- 65-67 4 DOOR
NEW! As of 1-15-01 are exact
reproduction roofrail strips for
the late 4 doors. PN U-6161. Sold
as a pair. N ote also that the U-
329 qtr window strips are now
sold as a pair of exact repros.
*U-4425 Channel - is now
availab le as just the channel (U-
4425) OR as the channel w ith
the uppe r bump er molded in -
(U-6147). Both are sold as a right
or a left side.
NOTES - 65-69 2 DOOR
The notes for the 4 door (above)
also pertain to the coupes where
t h e U - 4 4 2 5 s tr i p p i n g is
concerned.
Unlike the earlier mod els there
are no interio r rear quarter
window channels.
61-65 FC
These are of course the vans and
pickups. All FC’s use the same
front door channels and the
Greenb riars only use the U-4428
side door channels (well, except
for a few unusual fleet options
with panel vans that had a door
or two with glass in them)
The U-4428 are nea rly
8 feet long and
wrap around all
three sides of
the door glass.
Unlike the early passenger cars, the back vent channel is one piece and of the rigid double bead design.
INSTALLATION - Most rigid channel was originally held in place by rivets. They will have to be removed to get the
old stuff out but an easy way to install the new is with contact cement. The flexible channel can be installed using
weath erstrip adhesive (page P-16) in strategic spots. Normally window glass should not ne ed to be rem oved to
change flexible channel. We’ve had very good luck simply rolling the window down and pulling the old stuff out then
sliding the new in. In most cases very little gluing is required as the channel tends to stay in place because of the
glass.
ALL OUR WEATHERSTRIP SUPERKITS contain the correct channel as listed above . The SUP ERKITS are a great
way to replace all the old stripping and channel at one time and save even more by buying in kit form. Check out
page P-15 for more information.
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WINDSHIELD RUBBER 40+ year old rubber can’t be expected to last forever! Ditto for windshield glass. We’ve got what you need,
whether you have to replace your rubber because of leaks or because you’re replacing the glass. These are excellent
USA made replace ments . The 19 60-64 c ar front an d rear str ipping are mo lded in o ne piec e, like the o riginal. The 61-
65 FC type is also made in one continuos piece, although factory replacement strips were simply a strip that you
would butt-glu e at the b ottom. B oth type s work quite w ell.
The 61-65 FC strips are available to use with or without stainless trim*. Most FC’s did not use the trim but
it can be added if you like (U sed trim is abou t all that is available and not too common). NOW, if we say “with or
without trim” that pertains to the design of the rubber itself, NOT that it includes the trim! (Yeah I know , but you ’d
be surp rised!)
IMPORTANT - 1960-64 fron t and rear trim is designe d ONL Y for vehicles th at used the stainless trim (P retty
much all but “500" serie s mode ls). If you have a “5 00" series car th e rubber will work but it leaves a visible gap. Right
now, it’s all that’s available.
1965-69 cars do not use a rubber gasket on the front or the rear. Instead, round “tack strip” or “cordin g” is
used.
How easy is the 60-64 car and 61-65 FC stripping to install? W ell
that seems to depend on who you ask! Most installers have no problem
whatso ever, but the re is the oc casiona l installer who tells their custom er that th e rubb er is too d ifficult to inst all
(“Just doesn ’t fit”) and s ugge sts that th e custo mer se nd it ba ck to us. H ow d id the p erplexed ins taller solve the
custom er’s prob lem? - B y just us ing the old rubb er again . After all, it w as still “ok ” - Hm mm mm mm mm .
Well obviously, new rubber should always be installed - but if you find yourself in this predicament remember
that we are always glad to accept items back without a restocking penalty up to 30 days - so long as no alteration
or modification has been made to the product. See our warranty information and returns policy for all the details.
WINDLACE - Interior Trim This is the “snap-on” vinyl trim that is found around the inside edges of most
cars. The 19 60-61 ty pe w as a cov ered clo th type - This will work fine but is not
origina l. It is VERY close for 62-69 cars. IMPORTANT! Before you order a precut
length make su re that you’re getting the right color! Precut lengths of windlace
under 25 feet MAY NOT be returnable!
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BODY GASKET SUPERKITS We have weatherstrip SUPERKITS but they don’t quite cover everything. These small kits are designed to fill out the othergaskets needed. Kits include (where applicable) tailight lens to housing gaskets, housing to body gaskets, parking lightgaskets, license light gasket, headlight gaskets, door handle and door lock gaskets,
60-64 ALL ex/FC 2dr and convert (15)U-4865
60-64 ALL ex/FC 4 dr and wagons (15)U-4866
61-64 Pickups (15)U-4867
61-65 Vans 6 door (15)U-4868
8 door (15)U-4869
65-69 ALL ex/FC 2dr and convert (15)U-4870
65-67 ALL ex/FC 4 door (15)U-4871
NEW REPRO! Exactr e product i o n m o l d e dturnsignal gasket for 65-69U-6193 each
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DOOR HANDLE - GASKET KITS Die cut exact repros. All kits contain parts as pictured.
DOOR LOCK GASKETSAs need - all years U-1338
64-69 CARS (5)U-578662-66 TURBO (6)U-5785
U-2853
EVEN MORE BOOTS.....
HEATER BOX BOOT (left) All 1961-64 cars and 6 1-65 FC’s with the
direct air heater use this connecting boot
from the firew all to the m ain hea t box. A
DALE silicone repro (15)U-5194
ACCELERATOR BOOT (Upper rig ht)
We now have a silicone reproduction boot
that has the correct shape for 64-69
passenger cars. (Although PN U- 3969 on
page P-9 works fine too)
(8)U-51 41 (Th is had b een an NOS PN, bu t is
now replaced by this repro)
OIL BATH CONNECTING HOSE Who w ould reprod uce these o bscure (but
necessary) hoses? DALE, that’s who and in
durab le silicone! Connects can ister to air cleaner tub e on cars eq uipped w ith optional oil bath
air cleaner. Part number and application listed under the picture
(left and right)
1960 ACCELERATOR BOOT This is anothe r one of those o bscure b oots that we ha ve in
durab le silicone. It’s for the 1960 cars and is the engine
compartment accelerator bo ot. It’s substantially different
(smaller) than the 61-63 or 64-69 boots. (3)U-5195
GAS DOOR/TAILGATE BUMPER Not a boot, but we forget to list it in the bumpersection! This one is a correct repro (metal insert too!) Of the 60-64 car gas door bumperand is also used on 61-65 Rampside and Loadside pickup tailgates (uses 2). (1)U-2853
FILLER NECK GROMMETS As used for the gas tank filler neck, up near the gas cap. Keeps filler neck from bangingaround. Excellent reproductions. 60-69 ALL CARS U-4698 61-65 ALL FC’s U-5830
FC AUTO TRANS LINES GROMMET
(Pictured to the left) 61-65 FC’s with automatic transmissions came factory with atransmission oil cooler. This great Dale repro seals the lines where they run through theengine compartment. 61-65 FC all with auto trans cooler (2)U-5831
BOOT SEAL - Silicone replacement for all Silicone Wire Systems wires (these arethe 8 mm “racing wires” featured on page G-12) (2)U-5832 Pictured to the right
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RUBBER BUMPERS - Listed by application
These are listed by the most common application - but not necessa rily the on ly one. We have included drawings
on this page and the next that are close to actual size for visual comparison.
61-65 FC CUSHION for side and rear doors. Square with two mounting holes. (2)U-2852
61-65 FC BUMPER - Side and rear door - in the handle (2)U-2875
61-65 FC BUMPER - On the side door - Vans only (2)U-5914
61-65 FC BUMPER - On inner body where front doors close, upper corner (2)U-3129
61-64 PICKUPS L shaped BUMPER at rear tailgate (2)U-2853
60-64 CARS BUMPER - Gas door . Same as Pickup tailagte L shaped (2)U-2853
65-69 CARS BUMPER - Gas door 2 used (1)U-2862
60-64 CARS BUMPER - Engine compartment deck lid (2)U-2857
65-69 CARS BUMPER - “ ” (2)U-2859
60-64 CARS BUMPER - Trunk lid (2)U-2860
65-69 CARS BUMPER - “ ” (2)U-2856
60-69 CARS BUMPER - Glovebox door 2 used (1)U-2824
65-69 CARS BUMPER - ASH tray (1)U-2888
60-64 CARS BUMPER - Door - 2 per door Square shaped (2)U-3224
65-69 CARS BUMPER - Door - 2 per door Oval shaped with 2 push ins (2)U-3218
60-64 CARS BUMPER - Seat - 2 per seat Round (2)U-2969
65-69 CARS BUMPER - Seat - 2 per seat Oval shaped (2)U-2855
60-64 CARS BUMPER - License plate (1)U-3131
61-65 FC BUMPER - Lincese plate (1)U-3131
65-69 CARS BUMPER - License plate (1)U-2861
NEW ! Upper front bumper for the front suspension of 1965-69 cars (2)U-6192
SMALL BUMPER SUPERKIT All the exterior rubber bump ers can be found in on e handy kit. Most kits
contain door bumpers, hood and deck lid bumpers, gas door bumpers,
license plate bumpers,. (FC bumper kits may not include all exterior
bump ers),
1960-64 CARS Ex/4 door (10)U-4872
1960-64 4 DOOR models (10)U-5401
1961-62 Station wagons only (14)U-5404
1961-64 PICKUPS ( 4)U-4873
1961-65 VANS ( 8)U-4874
1961-65 VANS 8 door (10)U-5402
1965-67 4 DOOR cars (10)U-5403
1965-69 CARS ex/4 door (10)U-4875
All our Superkits include a tube of
Super weath erstrip adhesive AND
be assured tha t all our strip ping is
brand name - Steele Rubber, Metro,
and Soff Seal. No off brands or
compromises in quality!
WEATHERSTRIPPING SUPERKITS Corvair owne rs are luc ky bec ause n early every weatherstrip on the
Corva ir has been reproduced exactly. There’s no longer any reason to put
up with 30-40 year old rubber stripping AND no reason to p ut up w ith
inferior replacement parts. As the creators of the SUPERKIT concept we
first offered these complete kits over 12 years ago and have added and
improved on them ever since.
You’ll find th at if you d ecide to just repla ce a strip or two it turns out
that all the stripping will be in poor shape. These kits make the job
simple, easy and complete. Not only that but you save dollars over buying
each item individually. Note that as of 2001 we have expanded the line to
include several option s on the kits. Pick the kit that suits you best and
start saving!
“A” KIT - Include s all door s tripping , roofrail strippin g (conv ertible kits
DO NOT include roofrail strips in this kit - see “D” kit below) , trunk
stripping, deck lid stripping, and any applicable flexible and rigid
window channel. (Fu zzy sets are N OT in th is kit - see the “B” kit listed
below) Note that Green brier, Corvan and Picku p kits (FC’s) also include
engine lid, engine access and battery box rubber. Greenbrier and Corvan
kits will also include all side and rear door stripping. 65-69 cars and 62-64
conve rtible kits also include rear quarter window strips. Convertib le kits
also include pillar strips and header strip.
“B” KIT - Includes same as “A” kit but also includes new vent window
rubber and ve nt win dow back s trip. Also includes co mplete fuz zy kit.
This is our old Weathe rstrip Superk it.
“C” KIT - This kit includes everything in the A and B kits but also
includes new front (and where applicable) rear windshield gaskets.
Corvan and greenbrier kits include the 2 rear door window seals. Pickup
kits include rear window seal and Lakewood and 62 wagon include rear
hatch w indow g asket.
“D” KIT - For convertibles only. Includes all in the A and B kits but also
includes the roofrail strip sets. (6 side strips)
NOTE - The station wagon kits and late 4 door kits will have functional (asopposed to exact) door stripping. In the case of the wagons this is of littledifference, but the 65-67 4 door strips will not have the molded ends. We doexpect the exact strips to be available in the future.
WEATHERSTRIPPING SUPERKITS
1960-64 2 DOOR COUPE (360)U-39601960-64 4 DOOR SEDANS (400)U-39611961-62 LAKEWOOD and 62 Wagon (470)U-39471962-64 CONVERTIBLES (380)U-39891965-69 2 DOOR COUPE (370)U-39631965-69 CONVERTIBLES (390)U-39641965-67 4 DOOR SEDANS (450)U-3946 1961-64 PICKUPS (300)U-39861961-64 CORVAN (Panel van) 6 DOOR (380)U-39871961-64 CORVAN 8 DOOR (410)U-40991961-65 GREENBRIER 6 DOOR (550)U-39881961-65 GREENBRIER 8 DOOR (620)U-3948
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WEA THE RST RIP
GLUE For bonding allsorts of weathers t r i p s r u b b e r ,i n s u l a t i o n , e t c .Adheares firmly tometal and has thequick “tack” necess- ary for holding padsand lining.5 oz TUBE (5)U-735
BODY GASKET SUPERKITS We have weatherstrip SUPERKITS but they don’t quite cover everything. Thesesmall kits are designed to fill out the other gaskets needed. Kits include (whereapplicable) tailight lens to housing gaskets, housing to body gaskets, parking lightgaskets, license light gasket, headlight gaskets, door handle and door lock gaskets.
60-64 ALL ex/FC 2dr and convert (15)U-4865
60-64 ALL ex/FC 4 dr and wagons (15)U-4866
61-64 Pickups (15)U-4867
61-65 Vans 6 door (15)U-4868
8 door (15)U-4869
65-69 ALL ex/FC 2dr and convert (15)U-4870
65-67 ALL ex/FC 4 door (15)U-4871
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REPRODUCTION TISSUE DISPENSERS
Looks just like stock without the high NOS price!Even includes a box of Kleenex. Adds a little extratouch to your restoration.
1960 (30)U-5003 1961 (30)U-50041962 (30)U-5005 1963 (30)U-50061064-65 (30)U-5007 1966-67 (30)U-5008
KICK PANELS INTERIOR The interior of your 1960-64 CARS can benefit greatly by replacing the cardboard kick panels.They're inexpensive but really make a difference. Ours are die cut, and fit exactly like original.Colors are now exact match, but as always, you should ask for color samples if this is critical.Panels are sold each and right and left are different - but you should always replace them inpairs.
KICK PANELS - FrontCOLOR SIDE 1960 61-64 ex/convt 62-64 CONVERTBLACK RH U-5073 U-2636 U-2646BLACK LH U-5074 U-2637 U-2647METALLIC BLUE RH U-6290 U-6292 LH U-6291 U-6293BLUE RH U-5075 U-2638 U-2648BLUE LH U-5076 U-2639 U-2649DARK BLUE RH U-5040 U-2609 U-2604DARK BLUE LH U-5041 U-5042 U-5043TURQUOISE RH U-5044 U-2640 U-2650TURQUOISE LH U-5045 U-2641 U-2651AQUA RH U-5046 U-5047 U-5048AQUA LH U-5049 U-5050 U-505161-62 RED RH U-6298 U-6300 LH U-6299 U-630163-64 RED RH U-5052 U-2642 U-2652 LH U-5053 U-2643 U-2653FAWN RH U-5054 U-2644 U-2654FAWN LH U-5055 U-2645 U-2655GRAY RH U-5056 U-2713 U-2605GRAY LH U-5057 U-5058 U-5059WHITE RH U-5060 U-2714 U-2606WHITE LH U-5061 U-5062 U-5063METALLIC GREEN RH U-6302 U-6304 LH U-6303 U-6305DARK GREEN RH U-5064 U-2715 U-2607DARK GREEN LH U-5065 U-5066 U-5067SADDLE TAN RH U-5068 U-2716 U-2608SADDLE TAN LH U-5069 U-5070 U-5071BEIGE RH U-6306 U-6308 LH U-6307 U-63091962 “GOLD” RH U-6310 U-6312 LH U-6311 U-6313ALL KICK PANELS WEIGH (25) EACH
REAR FOUNDATIONSThis is the large cardboard behind the rear seat. Ours are diecut for an exact fit. Colors are an exact match but you can request color samples. NOTE these have a high weight (480) becauseof their size. You can order up to three at a time for the same shipping charge. Colors are exact matches to our kick panels above.
