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[JVHRoberts@aol.com]

Be a little careful. The later Rajay series changed bearings and seals when 
they went to a die cast bearing housing, and I am not sure how reverse 
compatible the parts are. However, if you give the repair shop the parts from one of 
the Corvair vendors, or at least the contact info, they really don't need to 
know what the TRW or Rajay equivalents are. Just use the Corvair parts from 
Clarks, et al. Then there's no doubt the right parts are being used. As I recall, 
all Corvair turbos use the same gaskets, seals, etc., regardless of year or 
HP, at least for the turbocharger itself. I know there are differences with the 
turbine housing outlet connection for 62-63 and 64-66, but bearings, 
compressor seals, compressor and turbine housing to bearing housing gaskets, turbine 
seal ring, and bearing housing heat shield should all be the same. 


In a message dated 10/1/2004 11:27:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
Sethracer@aol.com writes:
I am trying to have a local diesel turbo repair  shop give me est. on 
repairing my turbo.He needs to know model number to be  able to tell me cost 
of 
repairs.Good to know it was a TRW but need model  no.

Thanks 
Robert  Guerin




Robert - The Corvair used a 300 Series Turbo. That is a Rajay designation,  
but should old true for the TRW as well. The 62-64 used a 300B - The 65-66 
Used 
a 300F. All small parts are the same, the only difference was the compressor 
wheel and the exhaust turbine - which includes the shaft. If you can find 
it,  pick up a copy of Hugh Macinnis book: "How to Select and Install 
TurboChargers".  He was the TRW then Rajay engineer who did the adaption work 
on the 
Corvair and  many other installations. - Seth