<VV> I'm new to the Corvair Hobby and need advice

[Larry Forman]

Hi Tom,
Likely the shifter problem is in the coupler connecting to the shift shaft of the transmission.  Usually, but not always, the pin wears and can be easily replaced for less than $10.  This helps the issue and usually cures it.  If the shift coupler is worn, it can be replaced also for a little more money.  If the hole in the shift shaft of the tranny is worn, and this can happen for higher mileage cars, it is more difficult to properly repair since the shift shaft is hardened and resists drilling or reaming.

The 63 turbo is 145 cu. in. and is 150 hp.  I THINK the 64 is 150 hp also, but certainly is 164 cu. in. in size.  Cost difference should be small, but the 64 is worth more and much more desirable since the engine is larger displacement and of the later, and larger, displacement.

Larry

----- Original Message -----
From: "Cepak, Tom A" <tom.a.cepak@lmco.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2004 09:14:56 -0500
To: virtualvairs@corvair.org
Subject: <VV> I'm new to the Corvair Hobby and need advice

> On Friday I'm going to look and possibly purchase a 1964 Spyder Conv.
> The guy selling the car has been very up front about the car.  Here are
> the details.  
> 
> He told me the shifter was very sloppy, it always goes into every gear,
> but sometimes when down shifting from 3rd to 2nd you wind up in 4th.
> What are the possible causes?  Is this a transmission problem or a
> shifter problem?  What do you guys think it would take to fix this
> problem as far as time and money?
> 
> The car also has a '63 Spyder Turbo engine instead of the '64.  How much
> less is a '63 turbo engine worth compared to the '64?  If I find a '64
> turbo short block to make this vehicle correct, are the turbo and other
> engine components (engine tin, distributor, etc) compatable with a '64
> turbo engine?
> 
> I appreciate any input you can give me since I know practally nothing,
> other than what I read, about Corvairs.
> 
> Tom
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