61-64 COUPES
BLACK U-1020 61-62 RED U-6315 METALLIC GREEN U-6316 BEIGE U-6318METALLIC BLUE U-6314 63-64 RED U-2799 WHITE U-5072 1962 “GOLD” U-6319MED BLUE U-2797 FAWN U-2800 AQUA U-6317 GRAY U-6320TURQUOISE U-2798 SADDLE TAN U-2801 DARK BLUE U-6321
Reproduction - SUNVISORS These are not just old recovered ones - they’re new from the ground up! Correctshape, fit, padding, colors and materials - they match our headliners perfectlybecause they’re made by the same company. Note - 1960 and early 500 seriescame with painted cardboard visors which are different from these, but these willinstall the same and look great. When ordering use the part numbers below to signify specific style and yearBUT also give us the color code from color chart on page P-17. Visors include newbushings at no extra cost. SOLD AS A PAIR ONLY!
CONTINUED NEXT PAGE Q-1
Exact reproduction sunvisors continued from Q-1
1960-64 ALL ex/convert (90)U-5203 62-64 Convertibles only (90)U-52041965-66 ALL ex/convert (90)U-5205 67-69 ALL ex/convert (90)U-52061965-66 Convertibles (90)U-5207 67-69 Convertibles (90)U-5206A
Q-2
WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCHES
1961-64 with 2 speed
Also with washer
(Pictured upper left)
U-636
1965-66 with 2 speed
Also with washer
(Pictured center left)
U-637
1967-69 ALL
(Pictured lower left)
U-628
GLOVEBOX PARTS - SEE P AGE M -4
........and that includes locks, grommets, etc.
CIGARETTE LIGHTER PARTS
OK, we know that smoking isn’t politically correct, but you’ve still got to
fill that hole up with som ething! Th is is especially important if you’re restoring to
concours or might need to start an emergency campfire.
1960 (5)U-623 1961-64 (5)U-624 1965-66 (5)U-644 1967-69 (5)U-636
NOTES ABOUT 1965-66 LIGHTER ELEMENTS The element knobs supplied to us have come two different ways - with a small black ring (as pictured above) which is not original forCorvair and then without, which is original. If it’s important that you have the exact original then please let us know when you order.
SPEAKER BRACKETS - GoVair Another “better idea” designed by one of our customers!
When installing m ultiple speakers you’re pretty much faced with
cutting holes in your doors and door panels (not good). You
1960-64 passenger car own ers now have an other option! Th ese are
simply screwed in behind the stock fresh air grilles and place a
standard 5" speaker up and out of the way.
These are made of laser cut metal and finished to a nice satin black. Sold as a pair. A better idea! (70)U-6378
AIR CONDITIONING INTERIOR PARTS It looks like 200 4 will be the year of the co ol Corv air
with the 2 latest new books on air conditioning (See the “R”
section of this catalog). Here are a few parts that might make
your journey easier!
OUTL ET BA LLS - Each, chromed plastic (3)U-6397
OUTL ET BA LL HO USING - Each NOTE - Not spe cifically
for Corvair but m ay be useful in non -stock conversions
(10)U-6398
OUTLET BALL SEAL ( 3 )U-6399
CENTER OUTLET BEZEL - With rivets. Order this one
while you can. These are essentially being “hand” manufac-
tured and the supply is uncertain. For 1965-69 (7)U-6317
Q-3
ARMREST BASES These are exact repro plated chrome plastic bases,which are correct for all 1960-67 Monza, Spyder andCorsa Models. (500 and 700 models use painted plasticbases) Check out page Q-2 for the new vinyl pads whichare screwed onto the top of these bases. We’ve also listed a replacement for the 68-69armrest bases. These are a large black plastic whichalso use a pad that fastens to the top. IMPORTANT - ifyou order the “repro” 68-69 bases you must also orderthe pads on page Q-2 because your old pads will notfit exactly. You’ll also note that we now list a rear chrome basefor Monza 4 doors. The 1961-64 rears should be instock but the 65-67, though promised for the past 3years, are still (as of 10-6-00) not in stock. Check withus on those.
ARMREST BASES - NEW
60-64 ALL ex/FC Front Either side (15)U-1013
65-67 ALL ex/FC Front Either side (15)U-2619
61-64 4 door models Rear Sold as a pair (40)U-5131
65-67 4 door models rear Sold as a pair (40)U-6084
68-69 ALL Right hand Black plastic (50)U-5132
68-69 ALL Left hand Black plastic (50)U-5133
Q-4
WINDOW and DOOR HANDLES - KNOBS
1960-64 ALL EX/500 SERIES
Window crank - Exact repro
w/black knob (6)U-6388
1960-64 same as U-6388
Except that it has a chrome
instead of black knob. (6)U-6400
CUSTOM WINDOW CRANK
Not original for anything in a
Corvair - but migh t be fun.
(5)U-6401
1960-64 ALL EX/500 SERIES
Exact reproduction door handle.
(7)U-6387
DOO R/WIN DOW HAN DLE CLIP
(1)u-4133
WINDOW HANDLE SPRING
(2)U-4132
(Pictures of both on page Q-10)
OUTSIDE
DOOR
HANDLES
A r e
a v a i l a b l e
new for 65-
69 (see to
the left) but
not availab le
f o r 6 0 - 6 4
cars or 61-65
FC’s.
1960-64 NON-MONZA
As pictured to right, w e
sometimes have them
used.
1965-67 ALL DOORS
Exact repro door handles.
(6)U-5134
Exact window cranks not
yet avail, see “Cheapos”
listed below.
1968-69 HANDLES
As pictured to the right.
These are very good
reproductions. RH(5)U-5136 LH(5)U-5137
“CHEAPO” HANDLES - These are similar in des ign to
th 1965-67 ty pe but would work on all years and
models. Use them if you want a new look for cheeeep
DOOR HAN DLE - (6)U-4801 WINDOW (6)U-4802
Repro RADIO SPEAKERS
These will replace stock speakers in all 65-69 cars (ex aircond) and most 60-64 cars. (30)U-3524ND
Q-5
What’s the difference?
1960 carpets are slightlywider than 61-64 non-convertibles because theside sills are narrower (nodirect air heater vents).1962-64 convertible carpetsare narrower than 61-64because of the wider sidesills (subframe). In the caseof the 62-64 convertible theyinclude side pieces (about 8inches wide) that are gluedover the side sill humps. NOTE - That Wagoncarpets DO NOT includecarpeting for the rear cargoarea.
TUXEDO CARPET
We can supply these
too, as well as “Salt and
Pepper” design. Call us
for information and
prices.
CARPETS
Our carpet sets are some of the finest you can
get any wher e at any price. W e use m aterials
closest to original possible and match the
patterns to old original carpets that have been
removed from Corvairs (in addition original
factory pattern s have also b een cons ulted).
This evolutionary process has taken a number
of years - we have tried to co nstantly w ork
with our ca rpet comp anies to m ake the carp ets
as close as possible. Presently the company
making our carpets is the well known ACC
brand - this company is recognized as the
professiona l leader in reprod uction auto
upholstery.
All carpets come with jute padding already cut and installed. We have found that most people prefer it that way
and it m akes in stallation much easier.
NOTE: SOME CARPETS MAY REQUIRE SOME M I N O R CUT TING AND FITTIN G TO INSTA LL. This is typical
no matter who manufactures or sells them! I would estimate that you should plan for about 4 hours to do a good
job. We also sugges t SPRAY ADHESIVE PN U-1154.
NOTE ; The carpe ts are available tw o ways - SEWN this is orig inal style fo r 1960-6 4 but n ot for 65-6 9. MOLDED -
this is the original style for 1965-69 and ours are concours-perfect, of the best quality.
SAM PLES - Color sa mple s are alw ays ava ilable for t he ask ing. (Note - for molded carpet we will send the
sewn type as the colors are the same) Although the color chart on page P-17 is headliner material it makes a
very good reference too.
CUST OM - N ON-C ORV AIR CO LORS - We have access to over 40 different carpet colors. Just let us know what
you want (or better yet) send a sample of your old carpet (from somew here not affected by the sun etc)
(All sewn carpets are 400 wt units ea)CARPET SET - SEWNCOLOR 61-64 2 DR 62-64 CNVT 61-62 WAGONS & 60 4 DOOR 61-64 4 DOOR
BLACK U-3245 U-3019 U-3840 U-3850
RED U-3246 U-3020 U-3841 U-3851
DARK BLUE U-3247 U-3021 U-3842 U-3852
LIGHT BLUE (AQUA) U-3248 U-3022 U-3843 U-3853
FAWN U-3249 U-3023 U-3844 U-3854
GREEN U-3251 U-3025 U-3846 U-3856
SADDLE (TAN) U-3252 U-3026 U-3847 U-3857
MAROON U-3253 U-3027 U-3848 U-3858
BROWN U-3254 U-3028 U-3849 U-3860
(All molded carpets are 450 wt units)CARPET SET - MOLDEDCOLOR 65-69 2 DR 65-69 CNVT 65-67 4 DR
BLACK U-4117 U-4504 U-4505
RED U-4126 U-4506 U-4507
DARK BLUE U-4118 U-4508 U-4509
LIGHT BLUE U-4121 U-4510 U-4511
FAWN U-4122 U-4512 U-4513
GREEN U-4119 U-4514 U-4515
SADDLE (TAN) U-4120 U-4516 U-4517
MAROON U-4124 U-4518 U-4519
BROWN U-4125 U-4520 U-4521
Q-6
HEADLINER KITS We offer the se exce llent reproduction
headliners - original type materials and patte rns are
used to make sure that they have the look and fit of
origina l. . HOW D IFFICULT? If you are going to install
yourse lf it is hard to say - headliners are not as difficu lt
as some other things BUT you must keep in mind that
an amateur may get amateur results! Even though many
of our customers have installed their own headliners,
convertibles tops, carpets etc. we still recommend
professional installation NOTE - There is a color chart for headliners (and otherupholstery) on page P-17. Different materials are alsorepresented. If you don’t ask otherwise we will always send
stock type material but we can custom make any combination you like. Headliners do not include visors l. See page Q-1.
COLOR 1960-64 2 DOORS 1960-64 4 DOORS 1965-69 2 DOORS 1965-67 4 DOORS
BLACK U-3086 U-3092 U-3098 U-3104
LIGHT BLUE U-3087 U-3093 U-3099 U-3105
RED U-3088 U-3094 U-3100 U-3106
WHITE U-3089 U-3095 U-3101 U-3107
TAN U-3090 U-3096 U-3102 U-3108
LIGHT GREEN U-3091 U-3097 U-3103 U-3109
TURQUOISE U-3191 U-3192 U-5865 U-5866
AQUA U-5867 U-5868 U-5869 U-5870
MED BLUE U-5871 U-5872 U-5873 U-5874
COPPER U-5875 U-5876 U-5877 U-5878
DARK BLUE U-5879 U-5880 U-5881 U-5882
FAWN U-5883 U-5884 U-5885 U-5886
GREENGOLD U-5887 U-5888 U-5889 U-5890
DARK GREEN U-5891 U-5892 U-5893 U-5894
* ALL HEADLINERS are (120) wt units ea - MAKE SURE to mention your year when orderingand whether or not you want stock pattern and material - note that some colors are onlyavailable in certain types/patterns of material
SUNVISOR BUSHINGS - ANTI RATTLE All sunvisors use these nylon bushings. If your visorsare stiff or won’t stay in place you need these - each (1)U-2718. The Anti-Rattles are a foamend that goes on all convertible visors where they fasten to the rear veiw mirror arm. Keepsthe visor from rattling Each (1)U-2717
DOMELIGHT LENSES - BASES1960-69 Cars all use a chromed plastic domelight base except for "500" series, which uses the
same base but it is painted grey. We only have the chrome version although it could be
painted. FC bases are sold only as complete assemblies including the lens, and are available
in white plastic or chrome.
DOMELIGHT LENS
61-65 FC Lens only (2)U-1137
60-69 CARS Lens only (2)U-1138
DOMELIGHT BASE
60-69 CARS Base only, chromed (4)U-1139
61-65 FC White base - complete with wiring, lens (10)U-4797
61-65 FC Chrome base - “ ” (10)U-4931
DOMELIGHT BULB
60-69 Bulb ( 1)U- 658
TRUNK LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Exact reproduction for 60-64 cars but works fine on 65-69 cars. Also usable as a handy light anywhere. Does not
include reed or mercury switch. (5)U-5009
Q-7
CONVERTIBLE TOPSREAD THIS FIRST! - Installing a conve rtible top is not
a snap. If you do not have previous experience installing
one we strongly suggest that you get a professional to do
it! (Even then not all professionals will do a perfect job,
either) Our tops are of excellent quality and made of the
heaviest grade of material offered. (We do not offer lighter
version s!) These are the finest conv ertible top kits offered
on the ma rket toda y - don’t make the mistake of using a
cheaper one. There’s too much time and effort involved
installing one properly! Also note that as of 12-30-98 we
are stocking additional colors. The beige for 63-66 is very clos e to origin al. The b lue is a little d ark for 19 68 and a bit
lighter for 63 and 67.
62-64 ALL BLACK (650)U-3813 62-64 ALL WHITE (650)U-381263-64 ALL BEIGE (650)U-5353 63 ALL BLUE (650)U-535465-69 ALL BLACK (650)U-3815 65-69 ALL WHITE (650)U-381467 ALL BLUE (650)U-5355 68 ALL BLUE (650)U-535665-66 BEIGE (650)U-5357
We’ve been asked if the tops come with instructions - they don’t. If you need instructions then we strongly suggest getting thecorrect factory shop manual (62-64) or body service manual (65-59) which covers installing a top in great detail. All top kitsinclude window, front binding and chrome end caps.
TOP BOOTS You can pay more for top boots but is there really any reason too? (You can pay less too, but that’sanother story!) Our boots are made to look and fit just like original - with colors to match . Snaps are“hidden” (as with original) but have an improved “sliding” design making fit much easier. The rearretaining strip has an improved velcro retaining strap, so that the boot can be easily removed forsafe storage and long life. The materials used are as close a match to original as you can get andmost colors are an exact match too. Color samples are available upon request. We can also haveboots made in non-original colors not listed here, but there will usually be a 3-4 week delay and theyare not returnable. Why pay more than you have to for quality top boots??
62-64 ALL(250)BLACK U-3817 WHITE U-3816 TAN (SADDLE) U-3822MED BLUE U-3564 DARK BLUE U-3526 TURQUOISE U-3525AQUA U-5358 RED U-3564 FAWN U-3566
65-69 ALL(250) BLACK U-3819 WHITE U-3818 TAN U-3568 MED BLUE U-3569 DARK BLUE U-3528 TURQUOISE U-3527 AQUA U-5359 RED U-3567 FAWN U-3570
other assorted top parts
CARDBOARD STAPLE STRIPS - well, we’ve sort of mislead you. These used to be cardboard (like original) but we now offerdense neoprene, which has some important advantages over cardboard. They hold the staples better, are totally waterproof,and handle curves much better. Oh yeah, you also don’t have to “cut” these yourself - they’re ready to go! Sold according towidth by the foot. (Approx .180 thick)
TACK STRIP ½ INCH WIDE U-5247 .680 WIDE U-5248We still have the cardboard sheets if you really want it (who would?) 2' long by 2" wide U-5161
REAR WINDOW RUBBER SPACER - As shown to the immediate left. Sold as each, uses 17 or18. (2)U-5244
FRONT TOP BOW SPACERS - Shown left lower (the longer one). Use 4 per car - sold as each. (2)U-5245
2nd BOW TOP FELT STRIP - (NOT PICTURED) This is a square crossection (about ½ inch square by about 35' long) (4)U-5246
Q-8
C o r v a i r U n d e r g r o u n dConvertible superkits use onlythe best products - Superheavy weight tops, exact reproboots, quality pads and wellinserts. We even use a bettergrade of insulation than you’llusually find - Our kits aren’tj u s t c o n v e n i e n t a n deconomical - they’re alsoSuper!
