Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
Well, I finally got the Corvair engine from my neighbor that had been sitting inthe back of his garage for years. After some disassembly I have concluded thatit is junk. I removed the shroud and found the engine packed with mouse nests,and lots of rust and corrosion. It is seized, or rusted soild. I openedup the case and found the crank and connecting rods are caked with thick rust.Two spark plugs are busted off in the heads. So, I'm back to checking allthe central PA salvage yards for an engine. I checked out the CORSA site classifiedsbut found nothing. I also just sent a parts request to junkyarddog.comto see if they can find one. Any other ideas where to look?ThanksMalcolm Morrison________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: morrisons5
Hold on there! not so fast!!!Chances are the case is perfect... the heads are probably fine too... justEZ out the plugs and have the heads done at a head shop.Typically it's the case and heads that really count anyway... all the restpretty much gets replaced.Are you on the Corvair email list?? If not you oughta join! Lots offriendly guys who really know their Corvairs.I'm about 60% done with my Corvair rebuild. Coming along nicely!DJ VeghN74DVwww.raptoronline.com----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: "Oscar Zuniga"
10/23/2002 07:42:42 AMMalcolm: Go back to the CORSA web site and find the local chapter in yourarea, these guys will be a great resource in finding a good rebuildablecore in your area. That is how I got mine. Good Luck!John Duprey"morrisons5" (at)matronics.com on 10/22/2002 10:32:24PMPlease respond to pietenpol-list(at)matronics.comSent by: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.comcc:Subject: Pietenpol-List: Looking for CorvairWell, I finally got the Corvair engine from my neighbor that had beensitting in the back of his garage for years. After some disassembly I haveconcluded that it is junk. I removed the shroud and found the enginepacked with mouse nests, and lots of rust and corrosion. It is seized, orrusted soild. I opened up the case and found the crank and connecting rodsare caked with thick rust. Two spark plugs are busted off in the heads.So, I'm back to checking all the central PA salvage yards for an engine. Ichecked out the CORSA site classifieds but found nothing. I also just senta parts request to junkyarddog.com to see if they can find one. Any otherideas where to look?ThanksMalcolm Morrison________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "George Allen"
Malcolm, The others that say to try to save your engine may be right. However youneed to be sure that you are saveing the right engine. Do you have William'sbook? If so is the case and heads the one that will give you a set of 9:1heads and is the engine a 164 cubic inch engine? If you do not haveWilliam's book you need it. Check the case number located near the oilfiller on the crankcase. The head codes are cast on the end of each head. Ifyou do not have William's manual but plan to get it we can help you identifyif you have the right parts. I have worked an an auto mechanic for more than30 years and although I am the prowd owner of a Corvair engine I must saythat I have not much experience with Corvair engines. I also have not workedon many engines that were rusted solid, most of the cars I work on arerunning cars or have been running recentally. But I am told by the guys whowork in the machine shop that is part of the auto repair shop I work in thatCoca Cola will sometimes free up a rust stuck engine. They say to pour somein the spark plug hole and tilt the engine so it covers the piston an inchor more deep, let it soak overnight. You have nothing to lose in my opinionbut consult your lawyer or clergyman to be sure. Also, in your engine searchtry to find dumpy grease pit "junkyards" not well run computerised "AutoParts Recyclers". Auto Recyclers never have anything 30 yeras old unless itis a Porsche or Corvette.Wayne McIntosh Lafayette IN________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "morrisons5"
Malcolm, find the local CORSA chapter. Their is one in Lancaster or Lebanonarea.(PA) Might be Harrisburg.There is a place near York, PA that has a field full of cars and engines andhe works on them. He's always at the Corvair shows in the area hawking iswares. When I find his card I'll let everyone know where he is exactly.Where are you located?George AllenHarrisburg, PAGeorgeA(at)PAonline.com(Peitenpol builder)----- Original Message -----