BSCC- Looking for Corvair engine to rebuild

[John Schwab]

Be careful on getting the right engine.  The engine you want was built
between 64-69, so you really don't want the '60 model.  Also, think
about the heads you need becausethey will be hard to find and expensive
if you don't get the right ones on your core.  You probably want the
110HP and not the California Smog heads.  I did some horse trading with
a guy building an aircraft engine.  I wound up trading my 110HP (2 carb)
heads for his 140HP (4 carb) heads.  My engine is a 65 which is now
mounted in my 66 Corvair.

/John



On Fri, 6 Feb 2009 06:29:11 -0800 (PST), "C. Raia" <c_raia at yahoo.com>
said:
> 
> > Hi,
> > 
> > 
> > I live in Westford, MA and am building a Sport Airplane in
> > my basement. 40% finished so far.
> > I have instructions to convert an old Corvair engine into
> > an aircraft engine.
> > Although there are a few parts I need to buy new and some
> > to machine, I have to start with an engine core.
> > 
> > 
> > If anyone in the distribution has a late model engine I can
> > purchase, please advise.
> > I prefer a late '60 model and no A/C and hopefully
> > still run.
> > 
> > 
> > I am new to car engine work but excited to give it a try.
> > 
> > 
> > Thanks a lot.
> > Louis Leung.
> > 
> > 
> > 978 996 3306
> > louisleung at alum.wpi.edu
> 
> 
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