CONVERTIBLE TOP PADS If you're installing a new top now is the time to replace these. Sold as a pair they run underneath the top.
PADS - Convertible top
62-69 ALL per pair (90)U-3358
WELL INSERTS What a well insert basically does is cover up the mechanism behind the rear seat when the top is up. Ours are made like the
original with correct cardboard strip. Standard color is black but other colors are available.
WELL INSERT 62-64 ALL BLACK (130)U-3820 65-69 ALL BLACK (130)U-3820A
SIDE CABLES These run along the sid e of the top frame. The se can on ly be replace d with the to p off so it's a goo d idea to ord er these in
advance to avoid a delay (we learned the hard way when we were doing our 1966 Corsa!). NOTE: The fittings on some cables
may be different than your original. This was a production necessity. The cables should still work ok. Cables are sold EACH.
Order two for 1 car.
SIDE CABLES - Convert top
62-64 ALL ( 10)U-3559 65 ALL ( 10)U-3560 66-69 ALL ( 10)U-3561
REAR INSULATION Convertibles seem to be a bit noisier than other Corvairs. Check to make sure that the insulation (behind rear seat) is there and
in good sh ape.
INSULATION - Rear seat, convertible 62-64 ALL ( 50)U-3888 65-69 ALL ( 50)U-3889
CONVERTIBLE TOP GLUE
This glue is useful in installing a top and also works well for gluing insulation etc.
GLUE - 5 OZ TUBE U-735
SMALL CONVERTIBLE TOP PARTSTOP HOLD DOWN CATCHManual tops have these chrom e/plastic hold downs , one on ea ch side, w hich hold th e top in place when it
is down. The plastic is what usually breaks. 62-64 U-2324 65-69 U-2325
TOP TO PILLAR LATCH HOUSING - HOOKWhen you put the top up you have to latch it in place. The hook is what actually clamps into the pillar and
the housing is what the hook screws into. Hooks and housings are sold individually.
62-69 ALL HOUSING RH ( 6)U-2326
62-69 ALL HOUSING LH ( 6)U-2327
62-69 ALL HOOK Either side ( 1)U-2328
CONVERTIBLE TOP END TRIMAt the end of the bow strip (sewn into the top above the rear window) you have these little chrome finishing
pieces at each end. Sold each.
62-69 ALL Either side ( 1)U-2719
CONVERTIBLE TOP SUPERKITSFor those of you who are planning on doing as complete a top restoration as pos sible we have
these Superkits. Buy all at once and save over our already low individual prices! A and B kits also
include staple strips and rubber spacers.
"A" KIT - Include s new super h eavy w eight co nvertib le top*, ne w top boot*, p air
of side pads , pair of side cab les, well insert, well insulation, plus 5 oz tube of top
glue.
"B" KIT - Includes all in A kit PLUS 6 roofrail rubber strips, 1 header strip.
"C" KIT - Includes only super weight top, boot*, pair of pads, well insert, tube of
glue.
"D" KIT - Includes on ly super w eight top, pa ir of pads an d well insert.* MAKE SURE TO SPECIFY COLOR OF BOOT AND COLOR OF TOP.
SUPERKITS - Convertible Top
YEAR "A" KIT "B" KIT "C" KIT "D" KIT
62-64 (600)U-5077 (690)U-5078 (550)U-5079 (500)U-5080
65 (600)U-5081 (690)U-5082 (550)U-5083 (500)U-5084
66-69 (600)U-5085 (690)U-5086 (550)U-5083 (500)U-5084
Q-9
Q-11
These radio carboards were originally designed for convertible models but will work well in many different applications.
Old , worn out seat cushions are a thing of the past, now that we can offer you these excellent foam replacements. These area must whether installing reproduction or custom upholstery. Seats that look good are important - but seats that feel good tosit in are even better! Seat cushions are sold as “each” 1960-66 Cars Front - right or left (400)U-5220 1967-69 Cars Front - Right or left (400)U-5221
SEAT KNOBSChrome repros for 67-69
BACK LOCK U-5258 $5.95
ADJUSTER U-5257 $5.95
BRAS! These are front covers for your car, van or pickup. Bras are veryuseful in protecting your paint from typical road damage - but they arealso purchased to enhance the appearance of your Corvair. Ours are made of heavy black material to our specifications.These are very well made and should give years of service. Can beeasily cleaned with soap and water and are easy to install or remove.Although the instructions say not to leave on the vehicle during heavyrains, we have had one on our 1963 8 door Greenbrier for 10 years andit’s still presentable! (We’ve only removed it twice to clean it! - and thisis Oregon!) Of course, as with all our products if you buy it you have 30 daysto look it over and return it if you don’t like it for any reason. (Bras thathave been installed are another matter - call us first) NOTE - car bras are designed to fit over the front bumpers while the FC’s (as pictured above) fit behind the bumper. Carbras also require the use of self-adhesive velcro strips - these will not harm normal paint finishes and are usually hidden underthe trunk lid.
1960-64 CARS (180)U-5177 1965-69 CARS (180)U-5178
1961-65 FC’s (210)U-5179
SHEEPSKIN COVERS These are really nice sheepskin covers. They are ava ilable in se veral colo rs and in
100% sheepskin or 80% sheepskin. The 80% has a full synth etic back, w hich looks ve ry
much like the sheepskin itself. The 100% is just as the name implies but only has a partial
back. These are sold as pairs and are currently only available for front bucket seats.
NOTE - the 67-69 type are designed to be used with headrests and don’t fit real well on
the top if u sed on seats th at do no t have th em. Th e 1960 -66 style fit very w ell.
These covers are very quick and easy to install. Use to cover up worn out
upholstery, to protect new upholstery or simply to increase your comfort level! (Great for
convertibles)
SHEEPSKIN COVERS - 80% BLACK CHARCOAL TAN BURGUNDY OFF WH ITE
1960-66 CARS Pair U-5290A U-5290C U-5290T U-5290B U-5290W
1967-69 CARS Pair U-5291A U-5291C U-5291T U-5291B U-5291W
SHEEPS KIN COVE RS - 100%
1960-66 CARS Pair U-5292A U-5292C U-5292T U-5292B U-5292W
1967-69 CARS Pair U-5293A U-5293C U-5293T U-5293B U-5293W
WASH/DUST - 100% s heepskin w ash/dust m itt. Only the best quality for your C orvair. A vailab le in
off white only. Much better quality than cheapo synthetics. (10)U-5294
STEERING WHEEL COVERS - ALSO 100% S HEEPSK IN! Fits all years and models.
Black - U-5295A OFF WHITE - U-5295W CHARCOAL- U-5295C TAN - U-5295T
1967-69 SEAT BACKS
As with other plastic parts, 30 years
is a lot of wear and tear! These a re
excellent textured seat backs.
Curren tly sold in black only but
white and other colors are on the
way for slightly more. New ABS
should look good for another 30! Sold
as a pair only. U-5922 $68.60
1967-69 SEAT HINGE COVERS
These a re plastic and the y sure d on’t last for ever! Sold as a pa ir (RH an d LH) e noug h for one seat. Blac k color on ly
but can b e painted w ith plastic/vinyl p aint. U-5921 Pair $17.95 2Pr/ $34.50
Q-12
COLOR LATCH PUSHBUTTONBLACK U-4825 U-2475 DARK BLUE U-4826 U-2476MEDIUM BLUE U-4827 ******MAROON ****** U-2477MED RED U-4828 ****** SADDLE TAN U-4829 U-2478GREY U-4830 U-2479FAWN ****** ******GREEN U-4832 ******DARK BROWN U-4833 ******SILVER U-4834 ******IVORY U-5208 ******LIGHT TAN U-5209 ******
YEAR COLOR “ORIGINAL” YEAR COLOR “ORIGINAL” YEAR COLOR ORIGINAL 60-61 MEDIUM GREEN U-4749 60-67 MEDIUM BLUE U-4750 60-62 BRIGHT RED U-475160-67 BLACK SEE U-4825 60-67 DARK RED U-4753 60-64 OFF WHITE U-475460-64 FAWN U-4755 62 GOLD U-4756 64 BEIGE U-475762-64 AQUA U-4758 63-67 MAROON U-4759 63-64 DARK SADDLE U-476065 LIGHT BLUE U-4761 65 MEDIUM SADDLE U-4762 65-67 WHITE U-476365-67 FAWN U-4764 66-67 BRONZE U-4765 66-67 AQUA U-476667 GOLD U-4767
SEAT BELTS and Accessories We have a lot to offer these days when it comes to the safety provided by seat belts. For a number of years we’ve been
offering 3 different choices in price and appearance. Now w e’ve added a fourth option - seat belts that are exact reproduction
in appearance. NOT E - It’s very important to u nderstand that all the belts we carry are DOT certified and safe for all normal
driving u ses. Even if yo u already h ave old seat b elts you sho uld consid er replacing th em with new on es.
All seat belts are (150) wt oz each and all listed are for cars and F C front seats. There is a special listing for FC rear seats.
NO TE - Seat b elts are sold as “eac h” ( for one seat) and D O N OT IN CLU DE m ounting kits (see Q-14 )
PUSHBUTTON TYPE
These are the least
expensive belts. They use
a small pushbutto n type
buckle that bears only a
vague resemblance to the
60-64 design. Th ese are limited in a few neutral colo rs. (See chart right)
CHROME LATCH TYPE These use a pullback latch design. The
latch is chrome but has no
e m b le m . T h e y a r e
available in more colors
but few are an exact color
match for original C orvair
colors. (See chart to right)
CHROME LATCH - EXACT COLORS
Same buckle design as above but the webbing is color matched to original Corvair colors. (See chart below)
SPECIAL BELTS FOR FC CENTER AND REA R BENCH SEATS
This application requires a much longer belt. We have them in the “pushbutton” buckle design.
BLACK (60)U-2273 DARK BLU E (60)U-2274 FAWN (60)U-2275
Notes about the belts listed below - The exact repro belts listed below
were reproduced by non-Corvair supplier. They are intended to be used on
Camaros and Firebirds, Novas etc. However, in most cases they are virtually
identical to th e Corvair types.
EXA CT R EPRO DU CTIO N - Blac k On ly
65-66 ST AND ARD - (Pictured upper far left) With correct buckles.
FRONT (20)U-6389 REAR (20)U-6390
66 DEL UXE - (Far left below the 65-66 standard) Like the standard but
includes retractor and m olded end cov ers. Buckle em blems inc luded.
FRONT S (20)U-6391 REARS (20)U-6392
68-69 ST AND ARD - (Pictured n ear upper le ft) Retractor is b uilt into the
molded cover base.
FRONT RH (20)U-6393 FRONT LH (20)U-6394
67-69 CAMARO/FIREBIRD TYPE - (Pictured im mediate left) N ot Corv air but wo uld
work very well. Molded end cover with built in retractors and emblems. Specify whether
Fischer “Coach” emblem or “GM” emblem. FRONTS (20)U-6395
REARS (35)U-6396
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MORE SEATBELT STUFF - Continued from Q-15
SEAT BELT LATCH COVERS If you’re trying to refurbish original seat belts these covers are very useful.
Generally for 65-69 belts. Color of plastic is black. There are 2 different emblem
designs, one with “GM” the other with the Fisher Coach.
“GM” Each belt (3)U-5860 “FISHER COA CH” Ea (3)U-5923
ABOUT EMBLEMS
The reproduced itemsthat we sell in this catalogthat have copyrightedimages be longing toChevrolet have had licensingfees paid for by theparticular manufacturers ofthose products. This includes all ourdecals, stickers, emblems,horn buttons, seat beltproducts, mirrors, and radios(Where applicable) as well asother misc. parts.
SEAT BELT MOUNTING KITS
If your Corvair has never had seat belts (and many of the pre 1967 mo dels didn’t) then it will be necessary to drill holes
and mount yo ur belts. Of course you must use grade specific hardware to mount them - cheap off the sh elf washers and bolts
won’t cu t it! These hard ware kits featu re plated w ashers and grade 8 har dware. U se with all the se atbelts we sell.
NOTE - If you use these with original seat belts you may discover th at the holes in your m ounting brackets w ill be a little
too small. Th ey can be d rilled out to th e slightly larger bolt size used in the kit. Also note that most original seat belt hardware
used a specia lly forme d head th at was chro me plated . Our kits w ill not have this appearance.
Each mounting kit includes 2 large washers, one bolt, nut and lock washer. 60-69 ALL (25)U-4945
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PUBLICATIONS Some publications are here today and gone tomorrow. That’s either because the
publisher only prints so many or because the publication is already out of print and we just
happened to find a lim ited number. Som etimes a book may b e availab le, then it’s
discontinued, even though there is a strong demand to have it reprinted. We can think of
several that app ear to ha ve a lot of popu lar demand but the author/publisher just has no
interest in reprinting.
Other publications, like owners manuals and shop manuals will probably always
be available. W e’ll do our best to keep this department current, but understand that some
titles may not always be available. If you also know of a publication that would be of interest
to Corvair owners, then let us know! Also don’t forget to check out our PUBLICATION
SUPERKITS at the end of this section.
SHOP MANUALS Lon learned to work on Corvairs with nothing but an original shop manual. That was
34 years ago - but it’s stil l true. You can do it yourself i f you have the right information. O ur
reprints of the orig inal sho p man uals are your be st bet for s tep by s tep instr uction. D on’t
waste time with Chiltons or Motors’s manuals because they lack lots of key information.
NOTE: The original manuals are a series of “Main” manuals and “Supplements”. For
exam ple, if you n eed info on a 19 61 Cor vair all you need is the 61 m ain manua l. If, however,
you need info for a 1963, then you n eed the 19 61 main manua l AND th e 1962-63 Supplem ent.
USED MANUAL S? Sometimes we have them. Just call for current availability.
1960 MAIN MANUAL Used only (120)U- 187
1961 MAIN MANUAL (124)U- 188
62-63 SUPPLEMENT to 61 main (20 )U- 189
64 SUPPLEMENT to 61 main ( 20)U- 190
65 MAIN MANUAL (100)U- 191
66 SUPPLEMENT to 65 main (70 )U- 192
67 SUPPLEMENT to 65 main (70) U- 193
68 SUPPLEMENT to 65 main (70) U- 194
69 SUPPLEMENT to 65 main
(70) U- 195
All shop manuals cover cars and FC’s for the applicable year. 1960-64
manu als and sup plemen ts also cover body and interior items. 1965-
69 manuals DO NOT include body and interior info - in which case
you may also want to purchase one of the body by FISHER BODY
MANUALS LISTED NEXT
. BODY BY FISHER MANUALS
In 1965 all body and interior information was taken out of the regular
shop manuals and put in separate Body By Fisher service manuals - we haveexact reprints. Note also that these manuals cover, not only Corvairs, butother HM cars from the same year.
1965 (45)U-2226 1966 (45)U-2222 1967 (45)U-2223 1968 (45)U-2224 1969 (45)U-2225
SHOP MANUALS ON CD ROM Well, the wait was worth it! We can now offer you all the Corvair shop manuals on CD rom. The advantages? Well many, but two things stand out - first each CD includes not only the completeshop manual and supplement (where used) but also includes the Chevrolet parts and accessoriesmanual from 1970! 1965-69 also include all the Fisher body manual information too! Second - suppose you’re working on your car but don’t want to destroy your paper copy - just printout the needed pages from the CD and throw them away when you’re done.
1960 (3)U-5708 1961 (3)U-5709 1962-63 (3)U-57101964 (3)U-5711 1965 (3)U-5712 1966 (3)U-5713
1967 (3)U-5714 1968 (3)U-5715 1969 (3)U-5716
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OWNERS MANUALS These are professional licensed reprints of the original
owners manuals that came with the cars. They’re even on the
correct grade and color of paper stock!
Now don’t confuse these with the shop manuals (on the
preceding page). Owners manuals only offer basic operation
and care informa tion - their value is mostly for nostalgia and
entertainm ent. But, at these very low prices why not have a
little fun - an d history as we ll?
Note that 1961 and 1962 FC’s have their own manuals but
63,64 and 65 include the FC information with the car manual.
OWNERS MANUALS
1960 (4)U-2895
1961 (4)U-2896
1962 (4)U-2897
1962 FC Only (4)U-2898
1963 (4)U-2899
1964 (4)U-2900
1965 (4)U-2901
1966 (4)U- 196
1967 (4)U- 197
1968 (4)U- 198
1969 (4)U- 199
OWNERS MANUAL BAGS These are plastic “envelopes” that hold owners manuals withcorrect printing on outside.
1960-62 (2)U-2778
1963-66 (2)U-2783
1967-69 (2)U-3119
DOCUMENT FOLDER
These are the paper ‘envelopes” that hold owners documents. We’re not sure which years they were used.
60-69 ALL (?) (3)U-3117
SERVICE NEWS -TURBO OWNERS
This is a handy reprint on theCorvair turbo’s. Shows theoryof design and operation alsohow to rebuild a turbo andturbo carb. Most info iscovered in the shop manuals,but there are some other bits ofinfo.
NEWS - (10)U-2878
CONVT. TOP
MANUALS
These small manuals gowith the owners manual ifyou had a convertible top -also used with otherChevrolets of the same year.
1962 (3)U-2880
1963 (3)U-2881
1964 (3)U-2902
1965 (3)U-2903
1966 (3)U-2993
1967 (3)U-2904
1968 (3)U-2991
METAL TRIM BOOK
This book is entitled HOW TORESTORE METAL AUTO TRIM.Gives lots of good info onstainless, aluminum and othermaterials restoration. Notspecific to Corvairs, just veryuseful do it yourselfinformation.
TRIM BOOK (20)U-5406
ACCESSORIES LIST Lists all Chevroletaccessories (not just Corvair)by oem part number from 1946-78. An invaluable guide for anycar enthusiast.
BOOK (7)U-5296
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THE CORVAIR DECADE You"ll want to get this book while it's still in print! This second printing lists a
complete history of the Corvair and covers all makes, years and models. The
story begins in the late 1950's and covers development and experimental
designs . The book has ma ny full color and h alf-tone page s. 10 color charts for are
included a s well as i.d. cod es and m uch mo re! This hard cover book is the one to
get! Published by the Corvair Society.
THE CORVA IR DECADE (45)U-4337
FRED JOHNSON BOO KLETS
No Co rvair ow ner sho uld be w ithout th ese tw o classic s by w ell-know n Corv air
personality, Fred Johnson. In Corvair Wheel alignment Fred tells, step by step,
how to d o your ow n front and rear end alignments for both cars and FC's. He
even tells you how to construct your own simple tools. The Stop Lubricant
Leaks book is the final w ord on p reventin g any a nd all Co rvair oil an d fluid
leaks.
STOP LUBRICAN T LEAKS BOOK (3)U-2893
CORVAIR W HEEL ALIGNM ENT (3)U- 202
JUNKYARD PRIMER -
CARE AND FEEDING OF THE CORVAIR Two m ore useful bo oklets. The Ju nkyard P rimer by C orsa director L arry
Scrivener, is a handy pocket reference explaining ID numbers for distributors,
heads, blocks and how to identify many used parts.
The Care and Feeding of your Corvair book is published by the New M exico
Corva ir club an d is a ha ndy g eneral re ference bookle t on all sorts of Corva ir
information. Both are loaded with invaluable info!
JUNKYARD PRIMER (2)U-4727 CARE AND FEEDING BO OK (2)U-4840
LIVE BIRD - The TRASHMEN
Wait a minute, what's a 1960's pre-punk rock bank got to do with Corvairs? Well, the
album co ver has a fine Corvair Gre enbriar in plain view. Bes ides, everyb ody's heard
about the bird. Available in album or CD.
TRASHME N CD (3)U-4841 ALBUM (20)U-4842
CORSA TECH GUIDE and SUPPLEMENT Back in the 80's th e Corva ir Society of Am erica (C ORSA ) comm issione d Clay W ispell
and Corvair icon Larry Claypool to compile the best technical articles from the CORSA
Communiques. The result is this Tech Guide. Covers problems and solutions not found
in the reg ular Co rvair sho p man ual.
CORSA TECH GUIDE (30)U-4843 SUPPLEMEN T (40)U-4985
AUTOMOTIVE UPHOLSTERY HANDBOOK Anyone familiar with Corvairs has heard of Bill Fisher and this book
is one of his latest - covers all sorts of interior topics - installing tops,
headliners, seat kits, etc. Written so even the novice can get great
results. AUTO UPH OLSTERY HAN DBOOK (20)U-4844
The Ultimate Guide To Vairs with Air
This is a new book that covers all stock Corvair air conditioning
systems - and very well too. Also includes info on upgrades. Written
by Gre g Riley. N ew as of 2003 . (25)U-6379
CAR LIFE REPRINT We’re happy to have located more of these classic reprints. Apparentlydone back in the 70's they include a whole list of different kind of Corvairarticles. Subjects include custom Corvairs, road tests, experimental cars,history, racing, old style aftermarket products and much more. It’s a fun bookthat belongs in every Corvair lovers library. Limited supply!CAR LIFE REPRINT (16)U-5349
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HOW TO KEEP YOUR CORVAIR ALIVE This is Richard Finch’s updated version 1998. We first saw thebook and met Richard back in the early 70's and copies had beenhard to get. This great publication belongs in everyone’s library.HOW TO KEEP YOUR CORVAIR ALIVE 1998 (20)U-5252
CORVAIR REFERENCE GUIDES Bob Helt is well known in Corvair Society circles. Past NationalPresident and past Tech advisor, his latest labor of love are these twocomprehensive listings of Corvair articles. Want to know when andwhere an article appearing in print on the Corvair? It’s all here.
Volume one covers the years 1958 to 1983. Volume 2 covers 1984to the present. If it was Corvair, and it was ever in print, here’syour source!CORVAIR REFERENCE GUIDE VOLUME 1 (30)U-5350CORVAIR REFERENCE GUIDE VOLUME 2 (26)U-5351
CORVAIR ENGINES IN AIRCRAFT William Wynne is a noted expert on Corvair aircraft use. This ismore than just a book - it’s got full size plans, color pictures andlots more. Get the whole package at one low price. Even if youhave no intention of putting a Corvair engine in an airplane thispacket is still worth having in a serious Corvair library.CORVAIR ENGINES IN AIRCRAFT-PACK (30)U-5251
CORVAIR BASICS - Beginner’s Manual
The Corvair Society of America (CORSA) has put out another great book. Hank
Kaczemark, at the time Chairman of V irtual Vairs, head ed up an effort to put togeth er a
manual that w ould be oriented towar ds the firs t time C orvair owner. As a result many VV
and Corsa m embers volunteered to write chapters, Bob Helt volunteered to help edit and
Larry and Marybeth Claypool edited and shot pictures. The result is this fantastic book.
Although oriented towards a new owner, ex perienced owners will find mu ch to
make this book a valuable edition to their libra ry. Alm ost ever y topic is covere d and it fills
all the gaps that previous Corvair books have left open. First rate!
CORVAIR BASICS BOOK - (20)U-6376
TECHNICAL M ANUAL SUPERKIT PUBLICATION SUPERKITS
This kit includes a correct shop manua l (and supp lement w hen used ),
includes both the Corsa Tech guide and supplement, both Fred Johnson books
(Stop Oil Leaks and Wheel Alignment) and a copy of our late st catalog (It’s
loaded with great tech tips as well). 1965-69 kits will also enclose the
appro priate F isher Bo dy serv ice ma nual.
Note also tha t, while they are not included in these kits, we highly suggest
both the Classic Corvair, by Bob Helt, and How To Kee p You r Corva ir Alive by
Richard Finch.
RESEARCH MANUAL SUPERKIT
Mostly designed for historical as well as
technical researc h. Kits in clude The B eginners
manu al, How To Keep Your Corvair Alive, The
Junkyard Primer plus the correct owners manual
for your year. Also includes an issue of our latest
catalog (Note if you order one of these kits plus
a Technical Manual Superkit you will only get
one catalog)
IMPORTANT NOTE - These kits now also include the Corsa Beginner’s Manual, although the new price may
not be re flected in your pric e sheet - If you ha ve que stions a bout th e price ju st give u s a call or e m ail.
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SOLO - IS Most of us need no introduction to Warren LeVeque. To thousands of Corvair racers andrace fans Warren is well-respected for his expertise on and off the track. Besides being one of Corvair racing’s best respected authorities, Warren is a great writer.This book is his compilation of experience that covers everything from esoteric handlingformulas to broad observations on human nature. If you want to be educated on how to cut time off your next race then this book is for you -And if you want to be amused and entertained on life in general, then this is the book youneed , so order your copy today!
* 80 Pages * 8 ½ x11 * Neat Pho tos * Color Cover
PN U-6059 FULLY REVISED EDITION COMING SOON!
Another exciting
bookA DRIVERS GUIDETO THE CORVAIR
By Lon Wall Expect winter of 2005-06?
Wall is writing a book oriented towards the Corvair driver and owner. He will draw on his 1,000,000+ miles and 37 yearsof Corvair driving experience. He hopes it will be a glovebox necessity for every Corvair driver!
The Classic Corvair by BOB HELT
Another all-new book from past CORSA president Bob Helt. Bob calls this “the next step after the shop manual”. It’s loaded with all sorts of goodinformation that really does fill in where the shop manual leaves off - Lots of theory and lotsof practical applications too. This book is proving to be a popular one - You’ll enjoy this 270 page bound book - EveryCorvair owner will find it of use!
NOTE - Add this book to any of our Publication Superkits (listed on the previous page)and deduct a dollar off the regular price.THE CLASSIC CORVAIR by BOB HELT (55) U- 6246
CORVAIR BY CHEVROLET Book by Karl Ludvigson is a pictorial history of experimental and prototype Corvairs.
Many pictures have never been publis hed befo re. Lu dvig son wor ked for G M d urin g the 60's
and was involved in a number of Corvair projects, so he speaks from first hand experience.
The book co vers the “sec ret” design work from 1957 all the way to the end of Corva ir
produ ction in 1 969. 12 8 pag es 120 black an d wh ite photo s. (25)U-6239
AIR CONDITION ANY CORVAIR
The latest book from the one and only Richard Finch. This well known Corvair
author ’s latest effort shows you how to install air conditioning in any C orvair an d Corv air
powered vehicle. Lists suppliers and how to do it. We’ve been waiting for this one for a
long time.
Not sure whether to get this book or Greg Riley’s air conditioning book on page R-3?
Greg’s covers stock air conditionin g and Ric hard’s covers aftermarket installations. Why
not get both? Quit frying in the summertime! Get this book and drive in a new dimension
of Corva ir comfo rt! (24)U-6385
CHEVROLET CORVAIR - A Pictorial History
2004's latest Corvair publication! Availab le May 2004.
The advance copy for the book says that it will be loaded
with pictures and history. So far that’s about all we know
about it!
From the same folks who publish the Ludvigson book.
(25)U-6400
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We’ve done our best to fill this section with Corvair specialty tools andgeneral tools that are hard to find. We’re sure you already know where to getmetric crescent wrenches and screwdrivers. If there is a tool you have to sell orone that you think we ought to carry then by all means let us know. Ourdefinition of tools is a little loose, as some of these items are probably betterdescribed as “restoration aids”.
Tools
UNI-SYN CARB TOOL This is the class ic Corva ir carb b alancin g tool. You can buy cheaper brands that look
the same, but we sell the best quality Edelbrock brand. Makes carb idle
synchronization very quick and easy. Every Corvair owner should have one. For all years
and models ex/turbo (10)U-2947
DOOR HANDLE CLIP TOOL This tool is used to easily remove the door
hand le and window han dle clips. When the clips
are out of the way then the handles come off and
can change handles, or remove the door panel etc. For all years and models
ex/FC (3)U-2948
BATTERY CUTOFF SWITCH This is a handy device which, with a quick turn, allows you to disconnect
your battery. Excellent with Corv airs that get infrequ ent use an d acts as a s afety
feature when storing a car or at shows. Also a nice first-line security measure.
Quality construction - easy to install. For all years and models. (6)U-4294
OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT SOCKET This is an absolute must. It’s a very bad idea to change
the delicate sending units with p liers or vice grips! Socket fits over sending unit perfectly and
will not dam age pla stic or m etal. An affordab le and h ighly
recommended tool! For all years and models (4)U-5405
AFFORDABLE PULLER This pu ller is strong enoug h to pull o ff harmo nic balancers and other crank
pulleys, as well as steering wheels but is so affordable everyone can own one.
Comes with an assortment of bolts and will do those Corvair pulling jobs. For all
years and models. (17)U-1239
VALVE ADJUSTING COVERS The only sure w ay to mak e sure your lifters are adjusted is to do it with the
engine running. Obviously that can cause quite a mess - unless you use these
1/3 covers. Sold as a pair with gaskets, you can install and adjust both sides in
one operation.. Retains most of the oil and returns it to the engine, keeping
mess and oil loss to a minimum. (20)U-3482
ROD BOLT COVERS During an eng ine rebu ild you h ave to in stall your rods to th e crankshaft without
nicking the journals . These little caps make that job easier. Set of 6. For all years and
models. (1)U-3495
SPARK PLUG THREAD CHASER Your head threads ne ed to stay in good shape to avoid losing spark plugs. Clean
threads also insure a better electrical ground. This thread chaser does the job.
All years and models (4)U-1240
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MORE TOOLS etc.
GAS TANK SPANNER WRENCH If you’ve ever attempted to remove the gas tank sending unit retaining ring
without this tool you’ve had a terrible experience. If you only use it once it’s
worth the cost! Works on many other GM cars that use the same retaining
system for the sending unit locking ring. (30)U-3414
CYL IN D E R H O L D O W N
TUBES Very handy when assem bling an engine. One tube at each cylinder
barrel holds it in place as you turn the crankshaft to install other rod
assemblies. Set of 3 (8)U-3496 Set of 6 (15)U-3497
VALVE SPRING TOOL This tool kit was designed
specific ally for Corvairs. To ol mounts to
cylinder head and uses a sim ple lever to
compress the valve spring, allowing
removal of the valv e keep ers and then the valve. All years and models (40)U-1277
AIR ADAPTOR Sometim es you m ay need to remove v alve keepe rs with the hea d still installed on the engine.
This adaptor screws into the spark plug socket and allows you attach an air hose. The tool then
keeps the chamber under air pressure to keep the valves in place.
BEZEL SPANNER TOOL Quit scra tching up ign ition retain ing be zels! This tool will remove or install any chrome
retaining bezel found on the Corvair. (4)U-5784
AUTO TRANS THROTTLE VALVE TOOL (Manual valve lever gage) Actually, it’s a gauge that simply gives you a correct measurement for the manual valve adjustment (the lever
assembly where the shifter cable connects). A hard one to find! All years and models with auto trans (7)U-5783
IMPORTANT! There are NO returns on tools!
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CORVAIR SPECIALTY TOOLS It’s not our intention to fill these pages with metric crescent wrenches and hammers. We figure that you already
know where to get common, everyday tools. Rather, these are special tools design ed for the Co rvair. Some cannot
be found anywhere else and we’re happy to offer them to you.
The first tools (on this page) are manufactured by Dale Mfg. That’s the same company that make s our flyw heels
and ha rmon ic balanc ers. Sinc e these tools are s omew hat of a sid eline for D ale you
might want to ord er well in adv ance of nee d becau se, although we try hard , we
don’t alw ays ha ve all of the m in sto ck.
If you have an idea for a Corvair specialty tool or know where we can get one
that is in current production we would like to hear from you.
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Some new tools - As of 5-01-04
Here’s an improv ed harmo nic balanc er puller - This o ne allows you to get b ehind the ste el mount
bracket and remove the balanc er without having to remove the bracket or lower the car! Easy to use
and made of quality materials. Will last for years and years!
A better balancer puller (40)U-6386
The end pinion bearing adjuster tool we’ve offered for over 20 years will still work in many cases
(U-3061 next page) but we’ve discovered that there is an occasional stubborn sleeve. The problem
with the std tool (U-3061) is that it has a short hand le on it which sometime s doesn’t giv e adequa te
leverage.
This re-desig ned tool giv es you a b etter grip and m ore leverag e - that mean s more co ntrol.
A better pinion sleeve tool (35)U-6406
TOOL SAFETY - Whether you’re working with Corvair specific tools or anything else, there are a few sometimes overlooked
safety tips we’d like to remind you of - USE EY E PROT ECTIO N - if you’re working u nder a car and looking up, something can
always fall in - When using any kind of chisel or hammer - pieces can break off and go flying. Anytime something can, drop, fly
or spring to your face wear eye protection! Naturally you always want face and eye protection when using grinding or wire wheels.
Speaking of striking blows with hammers or chisels - avoid doing it whenever gasoline or other flammable vapors may be
present. A room with gas fumes and a spark may yield a big surprise. When working with propane torches use the same cautions,
also keep them away from other propane torches, acetylene bottles etc. Also remember that when you shut off a small propane torch
make sure that the flame has gone completely out and remember that the tip will be hot for a little while.
There are m any other s afety rules - bu t these are a ba sic start!
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TOOL RENTAL POLICY Some of the tools in this section can be rented. To rent a tool you pay the full retail priceas a deposit. If the tool is returned in good, clean condition within 30 days of purchasethen we will refund 3/4 of the cost of the tool. If tool is returned within 60 days we onlyreturn 1/2. No returns after 60 days. Note - inserts or other “used up” items aresubtracted as to thier cost. Tools that can be rented are U-3414, U-1277, U-3057, U-3060, U-3061, and all TIME-SERT installing tools. If you have anyquestions don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Boo sez - “Just give me ten minutes and I can make you a happy Corvair owner!
SOLID INSERT SPARK PLUG KIT
This is an inexpensive kit that is easy to use.
Kit includes tap, adhesive and ass ortmen t of inserts (altho ugh on ly 1, mayb e 2, of the ins erts
are usable in the C orvair)
KIT w//inserts (6)U-3472 Extra correct Corvair inserts Each (1)U-3473
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U-4359
U-4361
U-4363
U-4665
U-4367
U-4369
U-4371
U-4373
U-4373a
U-4377
U-4379
U-4381
U-4383
U-4385
U-4387
U-4389
U-4391
U-4393
U-4395
U-4397
U-4360
U-4362
U-4364
U-4366
U-4368
U-4370
U-4372
U-4374
U-4376
U-4378
U-4380
U-4382
U-4384
U-4386
U-4388
U-4390
U-4392
U-4394
U-4396
U-4398
U-4979
U-4981
U-4983
CHILDREN’s T-SHIRTS
‘Future Corvair Owner”
ASH 2-4 Small U-4941
6-8 Medium U-5217
10-12 Large U-4964
BUBBLEGUM small U-4942
6-8 Medium U-5217B
10-12 large U-4965
BLUE 2-4 small U-5468
6-8 medium U-5469
10-12 Large U-5469x
CORVAIR HATS AND T SHIRTS
We’ve got T shir ts for every
occasion! Choose from classics like
the “Racec ar” Imm ediate left, “Two
Cars” left center and our new (and
limited) 25 th anniversary shirt!
(Lower left) - And the kids aren’t left
out!
“Future Corvair Ow ner” (as see n to
the right modeled by Kayla and
Kyler, upper right, and Chasen and
Branden , lower right)
COLO R/SIZE Racec ar 2 cars
BLA CK S mall
Med
Large
Xlarge
Xxlarge
NAV Y Sm all
Med
Large
Xlarge
Xxlarge
PURPLE sml
med
large
Xlarge
Xxlarge
GRE EN s mall
medium
large
Xlarge
XXlarge
ASH Large
Xlarge
XXlarge
25th ANN IVER SAR Y T SH IRTS A RE N OW OUT OF ST OCK ! SORRY
IMPORTANT T SHIRT NOTES - The color purple is being phased out
in both T shirts and hats. When you order a T shirt it’s a good idea to
have a second choice for color. Figure shipping weight on all T shirts
to be (20)
CORVAIR CAPS - “I Drive A Corvair”Temporarily unavailable
Avai lable with ei ther an Early model Coupe or a late model
Convertible. Rem emb er, we ’re pha sing out the c olor pu rple so order
now!
1960-64 COUPE BLUE U-4706 BLACK U-4708
PURPLE U-4707
1965-69 CONVERT BLUE U-4709 BLACK U-4711
PURPLE U-4710
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CORVAIRS CAN GOANYWHERE!
The picture to the left
was taken at one of the
many alkali deserts along
the barren Rt 50 though
the heart of Nevada. Year
2000
Almost 300 miles of
desolation - with hardly a
tree or sign of wate r in
sight.
No place for an ordinary
40 year old c ar!
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Get Yourself a CORVAIR UNDERGROUND RULER!
There’s never a ruler around when you need one - You can solve that by having us throw one of these inexpensive rulersin with your next order. Made of only the finest pine with big, bold markings and numbers - eminently practical. Ours is evenan extra 3/4 of an inch long - for added value. Don’t accept cheap imitations! This is the original Underground ruler! (7)U-6191
Collectible Metal Signs!
These are just the first in a line of collectible signs.“Embossed” means that the metal has contoured shapes thatmatch the lettering - unlike flat signs that are simply silk-screened. All signs have small holes pre-punched for easyhanging (unless otherwise noted). Signs are not shown in anyparticular scale - Please order according to the stateddimensions!
CHEVY BOWTIE METAL SIGN - Embossed - 25" x 8 ½" Dark Bluebackground w/white lettering U-6338 $9.75
SUPER CHEVROLET SERVICE - Embossed - 12" Round Dark blue with whiteand yellow lettering U-6339 $8.50GENUINE CHEVROLET W/BOWTIE - Embossed - 12" Round Black w/silvertrim, lettering and blue bowtie. U-6340 $8.50WE USE GENUINE CHEVROLET PARTS - Embossed - 12" Round Yellowbackground w/red, black, blue and white graphics - snazzy! U-6341 $8.50
LICENSE PLATESAll are embossed and usual license platesize - 12"x6" Important note - These are illegal forstreet use in most (if not all) states. In afew states you can use them on the frontbut we highly suggest you contact your local DMV before using them on the street in any location!
ONLY THE BEST - White background with blue and black graphics. U-6342 $3.50THE MOST DEPENDABLE - CHEVY TRUCKS - White background w/blue graphics U-6353 $3.50CHEVROLET - With racing flags - Black background with white and blue graphics U-6354 $3.50
LIGHT SWITCH PLATES - Every shopowners dream is to have decorative wall plates for their light switches, so why not makethem Chevrolet? These are embossed silver “safety plate” with black and red graphics. CHEVY - ROCK SOLID (no red) U-6355 HEARTBEAT U-6256 $6.50 ea either
RACING CHAMPION COLLECTIBLE CARS
We’ve substantially expanded our
line here at the Car lot - We now offer the
Racing Champions line of 1/32 die-cast 1960
Corva ir coupe s. It’s true - you can chase a ll
over the countryside trying to fill out your
collection - or, you can just give us a call!
We’ve got them in stock - even the hard-to-
finds. But don’t hesitate, the supplies are
limited!
ALL are 1960 2 door coupe Corvairs -
All are (4)wt units each
GREEN U-6222 FIRE and RESCUE U-6223
BLACK U-6224 WHITE U-6225
RED U-6226 POLICE BLUE U-6227
SPRINT U-6228 “FRUIT LOOPS” U-6229
GOLD U-6230 LOW RIDER
1969 DIECAST CORVAIR1/18TH Scale
You’ve asked for a late model large scale 65-69 and here it is. Doors, trunk, deck lid all open to reveal detailed
interiors. T ires even turn w ith the ste ering w heel. Th is is a 196 9 conv ertible w ith the 14 0 engin e option .
Available in 2 colors - Red w ith red interior an d boot, and blue with b lack boot an d interior.
Cars come in a box and are screwed to a base with a sticker that says “1969 Corvair Monza”
Order today! Red car U-6330 Blue car U-6336
.........AND NOW IT’S AVAILABLE IN 1:43RD SCALE!
The 1969 convertible described above is now also available in a smaller 1:43 scale (Close to “O” scale for you railroad guys)Same great detail although none of the doors, hood or deck lid open.
Available in 2 colors (at present) RED (6)U-6401 WHITE (6)U-6402
What’s next? Only time will tell! If you have a model you would like to see produced then tell us but also tell the
mode l importe rs. Mos t mode l comp anies/im porters have on line surv eys you can tak e to try an d help th em in
your future d ecisions. Kee p in mind that one of thes e projects take s about 3 y ears from sta rt to finished pro duct,
so start campaigning early!
LO OK ING FO R CO LLE CTIBL E CO RV AIR S CA RS , FC’S , TINS , MO DE LS K ITS ETC ETC??
Give u s a call w ith wh at you’re looking for - We’v e aquire d a very large colle ction of h ard to find Corva ir
collectibles - Ma ybe we ’ve got that im possible to find model or toy you’ve bee n looking for!
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HARDWARENUTS and BOLTS Well we’ve needed to revamp this section for some time - it was one of the catalogs’s oldest - and most neglected.
The larg e selectio n of Cor vair hard ware covers a wide fie ld.
Keeping track of all the nuts and bolts us ed on th e Corva irs is a big job - as yo u look th rough the cata log you will
notice quite a few of them listed in specific areas for specific applications. Rather than re-list all of them here, we
have decided to just list some of the m ain ones that have the most demand, or might otherwise As they are listed
they will sometimes be according to their most common use but not necessarily the only use.
More and more Corvair hardware parts (even "common" nuts and bolts) are being reproduced as the need arises.
In some cases where a reproduction is not practical a functional replacement will be substituted. You can be
confident th at replacem ent hardw are will alwa ys be of equ ivalent gard e (strength) or b etter.
ABOUT BOLT GRADES
- one of the most
important factors in
dete rmining proper
nuts and bolts for any
automotive use is their
"GRA DE". The Grade
refers to the actual
strength of the nut or
bolt - ALL NUTS AND
BOLTS ARE NOT THE
SAME! Most discount
stores and even some
hardw are stores sell
i n f e rio r " 0 " g r a de
hardware. It's nice and
cheap and they look
pretty BUT THEY WILL
BREAK! Since the idea
of a steering bolt
breaking etc. is not too
a t t r a c t i v e W E
STRONGLY advise the
use of proper grade
bolts! ALL OUR NUTS
AND BOLTS ARE OF
PROPER GRADE FOR
T H E I R
APPLIC ATIO NS- or
better. Most are grade
8 or better, some are
s t r o n g e r t h a n
necessary but w hy
take a chance? You can
be assured that ours
will hold up!
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OIL FILTER BOLTS
These are very nice rep ros of the oil filter and adapt or bolts. T he long er bolt is
used on all 60-69 Corv airs and is the main filter bolt. Th e special sho rt bolt is used to
hold the factory 90 degree adaptor on cars with smog pump or air conditioning.
BOLT - oil filer, long (1)U-167N BOLT - adaptor, short (1)U-1508
U-2
U-3
.750 TYPE C U-13571.00 TYPE C U-27512.00 TYPE C U-27543.00 TYPE D U-13794.00 TYPE D U-13785.00 TYPE D U-1380
.300 TYPE A U-2748 .350 TYPE A U-6215 .400 TYPE B U-1989 .450 TYPE B U-1988 .450 TYPE A U-6217 .500 TYPE A U-1357 .500 TYPE B U-1987 .600 TYPE A U-6218 .650 TYPE A U-6219
HOSE CLAMPS We list a number of sizes and types. There are FOUR basictypes of clamps that we carry and they are pictured to the right.Each clamp is listed by it’s largest inside diameter - obviously theywill tighten down to a smaller i.d.
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SPRING LOADED IDLER! This kit is new from the ground up - It’s a superior improvementover the old screen-door-spring-to-the-body idler tension kits of thepast 40 years. And as of 8-25-05 we’ve sold over 300 of them!(With excellent results - ask the guys that own them!) Keep proper belt tension at all times - at all loads. And makeschanging a belt fast and easy with no tools required! Available as a basic kit (no bearing or pulley) or as a completeunit - ready to bolt on!IDLER TENSION KIT BASIC - U-6322IDLER KIT INSTALLED - NEW BEARING STOCK PULLEY U-6323 (As pictured to right BUT does NOT include casting)
SAME AS ABOVE BUT WITH NEW BILLET PULLEY U-6324
We’ve got several hardware packages put together for various jobs - see the next page. Do you have an idea for hardware that
we shou ld carry? Ju st give us a ca ll.
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BOLT KITS These are kits designed to give you a complete assortment of bolts/fasteners to do
a specific job.
ENG INE S HEE T ME TAL B OLT K IT Includes correct sheet metal bolts for a complete engine.NOTE: Some models may vary slightly and you may have a fewbolts left over.
1960-65 ALL ex/turbo (10)U-5774
1962-65 TURBO (10)U-5775
66-69 ALL ex/turbo (10)U-5776
66 TURBO (10)U-5777
A LITTLE FASTENER PHILOSOPHY In an attempt to keep things together a number of different types of fasteners and fastener theories have come about. MostlyI want to comment on so-called “shake resistant” fasteners. These are the bolts with integral washers in the head that also haveserrations on the washer side. This design is supposed to make these bolts stay in place. I don’t believe that they are a correctfix, at least in the Corvair applications they’re sold for. For a bolt to do it’s job, at least on oil pans and top covers, keeping the component under compression is the most important.Because the Corvair engine experiences great expansion and contraction due to a wide variety of temps what we need are boltsalways under tension. The only way to accomplish that is with lock washers. I have suggested for years that oil pan and topcover bolts be a combination of good grade (5 or better) bolts with lock washers. Now there’s a real “shake resistant” combo!
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SOFTWARES
PERMATEX AVIATION FORM A GASKET A Corv air classic ! Use with gaskets to help fill the voids and
imperfections found on old surfaces. Dries slowly to a pliable fi lm.
Resists most fuels and chemicals. Withstands temps of up to 400
degrees . Available in reg ular and Su per.
FORM A G ASKET REGUL AR 4 OZ CAN (4)U-1117
FORM A G ASKET SUPER 4 OZ CAN (4)U-1151
ULTRA COPPER This ma terial can be us ed like any oth er silicone in a tu be but is
espec ially useful wh ere very high tem ps are enc ountered . A very good
material to coat exhau st packing s with to m ake sure that those 40 year
old imperfect manifold logs seal totally. (A must if you’re using
aluminum packings - regardless of manufacturer). Withstands temps
up to 700 degrees.
ULTRA COPP ER SILICONE 3.30 oz tube (4)U-4774
SILICONE FORM A GASKET From Permate x. Use with gaskets to provide a flexible seal that
never hardens. Some p refer this to Avia tion Form A Gask et. Says w ill
withstand up to 600 degrees, but we would use the Ultra Copper in any
high temp locales.
SILICONE FORM A GASKET 3 oz tube (4)U-1153
ANTI-SEIZE Will usually be Permatex brand. Anti seize should always be used
where a dissimilar m etal (steel, for exam ple) goes into aluminum.
Actua lly steel into steel is a good place to use it too. Think it’s not that
useful? Take apart a bolt that had Anti Seize put on 10 year s and y ou’ll
be glad it was! It’s too bad everyone (including the factory) didn’t use.
You could d isassem ble a 40 year old Corva ir with ea se... Oh w ell. Use
it now to h elp the guy down the road - he m ight be you . An 8 oz can
will last most folks a lifetime.
ANTI SEIZE 4 oz tube (4)U-1119
8 oz can (8)U-4974
LUBRIPLATE Another Corvair classic! NEVER but NEVER assemble moving parts
(such as an assembled engine) dry. Even though all components w ill
get oil after about 10 seconds of running that unlubricated 10 seconds
can take tho usand s of miles off the life of that ne w eng ine! Use this all-
purpose lubricant in engine assembly, door hinges, setting up
different ials - anything! One of it’s best adva ntages is tha t it stays put!
LUBRIPLATE 1 3/4 oz tube (2)U-3880
1 pint can (18)U-1152
WEATHERSTRIP ADHESIVE When a ttaching rub ber wea therstripping it’s often advisab le to
glue down problem areas and loose ends. Use to glue rubber, cloth,
foam etc. Has a quick tack ne cessar y for hold ing lining s and p ads in
place.
WEATHER STRIP GLUE 5 oz tube (5)U-735
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Axle check plaques -
All 1961-65 4 speed
transmissions had these
right behind the filler
p l u g . E x c e l l e n t
reproduction in red with
white lettering.
(2)U-6407
CANA DIAN oil sticker-
Calling the Great
White North! If your car
was built in Can ada it
probably came with th is
sticker in the engine
compartment - Not sure
of the applicable ye ars.
Canadian oil sticker (1)U-6408
VISIT WWW.GOVAIR.COM!It’s your online site for the latest in
Custom and performanceItems are added weekly and may not
appear in this catalog for several months!Give it a click and stay up to date.
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HOW TO ORDER
BY PHONE If it’s just to leave an order without questions then you can use our 24
hour toll free order num ber - 1-800-8 25-8247. Ju st leave the necessary
information.
If you need he lp with you r order or just w ant to talk to someone in person
call our warehouse phones at 503-434-1648 during regular business hours of
9am-5pm Monday through Friday Pacifc time. This number rings throug h to several lines , so we’ll do ou r best to
get you through.
BY FAX Our fax nu mber is alw ays on - 503 -434-1626 It’s usually a goo d idea to call later to co nfirm that w e got it.
BY E. MAIL We have secure ordering on the Net. Our address is www.corvairunderground.com
BY REGULAR MAIL Send to our mailing address - CORVAIR UND ERGROUN D PO BOX 339 DUND EE, OR 97115
BY UPS - Fed Ex - DHL If, for exam ple, you were sending in cores with your order and shipping by UPS/FedEx then send to our
physical wareho use add ress - CORVAIR UND ERGROUN D 2731 BUNN RD McM INNVILLE, OR 97128
HOW DO YOU PAY? We acc ept Vis a, Masterc ard, Discover, Novus, American Express, Optima, Diners Club, Carte Blanche and
MOST bank debit cards.
You can also mail a check, money order or cashier’s check. Personal checks MAY be held for clearance on larger
orders. You ca n also ha ve pho ne, fax or e .mail o rders sent COD (if you don’t want to use a credit card) but
remember that ther e will be an additional $8.00 C.O.D. fee added on and you w ill need a m oney o rder or ca shier’s
check when the delivery arrives. Someone will also have to be there when it shows up.
HOW CAN WE SEND IT? Wow - sh ipping op tions have s ure changed in 2004. Read all about them on page V-4! In short, w e now ship
Post, Federal Express, DHL and UPS.
TO FIGURE SHIPPING CHARGES on mail-in orders add up all the “weight units” in your order. These are the
numb ers in paren theses before th e part nu mber s. Exam ple - (30)U-7000. That means that one U-7000 weighs 30
ounces, or 1 lb, 9 oz. Get your total weight and referenc e to the a pprop riate cha rts on the next pa ges. Yo u will
need to know your zone which can be found using your zip code on page V-3 . Sending a little too much for
shipping is better than not enough. We balance out all orders and any overpayment will be refunded or credited
(your choice) If you’re “short’ on the amount sent it MAY hold your order up until you send more money
On e.mail, phone or fax orders (or mail-in credit card orders) we will figure the correct shipping for you and
charge your ca rd.
HOW FAST?? We try very hard to get every order out the day that we get it. Normally if it looks like there
will be a delay of more than a day (on ground shipments) we will call you. We will call you for ANY delay on air
orders.
Orders that we receive after 3 PM our time MAY not make it out that day, bu t we oftentim es still get orders
out at 4:30. You take your chances after 3!
AIR ORDERS should NEVER be left on e.mail or the 1-800 number. This is because, on a very busy day, we
may not pick it up until it’s too late!
So far as shipping methods are concerned - speed costs money! There are 1 day, 2 day and 3 day air services
listed in th e next few pages BUT th e faster y ou go th e more it will cost!
OTHER NOTES We DO NOT charge extra for “small” orders. Of course you could pay more for the shipping than the part - but
that’s your choice. Also, if your order is close to one of our Dollar Volume Discount “thresholds” consider ordering
a little more to put it over - you’ll end up getting the discount and it will be good for 120 days. And remember you
can order with confidence because of our 30 day NO-RESTOCKING policy.
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These are UPS charts but are also essentially the same for other shippers, including Postal Service. Remember that
you only ne ed to wo rry about sh ipping zon es and ch arges on m ail-in orders - w e will balance all orders out.
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PRIORITY POST RATES EFFECTIVE JULY 2002As mentioned, these rates were put into effect July 2002 and as far as we know at the time of this printing (Dec 2004) they
will not change in 2005. BUT, please read notes below.....
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING SERVICES - As of this writing (Dec 8 2004) the whole universe of shipping has been turned insid e out. Not so m any years
ago we ship ped 95% of our packa ges by U PS - They were inexpensive and reliable. Then came the 1997 strike and
it’s been downhill since. Now ju mp to 20 04 and w e have disc overed a w hole world of options. Cu rrently we a re
shipping pretty much this ratio - Postal 40%, Federal Express 30%, DHL 20% and UPS 10%. Those are our preferred
ratios - BU T keep in mind that if you have a specific w ay to w ant you r order sh ipped then yo u can re quest it.
It would take w ay too long to e xplain wh y we ha ve shifted ou r shipping business around in the manner
described. It involves insurance, speed, customer service and costs issues . There are an increasing number of
packages that are virtually unshippable through UPS because of damage and insurance issues, for example. All the
shippers, except the Post, have fuel surcha rges an d UPS ’s have b een the highes t. On the other ha nd DH L is still
a new dire ct compe titor and their serv ice is not alwa ys up to Fe deral Exp ress - but w e are seeing those issues
change almost on a daily basis.
We will con tinue to use o ur best judg ement a nd we igh all the factors wh en it comes time to ship y our order.
If you have sp ecific concerns and/or shippers you specif ically want to avoid or support then please let us know.
Whenever possible we will follow your directives!
Keeping all this in mind, remember that the rates listed on the next pages are guidelines only. Your actual order
may cost more or less because of the many fees the shipping companies tack on - There are size and dimension fees
(independent of actual we ight) there are residential delivery penalties, there are so-called “fringe area” surcharges
etc etc.
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GROUND RATES - Approximate
IMPORTANT!*The amounts listed above are guidelines only! Your actual charges may be higher due to zip code location, size, and
other factors. If yo u mail u s an ord er with pre-pa ymen t (other th an cred it card) it is wise to add a little extra for these
unforseen charges. If you do not send enough money on a mail-in order the order may be held up until other
arrangements are made. If you send too much money we will refund any extra.
* Don’t forget to include the $1.00 handing charge to all orders - this very small amount could instead be hidd en in
our prices but then you could end up paying for part of someone else’s charges. The $1.00 is to help cover boxes, tape,
photocopying and the like. In the vast majority of cases it only covers those expenses partially. NOTE - we do not have
a minimum order requirement and do not assess an extra fee for small orders.
FUEL SURCHARGES - These have become very popular lately. The argument for them seems fair enough but we have
to wonder when several of the shipping companies bragged about the long-term fuel price contracts they signed last
year.......In any case, the fuel surcharges may not show up even in their online price guides. Be aware that, in this new
age of shipping competit ion, some shippers like to hide some of their fees from obvious view - but rest assured we
will end up getting cha rged for them ! Please und erstand tha t if we charg e you X nu mber of d ollars on your ca rd then
even more a few da ys later th at prob ably m eans w e’ve be en hit with a hidden fee or surcha rge. We’ll do o ur best to
work for the best deal for you.
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NEXT DAY DELIVERY
AIR RATES - Approximate
3 DAY AIR
SECOND DAY AIR
IMPORTANT AIR NOTES: These are the many different air services. We’ve onlyincluded partial charts for the lower weights primarily as areference. Usually when you order AIR you would phone, fax ore.mail - in which case we figure out correct shipping anyway.BE AWARE that these rates are not based on weight alone - allthe shippers have a rather convoluted system of dimensionsand special “fees” that can also apply, although some shippersare worse than others. When figuring AIR charges keep in mindthat they may end up being higher than first appearance.
TRUCK FREIGHT? Very little of what we sell needs to go by truck. This isprimarily because UPS and Fed Ex now accept packages up to150lbs. Sometimes, though there will be something that is toolarge or too heavy and truck will be the only option. Shippingby truck involves two expenses - the truck rate itself and the“crate” charge- that is, whatever it costs us to build the crate.
Items shipped by truck will almost always go “freight collect” and MUST be pre-paid. If you need to ship by truck we will doour best to give you accurate estimates as to cost.
FOREIGN ORDERS? We send to a lot of foreign countries. One of the best ways is INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY POST - this service is fast andfairly affordable. We can also send via UPS or regular mail. If you have an order going foreign (other than Canada) then call forrates. Continued next page
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CANADIAN? We recommend Postal, although we can send UPS or Fedex.See the next page for Canadian rates.
CANADIAN - FOREIGN These rates are for general reference only. Largerorders will require actually weighing the box(es) and gettingthe exact weight from the Post Office. We can also ship via Federal Express or United Parcel,but those rates are far too complicated to even hope of listinghere! Also keep in mind that there are some materials - sizerestrictions to some countries which may apply. WE CANNOTSHIP C.O.D. orders to Canada or other foreign countries. When shipping Post to Canada we will always send“AIR” rather than “Surface” because there is almost nodifference in the two rates!
OTHER SHIPPING METHODS?
UNDERGROUND EXPRESS - Well, this is sort of a joke - actually if we are coming tovend at a Corvair convention near you we may be able to bringyour order with us. Here are the rules though -
TRUCK- we must be driving and have the room in our truck.We’re not able to bring orders to “fly-in” conventions.PRE PAY - orders MUST be pre-paid. NO COD’s for deliveredorders!DISCOUNTS? - We often offer “blanket” discounts at meetsand shows. If we deliver for free you MAY not be eligible forthe show specials or discounts.IN ANY CASE - this service is only available where possible.Sometimes there simply isn’t the room in the truck.
CORVAIR UNDERGROUND works hard to get your orders toyou as efficiently as possible. We never “pad” orders with ourown extra fees and charges. Our only fee above the actualshipping cost, is the $1.00 “handling” fee added to all orders.This $1.00 helps to cover the tape, box, packing, labels,photocopying etc. Occasionally we may charge a little more ifunusual or expensive packaging is needed. Most mail order companies charge much greater handlingfees than this - we guess it’s just an easy way to make someextra dollars. We have never tried to make money off of ourhanding fee - in fact the fee rarely covers the complete actualexpenses. These days the average cost of medium box alone exceedsthe $1.00 fee.
SO WHAT ABOUT BOXES AND PACKAGING?? Well, this isa place where it’s impossible to make everyone happy. 80% ofall our orders are shipped in new boxes. Some consider thiswasteful - others consider the use of used boxes to bescandalous. Look at it this way - if your order requires a largebox (say one that costs $5.00 new) would you rather wecharge you the $5.00 extra or use a good used box (We don’tuse beat up used boxes)? If this is an issue that you arepassionate about (most people aren’t) then tell us what youwant when you order. Packing is an even more difficult issue - that’s becausewe recycle all sorts of bubble wrap, peanuts and newspaper.In this case NOT using recycled material would boost yourhandling charges astronomically. It would also be verywasteful. UPS wants shippers to use only new bubble wrapand/or peanuts - no newspaper - or they won’t honor theirinsurance. We’re going to miss them.......
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A
A-Arm
Bushing, front K-1
Bushing, Rear K-5
Accelerator
Parts E-10
Pedal E-10
Advance,Vacuum G-14
Adhesive P-16,U-7
Air Cleaner
Elements E-4
Hardware E-5
Air Filters
Paper E -4
Washable E- 4
Washble KIT U- 8
Alternator G- 2
Adaptor B-25
Bearings G- 6
Brushes G- 6
Conversion Kit G- 2
Diodes G- 6
Hardware G- 6
Heat sink G- 6
Rebuilt G- 2
Rebuild Kit G-32
Anti-Seize U- 7
Arm
Rocker B-25
Rocker stud B-25
Turnsignal G-28
Armature, Gen G- 5
Armrest
Bases Q- 4
Pads Q- 2
Auto choke C- 7
Auto trans J- 7
Axle
bearings, frnt I- 8
bearings, rear I- 6
drum I- 7
flange I- 8
hardware I- 7,8
hub unit I- 7
seal I- 7
shield I- 6
shim I- 7
strap I- 8
yoke I- 8
U-joint I- 8
B
Bag,owner man. R- 2
Ball Joints K- 1,2
Backup lens G-19
Backup switch G-21
Barrels, Cyl B-16
Battery
accessories G- 8
cables G- 8
cutoff switch T- 1
post cleaner T- 4
retainer G-10
strap G-10
tray G-10
Bearings
alternator G- 6
block kits C- 6
blower B-26
clutch throwoutH- 3
diff.side I- 3
front wheel I- 8
idler B-25
main B-18
pinion shaft I- 3
rear axle I- 6
rod B-18
steer box ball K- 9
steer. bx shaft K- 9
transmission J- 3
turbine shaft D-3,4
Bell housing B- 34
Belts E- 1
air condition E- 2
blower fan E- 1
of whiskey E-55
smog pump E- 1
Bezels
headlight O- 8
hardware U- 4
Blower Bearing
Bearings B-26
Rebuilt Assy B-34
Blower Motor G-30
Body panels O- 7
Bolts
air clen.hold E- 5
balancer B-27
battery ret. G-10
blower fan pul B-26
flywheel H- 1
fr.wheel stud I- 8
fuel pm hold dn E- 9
Gas tank strap E- 8
generator G- 5
motor mount J-11
oil filter B-28
pressure pl. H- 1
rocker arm cov B-25
sus. cam adj K- 3
wheel stud I- 7
Books R1,2,3
Boots
clutch cont.rod P-9
Dale silicone P- 9
shifter J- 5
shift fork P- 9
shifter floor P- 9
shifter rod P- 9
spark plug wireP- 9
Brakes L- 1
bolts L- 2
disc kits L- 6
drum L- 2
em. cable M- 1
em. parts L- 5
hardware L- 5
hoses L- 4
hub ass. I- 7
master cyl. L -2
power brakes L- 6
rebuild kit L -1
shoes L- 1
Brass crankshaft
gear B-18
Brushes
alternator G- 6
generator G- 5
tooth Z-15
Bumpers
Rechromed O- 8
Rubber P-11 ,12
Bushings
clutch pilot H- 3
control arm K -5
damper door B-29
front susp K -1
generator G -5
inner stab bar K -2
outer stab bar K -2
pedal pivot E-10
pitman arm K-9
pivot E-10
rear pivot E-11
rear susp. K -5
rear trail.arm K -5
shock absorber K -6
steer.bx.pitmanK -9
C
Cables M -1
air mixture M -2
air vent M -2
auto.trans shifM- 1
battery G- 8
clutch M- 1
def. control M -2
dir. air heat. N- 2
FC accelerator M— 2
heater control M- 2
manual choke M- 2
spark plug G-12
speedometer M- 1
Cam,turnsignal G-28
Camber, bolt K-3
Camshafts B-20
gear B-21
washer B-21
Cap
gas E- 9
oil B-27
Carbon seal ass.
turbo D- 4
Carburetion C- 1
filter C- 7
float C- 5
float assembly C- 5
gaskets C- 4
gauge C- 5
idle vent C- 5
jets C- 5
kits C-3 C- 8
main well ins. C- 5
needle C- 5
needle units C- 3
pump C- 5
rod choke C- 7
screws C -5
springs C- 5
turbo D- 1
vacuum adv. G-14
vacuum pulloffs C-7
Cardboard
kick panels Q- 1
glovebox Q- 3
Carpets Q- 6
carpets, magic Y-22
Cast metal
cove piece O- 1
Channel
window P- 5
channel, English Z6
Choke
pulloffs C- 7
trippers C- 7
Chrome
arm rest bases Q- 4
cove O- 2
dog legs O- 1
door sills O- 2
exterior O- 1
wheel well O- 1
Clamps
tie rod K- 7
exhaust pipe F- 3
heater hose E- 3
pcv tube B-27
turbo charger D- 3
Clips G-31
carburetor C-5,U- 6
e-clips U- 6
electrical U-5,G-31
emblems U- 5
heat control U- 5
metal terminal G-31
moulding U-4,5
star clips U -6
thermostat con.B-29
windshield chr.U -5
wire hold down G-31
Clocks G-27
Repair kit G-30
Clutch H -1
bellhousing pl.H -4
bolted flywheelH -2
cable H -4
cargo Z-25
control H -3
disk H -3
flywheel H -2
fork H -4
hardware H -4
input seal H -5
linkage H -3
pilot bushing H -5
press. plate H -1
shaft H -5
shifter fork H -4
throw out bear H -3
Coils
front spring K -1
high output G-10
ignition G-10
ignition resis.G-10
rear springs K- 3
Condenser, dist.G-14
Coolers, oil B-28
Connecting rods B-19
nut B-19
Conv. Tops Q- 8
boots Q- 8
Copper head gaskB -8
Coupler,shift J -6
Covers
bell housing B- 9
cut-up val cov.T -1
diff. case I -5
oil pump B-26
rocker arm B-25
wheel O -6
Crankshafts B-19
kits B-19
timing gear B-21
woodruff key B-21
Crossover pipe F- 5
Custom plates R- 1
Cylinder
air baffles B-25
barrels B-15,16
base gasket B- 6
engine B-16
head B-14
hold down tubesT- 2
kits B-17b
master L-3
wheel L -3
D
Dale Brand
Balancers B-26
Dale boots P- 9
Flywheels H- 2
Tools T- 3
Damper door B-29
t-stats B-29
Dashboard
clock G-27
gas gauge G-27
gauges G-27
inst panel se.G-27
speedometer G-27
turnsignal G-28
wiper switch G-25
wiper sw. gas.G-25
Decals S- 1
Defroster
cables M -2
Differential I -1
bearings I -3
case I -5
gaskets I -2
gears I-3,5
lock tab I -3
nose I -4
o-rings I -3
rebuilt I -5
ring & pin I -5
shaft I -4
shim I -3
carrier gears I -3
Dimmer switch G-22
Dipstick
grommet B-11
Distributor G-15
advance unit G-14
cap G-14
condenser G-14
cont. arm sealG-14
ground wire G-14
points G-13
points plate G-13
points pl. gr.G-14
retard unit G-14
rotor G-14
Domelight G-23
base G-23
lense G-23
Door channel P -5
Door handle
removal tool T -1
Door repair partsQ-10
Door pins Q-10
Door strips P -1
Draintube
o-ring B -8
Drive
distributor B-18
starter G- 4
Dual exhaust F- 5
E
Electrical G -1
rebuild kits G-32
terminals G-31
wiring harness G-26
Element
air filter E -4
oil filter E -7
Emblems O -4
Em. brake parts L-5,6
cables L -6
Engine B-1-B-40
Barrels B-16
body seal str B-18A
gaskets B -6
gasket kits B-9,10
lid pad P- 4
main bearings B-18
over bore kit B-17b
pistons B-15
performance B-39
rebuild kits B-31
rings B-17a
X-2
rod bearing B-18
sheet metal kitB-32
studs B-11
Exhaust F- 1
clamps F- 2
dual system F- 6
grills O-3
pipes F- 3
sleeves F- 3
studs U- 3
valves B-22
F
Fans
blower B-26
generator G-5
Fender ins. P-16
Flywheel
bolted H-2
Filters
air E-4
air sys. breath E-6
gasoline C-7
gas tank strain E-8
oil B-28
turbo carb. C-4
Fork shifter J-6
Foundations Q-1
Front orn. bar O-2
Front susp. K-1
Fuel pump E-9
Fuzzies P-4
G
Gas
cap E-9
filters E-6
hoses E-8
lines C-8
sending unit E-8
tank E-8
Gaskets
air cleaner E-6
air clean. carb B-8
air clean, hous B-8
bar. to block B-7
bell housing B-6
carburetor C-4
cylinder head B-7
differential I-2
Door hand lock P-6
engine(misc.) B-6
lic.plate lite G-20
mirr. mount kit O-5
oil filter B-28
oil pan B-6
oil pump B-26
regulator B-26
rite set B-10
rocker arm cov. B-6
sending unit B-29
sheet metal B-7
shroud B-7
starter G-4
steer. gr. bx. K-9
tail lite ass. P-8
tail lite lens G-19
trans-manual J-3
trans-pan J-9
trans-powerglid J-8
turbo carb C-4
turbocharger D-4
turbo pack F-4
turnsignal lensG-20
Gear
brass crankshaf B-18
camshaft B-21
crank timing B-18
diff. pinion I-5
diff side I-5
diff ring I-5
dist. drive B-18
love beads Y-12
Generator G-5
adapter B-25
anti-vibra. cus G-5
bolts G-5
brushes G-5
bushing G-5
cushings G-4
fan G-5
frame ass. G-5
mounting hardw G-5
washer G-5
Glovebox M-4
door bumper Q-3
hardware M-4
interior Q-3
light M-4
lock M-4
Glue P-16,U-7
Grease cap I-8
Grill O-3
Grommets B-11,P-10
Ground cables G-8
Guides, valve B-23
H
Hanger(muffler) F- 2
Hardware U- 1
axle U -2
brake L -4
bumper guard U -3
clutch U -2
damper door B-29
engine B-25,U-2
front wheel I-8
front susp. U -1
motor mount U -2
spare tire&lockU -3
transaxle U -2
transmission J -4
windshield wip.M -3
Harmonic balancer
B-26,27
Heads
gaskets B- 7
nuts B-25
sets B -9
Headlights
dimmer switch G-22
gaskets P -8
Headliners Q -7
Headnuts B-25
Heater
blower motor N -4
blower switch G-29
control cable N -5
direct air N -2
ductwork N -1
gasoline heater N-6
hose N -4
winter kit N- 4
Hvy. duty shocks K-6
Hi-output
Alternators G- 2
Parts for hi-out G-6
High volume heater
motor N-4
High volume
oil pump B-26
Hood
rubber bumper P-13
weatherstrip P-3
Horns G-30
Buttons G-30
Relay G-30
Hoses
air cond E-3
brake L-4
carb to vac. E-3
gas tank E-8
heater N-4,E-2
pcv system B-12
turbo carb ret. D-4
turbo pcv,choke C-8
turbocharger D-4
vac. adv E-3
vac balance E-3
vac modulator E-3
windshield wip. E-3
Housings
domelight G-23
shifter lever J-5,6
tail light O-3
How To Stop Oil
Leaks Book R-3
I
Idler B-24
self adjusting
pulleys B-34,39
arm K-7
bearing B-24
lube tool T-3
Ignition
coil G-10
switch G-27
tumbler assbly G-31
Ignitor
Pertronix G-16
Impeller, turbo D-4
Input shaft seal I-3
Insert
Spark plug T-7
Insulation P-16
engine lid P-16
fender P-16
gas tank
anti-squeak E-8
Intake valves B-22
Interior Q-1
arm rest bases Q-2,4
cap, horn G-30
carpets Q-6
conv. tops Q-8
dome lite base Q-7
dome lite lens Q-7
door handles Q-5
glovebox Q-3
headliners Q-7
knobs Q-5
kick panels Q-1
lock knobs Q-5
seat belts Q-3
sunvisors Q-1,2
vent gasketkitsQ-10
vent windowhand Q-5
ISKY
Camshafts B-38
Other parts B-39
J
J-bolts E-5
Jack inst. sheet S-4
Jar-wind. wiper M-3
Jets-carb. C-5
Joints,Ball K-1
K
Key blanks G-31
Kick panels Q-1
Kits
air cleaner gktB-10
alt. rebuild G-32
bearing block C-6
bell housing B-9
big pain B-10
brake hardware L-4
brake super L-4
carb. rebuild C-3
carb.tune-up C-8
conv. top Q-9
crankshaft reb.B-19
diff. seal I-3
engine rebuild B-31
ex leak repair B-10
turbo rebuild D-5
generator reb G-32
glovebox lockM-4Q-3
headsets B-9
high vol oil pump
B-26
mainsets B-9
maj. rebuild D-5
master cyl reb.L-2
mirror mtg O-5
oil pump B-26
O-ring reseal B-26
overbore cyl, B-17b
quick shift J-6
rite kits B-10
sheet metal B-7
solenoid G-32
solid insert T-6
starter G-32
steering box K-9
super tune-up G-17
super winteriz N-4
thread repair T-6
throt shaf sealC-6
trans. gasket J-3
Turbo carb reb.C-4
Turbocharg sup D-5
valve grnd sup B-24
vent gask rep.N-6Q5
washer pump M-3
wheel cylinder L-3
L
Lamps
dir. signal G-19
headlamps G-21
stop G-19
tail G-19
Lenses
backup G-19
dome light G-23
stop G-19
tail light G-19
turnsignal das G-27
license plate G-23
Lic. plate lite G-23
Lifters B-21
Light
bulbs G-24
sockets G-25
Linkage(see steering
linkage K-7
Lower arm bushings
front K-1
rear K-5
Lubriplate U-7
M
Mag drain plug B-27
Main bearings B-18
Major carb. kit C-3
Manifold gaskets F-4
Manuals
Fisher Body R-1
owners R-2
shop R-1
Mst Cyl reb kit L-2
Mats, trunk M-3
Mirrors O-5
mount gasket O-5
Modulator, vac. J-10
Mounts
hardware U-2
motor J-11
nuts U-3
transmission J-11
Muffler F-1
dual F-3
hangers F-2&6
manifold logs F-4
packings F-4
straps F-4
tailpipes F-3
turbo F-2
N
Nail, door rep Q-10
Neg. bat cables G-8
Nuts
air clean wing E-6
engine U-3
headnuts B-25
manifold stud F-4
motor mount J-11
rocker arm B-25
turbine shaft D-3
Nylon
pitman arm bush K-7
rear low control
bushing K-5
O
Oil
cap B-27
cooler, seals B-7
cooler, used B-28
filters B-28
leak book R-3
pan B-27
pan gasket B-6
pressure unit B-26
pump B-26
pump kit B-26
O-rings B-8
fuel pump B-8
pushrod B-8
pvc B-12
pvc tube B-12
rocker stud B-8
ORDERING INFO V-2
Ornaments
front O-2
tail lite stop G-19
Overbore kits B-17b
Owners manual R-2
X-3
P
Packings,exhaust F-4
Pads
accelerator E-10
pedal Q-10
Pan
gasket B-6
drain plug B-27
Performance parts
Clutch disk H-3
Coil,hi output G-10
Disc brakes L-6
Engine B-39
Flywheel H-2
Metallic brakes L-6
Mufflers F-1
Plug wires G-12
Pillar cap Q-9
Pillar strips P-2
Pinion
bearing I-3
seals I-3
Pipes
manifold F-3
man. crossover F-3
tailpipes F-3
Pistons B-15,16
cast B-16
forged B-16
ring sets B-17a
Pitman arm bush. K-7
Plastiguage B-21
Plate
pressure H-1
points G-13
turnsignal G-28
Plugs
chewing tobacco Z-3
door weathstripP-13
floor panel P-13
oil pan B-27
spark G-11
steer. bx acc. P-13
vac. bal tube port
B-27
Points G-14
plate G-14
Pos. battery cab G-8
Powerglide J-7
clutch dr. pl. J-9
gaskets J-8
governor J-10
neut safe sw. J-10
shifter cable J-10
torque conv. J-10
vacuum mod. J-10
Pressure Plate H-1
Pressure retard G-14
Publications R-1
Puller, balancer T-3
Pulley
blower fan B-27
crankshaft bal.B-27
Pump
accelerator C-5
cover B-27
fuel E-9
gasket B-27
oil B-27
windshield wip. M-3
Pushrods
draintube B-25
guide B-25
valve B-25
PCV System B-12
grommets B-12
metal tubing B-12
seals B-12
rubber tubing B-12
Q
Quick shift kit J-6
Qtr. window seal P-2
R
Radio
Radios, new G-33
speaker,stock G-22
speaker, stereo G-33
Rampside rubber P-7
Rear
axle bearing I-6,7
camber bolts K-3
suspension K-3
trail arm bush. K-5
Rebuilt
alternator G-2
balancer B-26
carburetor C-1
clutch disk H-3
differential I-5
distributor G-14
electrical kits G-32
flywheel H-2
press. plate H-1
steer. box K-10
starter G-2
transmission J-4
turbocharger D-3
wheel bearings I-7
Rechromed Bumpers
O-8
Regulator
gasket B-26
oil pump B-26
voltage G-7
Repair manuals R-1
Resistor, elec. G-29
Retainers(see clips)
gastank send unitE-8
license plate O-5
Rings B-17a
cast B-17a
chrome B-17a
moly B-17a
nose Y-41
snap ring(turb) D-3
turbocharger D-3
Ring & Pin gears I-5
Rocker
arm B-25
cover gasket B-6
moldings O-2
roller B-38
Rods
bearings B-18
bolt covers T-1
carburetor C-5
choke control C-7
damper door B-29
fuel pump E-9
interm idler E-10
lite sw assem G-22
pedal pivot E-10
reconditioned B-19
rear swivel E-11
Roller rockers B-38
Roof rail strips P-2
Rubber
access door P-3
boots P-9,10
bumpers P-13
clutch rod boot P-9
conv.top weath. P-2
deck lid weath. P-3
dipstick seal B-11
door weatherstr P-1
eng.to body st. P-3
engine lid pad P-4
grommets P-10-P-12
plugs P-14
rampside rubber P-7
shift floor bt. P-9
shift fork boot P-9
shifter rod bt. P-9
sp plug wire bt P-9
trunk stripping P-3
vent wind rub P-3
windlace P-7
windshield P-7
S
Screws
arm rest to dr. U-4
carburetor C-5
carb. chk/plate U-4
carb.thr.shaft-
plate U-4
headlight bezel U-4
park. lite lens U-4
points hold dwn U-4
starter G-4
tail lite lens U-4
Seals
air cleaner E-6
a/c(carb] B-8
a/c (tubes) B-9
bell housing B-8
Christmas Y-6
differential I-3
engine to body B-8
input shaft B-8
oil cooler B-8
gas pedal E-10
pwergl TV shaft J-9
r. wheel bear. I-7
shft base, man J-6
steering bx gr K-9
tran(manual) J-3
turbocharger D-4
Seat Belts Q-3
hardware Q-3
Sending units
gas guage E- 8
oil pressure G-30
Shafts
carburetor C-6
clutch bearing H-3
damper door B-29
pinion I-4
trans input J-4
turbo D-5
Sheet metal(eng)B-32
Shields
turbocharger D-3
in bearing axle I-7
Shifter
boot P-9
bushing J-6
lever J-5
lever housing J-5
quick shift kit J-6
return spring J-5
seals J-6
shift coup fk J-6
trans shift J-5
Shims turbocharg D-3
Shock absorb K-6
bushings K-6
Shop manuals R-1
Shrouds B-32
Silicone boots
Dale P-9
Sockets
backup lite G-25
stop lite G-25
Software
anti-seize comp U-7
lubriplate U-7
paint U-8
permatex U-7
spray ashesive U-8
weatherstr glue U-7
Solenoid,starter G-7
Spacers, turbo D-3
Spark plugs G-11
accessories G-12
cable set G-12
thread cleaner T-3
Speakers G-23,33
Speedometer G-27
cable M-1
Spin-on oil filter
Adaptor E-7
Spoilers B-40
Springs
a/c hold down E-5
carburetor C-5
cyl. air baffleB-25
fr.coil springs K-2
fuel pump rod E-9
rear susp K-3
rocker arm cov B-25
shifter return J-5
turbocharger D-3
Starters G-2
brushes G-3
bushings G-4
drive G-4
gaskets G-4
grommets G-3
nose G-4
plunger G-3
rebuild kit G-32
Steel body
panels O-7,9,10
Steering box K-9
ball bearing K-9
bearing ass. K-9
bushing K-9
gasket K-9
hardware K-10
rebuilt K-10
seal K-9
Steering linkageK-11
idler arm K-7
pitman arm K-7
relay arm K-7
tie rod ends K-7
tie rod sleeve K-7
Steering wheel
puller T-1
Stickers S-1
Strainers
gas tank E-8
Straps
batt. retainer G-10
gas tank hold E-8
muff. hanger F-4
Stripping P-3
deck P-3
trunk P-3
Studs
carburetor C-6
clutch fork H-4
engine B-11,U-3
exhaust U-3
manifold F-4
r.wheel bearing I-7
Stud Girdles B-38
SUPERKITS
alternator G-32
brake L-1
carb C-8
clutch H-6
convert top Q-9
differential I-4
distributor G-15
electrical G-32
engine B-31
exhaust F-5,6
gas Tank sending
unit E-8
get it running j-12
overbore B-17b
publication R-4
rite Kits B-10
spring-Shock K-6
steering K-8
suspension ft K-4
tuneup G-17
valve Gring B-24
weatherstrip P-15
winterizing N-4
Suspension K-1
front K-1,2
ball joints K-1
bolts U-1
bumpers K-2
bushing K-1
crossmember K-2
stabilizer bar
inner bushing K-1
outer bushing K-1
spacer K-2
spg-front coil K-2
rear K-3
brackets K 5
bumper K-2
bushings K-5
camber bolts K-3
cushion K-6
springs K-3
Switches
auto trans neuJ-10
back up lite G-21
backup sw.hard.G-22
dimmer G-22
domelight G-23
headlight G-22
headlight dim G-22
stop light G-22
turnsignal
control G-28
T
T-Shirts T-7
Tail light G-19
gaskets G-20
housing G-19
lenses G-19
ring O-5
sockets G-19,25
Tail pipes F-3
TECHNICAL INFO
carburetor C-2
clutch H-5
electrical G-1,17
engine ID B-1A
engine idle E-11
engine rebuild B-29
X-4
fan belt E-1
gasoline B-36
heater N-2
power B-35
sheetmetal B-33
steering box K-11
turbo D-1
turn signal G-29
Thermostats B-29
Tie rod ends K-7
Tissue Dispensers
Q-1
Tools T-1
pilot bushing T-3
cut-up val.cov T-1
cyl. hold down T-2
diff. bearing T-3
dr.hand.removr T-1
drive,instalrs T-4
eng.oil pmp sc T-3
install/remov T-4
fan bear.gre T-3
harm.bal.steer T-1
oil pump prim. T-4
pil.bush.drivr T-4
pin.fr.bearing T-4
plexiglas cov. T-3
push rod remov T-3
spanner wrench T-2
spark plug thr. T-1
uni-syn carb T-1
Top
boot Q-8
cat Z-7
convertible Q-8
rail strips P-2
Torque con.seal J-9
Transmission J-1,2
MANUAL
bearing J-3
gaskets J-3
hardware J-4
input shaft J-4
rebuilt J-4
seals J-3
shift control J-5
POWERGLIDE J-7
bushing J-9
gaskets J-8
seals J-9
washers J-9
TransmissionSup.J-11
crossmember J-11
mounts J-11
Trim O-4
clips U-5
cove O-1
sills O-2
wheel O-1
Trunk
floor mat M-3
light assy Q-7
locks M-4
splatter paint M-3
Cyl. Port tube B-27
Turbocharger D-1
carbon seal ass D-4
carburetor C-1
clamps D-3
filter E-4
gaskets D-4
hoses D-4
muffler F-2
rebuilt D-2
rebuild kits D-5
ring D-3
seal assembly D-4
shims D-3
shields D-3
Turbo Carb
fuel filter C-7
gasket C-4
kits C-3
Turnsignal G-28
cable assembly G-28
cancelling cam G-28
control arm G-28
em. flasher G-28
flasher ass. G-28
gaskets G-20
plate G-28
sw. assembly G-28
U
Uni-Sync
carb tool T-1
U-joints I-8
Upholstery Q-6,7
Upper a-arm
bushings K-1
Upper ball jts K-1
UPS CHARTS V-3
V
Vacuum
advance G-14
hose G-14
pulloff C-7
Valve B-22
cap B-23
cut-up T-1
grind set B-24
guides B-23
keepers B-23
pushrod B-25
retainer key B-23
stem seals B-23
shim B-23
spring B-23
Vent gasket kit Q-10
Viton o-rings B-8
Voltage reg. G-7
W
Washable air
filters E-4
Washers
alternator G-6
axle U-4
balancer B-27
camshaft thrust B-21
exhaust U-4
flywheel H-1
generator G-5
id.brack stud U-4
motor mount U-4
powerglide tran J-9
pulley bolt U-4
rear wheel
bearing I-8
thrust B-21
Weatherstrips P-1
access door P-3
conv.top strips P-2
deck lid P-3
door P-1
rear window P-7
glue U-8
roof rail P-2
trunk P-3
windshield P-7
Wheels
covers O-6
cylinder kits L-3
drum L-2
front/wh.bear. I-8
grease cap I-8
hardware I-8
seal ass. I-8
well chrome O-2
Wheel align bk R-3
Window
channel P-5
fuzzies P-4
windlace P-7
Windshield rubb P-7
Windshield wip. M-3
blade M-3
hardware M-3
hoses E-3
jar M-3
motor M-3
pump M-3
washer valve repair
M-3
Wiring harness G-26
Woodruff key B-18
Y
Yoke
axle I-8
egg Z-45
shifter H-4
Z
Zone charts V-3
Zoned out ZZZZ
DATE RECEIVED
NAME __________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________
_______________________________________
CITY _________STATE__ZIP_____ COUNTRY___
PHONE_____-________ FAX____.___________
YEAR(S)and model for this order__________________________
We also accept N ovus, Op tima, Car te
Blanche, Diners
Club and accept checks or m oney orders .
ORD ER B Y MA IL
PO BOX 339
DUNDEE, OR 97115
24 HOUR TOLL FREE
MACHINE
800-825-8247
ORDER BY PHONE
1-503-434-1648
M-F 9-5 PST
ORDER BY
FAX
503-434-1626
If a part is out of
stock then:
Send order but
cancel out of
stock part ____
H o l d w h o l e
order ____
Send rest o f
order n o w and
s e n d b a c k
o r d e r e d p a r t
when i t becomes
available___
PLEASE SHIP
THIS ORDER
BY: (circle one)
Priority Post
UPS Ground
UPS 3 day air
O t h er
____________
To figure shippin g charg es refer to our cha rts V4 & V5 OR you can call us w ith
an estimated weight OR you can add15% of the total. (Minimum shipping charge
$3.95 plu s 15%) W e balan ce all orde rs and re fund an y extra m oney se nt.
CORVAIR UNDERGROUND Inc.YOUR PARTS S UPPLIER FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY
ORDER FORM
IF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD FILL IN THE BOXES BELOW - Don’t forget the expiration date! iii
oooooooooooooooo oooo Please do not use QTY PART # DESCRIPTION/LOCATION EACH TOTAL Do not use
TOTAL FOR ALL PARTS
Minus coupons
Shipping co sts
Handling charge $1.00
GRAND TOTAL
OUR PRICEMATCH PROGRAM
Once in a while you may find that someone has offered apart for a better price than The Underground. We don’t like tosee this happen so we offer you our PRICEMATCH program. Just show us proof of a published price from any legitimateCorvair vendor and we’ll do our best to beat it. Will we alwaysbe able to beat the price - no, but we’ll do our best and wethink you’ll be surprised. A published price is anything in an official flyer, mailer,catalog or web-based listing. Obviously, old stock closeouts,private party sales or verbal quotes don’t qualify and, asmentioned above, there will be an occasional part, that forsome reason, we will not be able to match, although that willbe a rare occurrence. Additionally we usually cannot match upour quality parts against some cheap parts of inferior quality..IMPORTANT - This offer applies ONLY to parts prior to or atthe time of purchase. We will NOT give ‘rebates” for partspreviously purchased. If you have any questions don’t hesitateto call us. Do you know where we can find a better part or abetter prices? We give credit certificates to customers whoprovide us with significant supplier connections. Ask about thedetails.
ORDERING IS EASY! Ordering from Corvair Underground is simple. We acceptVisa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Novus,Optima, and Diner’s Club. We can also ship C.O.D. or you canmail in an order with your payment. (COD orders have anadditional $7.50 COD fee and have some restrictions)
TO ORDER BY PHONE - Call 503-434-1648 during our regularhours of 9-5 Mon-Fri Pacific time. Or you can leave your orderon our toll free order machine number 800-825-8247 24 hoursa day 7 days a week!
TO ORDER BY FAX - Just fax in your order to 503-434-1626.The fax is on 24 hours a day, seven days a week!
TO ORDER BY INTERNET - Go to our website atwww.corvairunderground.com and follow the instructions.ALSO DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR ON-LINENEWSLETTER and our performance/custom site!
TO MAIL IN AN ORDER - Send to our mailing address PO Box 339 Dundee, OR 97115Our physical (warehouse) address for cores etc, is 2731 Bunn Rd. McMinnville, OR 97128
SHIPPING CHARGES? - On all but mail-in orders we willfigure the shipping charges for you. For mail-in orders youcan use the charts on V-4,5,6 or you can call us, or you willsimply have to “guess”. Guessing is ok (we will refund anyoverpayment) but if you underpay, it may hold up your order!
PART NUMBERS? - If you have them we really appreciateyou using them! Giving us our part numbers (with adescription) can really cut down on mistakes and processesyour order faster. Help us (and yourself) by using our partnumbers whenever possible.
COUPONS - We’ve always offered more coupons than all ourcompetitors combined (past and present). We’re glad to offeryou so many specials and promotionals BUT! Please, READTHE RULES! They are clearly printed on each coupon or witheach offer.
HOW SHOULD WE SHIP? - We usually use ground UPS orPriority Post. If you need faster service just let us know.IMPORTANT! If you leave an order and specify Red Air(overnight) be advised that is a very expensive service andit’s best to leave Air orders with an order taker in person at503-434-1648 9-5 Mon-Fri Pacific time (As opposed to leavingon the 1-800-825-8247 machine)
WE’RE YOUR
CORVA IR SUPPLIER FOR THE 21ST
CENTURY
PROUDLY CELEBRAT ING 30 YEA RS OF SERV ICE!
SUPER VOLUME DISCOUNTS It’s like having your own personal Penguin!
We were the first to start thispolicy many years ago and it’s been quite popular.
HOW IT WORKS - Make an INITIALpurchase of over $1000.00 and you get5% off your order - that’s ON TOP ofquantity discounts and advertisedspecials! Not only that but the 5% off isgood for every ADDITIONAL order youmake for the next 120 DAYS! The orders can be for any amount, forany of our parts or services.Make an initial order of $1500.00 and the discount is raised to 6 ½%. Over $2000.00 and it goes to 7 1/2%. Over $2500.00 to 8 1/2% and$3000.00 10%.** As an added incentive, if you cross the $3000.00 threshold, yourdiscount is good for the entire calendar year of 2005! (Not just thenormal 120 days!)
RESTRICTIONS - COD orders are not eligible for these discounts.Orders placed at conventions where there is a “blanket” discount(example -10% off everything) may not apply. Past purchases,regardless of amount, will not apply. To be eligible for eachdiscount “threshold” the order must be placed by ONE individualand at one time, as ONE order. Core charges, shipping andhandling costs or other similar fees will not be figured in thediscount. Any questions? Just call Lon.
AUTHORIZED UNDERGROUND DEALERS? - Don’t despair - youqualify too! Just call Lon for the details.
HEY Kids!
Have you checked out our websites???
www.corvairunderground.com
When you click on that site you can access our main
website or click over to CORVAIRNEWS.COM and
GoVair.com
Keep up to date with NEWS extras and the latest parts
and services. You can order online too!
Well Jack, that is all certainly
true. . . . .
But I just want to remind all the folks
out there to watch the websites and
THE CORVAIR NEWS for Penguin
Specials - All year round!
And, as always, these specials are on
parts that people really use!
CORVAIR UNDERGROUND Has a whole lot of
features that help make your life easier! Do you
have a free subscription to THE CORVAIR
NEWS? Just let us know your name and address
and we’ll do the rest.
Technical assistance? - We give out a lot every
day - And have for 30 years.
And now.......for the first time on our stage
A NINE PANEL GRITZLS!
Wow Dude, these Gritzls are really layin’ it down. Heavy man.
But then later that evening.........
Maybe Pliney’s finally coming around. These Gritzls are HOT!
But then, much later that evening..........
These Gritzls are right! Every age has its’ problems, worries and cares. Today isn’t perfect but it’s what you make of it. Respect each other and treasure your friends - oh yeah and
buy lots of parts from Corvair Underground!
After a couple of years of publishing CORVAIR FREAKS news letter s, Corvair U nder groun d founder , Lon W all,
realized he needed an actual catalog. In the Summer of 1976 this is what he came up with for a cover.
Lon drew this cover himself. The catalog had about 30 pages in 81/2 x 14 folded format and was
printed on a hand crank mimeograph on his kitchen table.