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  1. CorvairGeek

    Found a free motor and can't find identification

    My corporate blue, '78 292. Chances are the OP has an integral head 250 as well.
  2. CorvairGeek

    New inexperienced member

    Welcome from the Treasure Valley!
  3. CorvairGeek

    locked in

    Worn out lock actuators/solenoids can jam too.
  4. CorvairGeek

    locked in

    Since the hood can't be readily opened from only the outside, like my Squarebody, here is my parallel wired unlock (only) switch in the back of the truck. Hopefully, it would override enough to get the car opened. Haven't needed it in almost 10 years though.
  5. CorvairGeek

    locked in

    Typically in GM speak, it is the turn signals/flasher/seat belt buzzer and fuse area.
  6. CorvairGeek

    locked in

    Switch is most likely, I just had the chance to grab all when I fixed mine. My car had a lot of switch use (and miles), so it made sense.
  7. CorvairGeek

    locked in

    Being I was not far from back surgery when my incident happened, I had pulled the fuse in my car too. I wasn't in any condition to go rooting around looking for the relay in the right front kick panel, besides being so shocked the system could malfunction this way.
  8. CorvairGeek

    locked in

    If the lock function of a switch sticks, or the relay itself, these are the symptoms you will get. These old style GM lock motors/solenoids are so powerful, you cannot turn the lock cylinder or overcome the lock button, you will only pull the linkage apart. I warned family members to try the...
  9. CorvairGeek

    new from central idaho

    Welcome from the Treasure Valley!
  10. CorvairGeek

    Show your daily driver

    I finally sold the Caprice (page 1 of this thread) last month after much procrastination, having owned it since it was new. Replaced it with this over 2 years ago. Still only has 17K miles.
  11. CorvairGeek

    Dash/radio lose power on ignition wires

    Make sure you have the correct switch to swap too! Tilt and non-tilt column are different. The rod moves in the opposite direct between columns.
  12. CorvairGeek

    New member from Montana, '81 C10 longbed, 250 6 cylinder

    Welcome from Idaho (and the 6 cylinder club)!
  13. CorvairGeek

    $40 well spent on OEM buzzer

    The Buick & Cadillac horn option (I've found it as U88 on Cad and U09 on Buick) added a C & D note horns to the existing A & F notes. The Rochester products / Delco Remy horns had the note molded into them.
  14. CorvairGeek

    Finally snagged a fuel injection emblem.

    I recall it being on the front fenders of Parisiennes with 4.3L V6s starting in '85.
  15. CorvairGeek

    Member from Mississippi

    Welcome! I enjoyed my time in Pascagoula and Biloxi (pre Katrina).
  16. CorvairGeek

    Body control module type question

    Here is some info on adapting a 4th gen F-body BCM to a Fiero; http://www.fieros.de/en/articles/BCM.html
  17. CorvairGeek

    Inline 6 devac

    It appears they have become rather obsolete. The only one I can readily find is Corvette at $30+ dollars. NAPA was my go to finding them in the past, looking for temp (which is usually marked on them) and thread pitch. I did find a good pic that shows how to plumb an EFE specific or any 3 port...
  18. CorvairGeek

    Inline 6 devac

    If your EFE valve still worked, I would route a lone manifold vacuum line to the TVS, and a lone vacuum line from the TVS to the EFE valve. It is just a fancy heat riser and will help with warm up. The only caveat is if it is one of those ridiculously high temp (170F+) ones that stays on too...
  19. CorvairGeek

    Inline 6 devac

    Actually, this engine family (194, 230, 250, 292) was all new for 1963 (and a lot lighter), and shares design elements with the SBC. The old Chevy 6 continued for decades in Brazil.
  20. CorvairGeek

    New guy from Ohio

    Welcome, I grew up in the Columbus area.
  21. CorvairGeek

    Show your daily driver

    I am updating my list, I made the #4 post in the thread. I've had this for quite some time now, but don't drive it often. It is a 2019 and I have only 17K miles on it. The 6.2L in it makes me view the first gen SBC like a flat head Ford now. Speaking of which, I really need to sell the Caprice...
  22. CorvairGeek

    Inline 6 devac

    It is an integral head, and the vacuum and piping on top is the Pulse AIR system. I think there is an integral head valve cover without the Pulse AIR system. They would be '75 to '78-ish. Keep in mind the integral heads are known for cracking, so it may need to go away all together. Some people...
  23. CorvairGeek

    Power Steering pump

    You can 'rent' the tool to remove/install the pulley from the chain stores. I've resealed quite a number of them, some just because they were off as a preventive measure.
  24. CorvairGeek

    Rattle noise from A/C compressor

    The funny part of this is, Corvettes have passenger's side compressor mounting! I knew about the hardware issue with R4s with driver's side mounts. The spacers/washers look a bit cobbled up, so I can see how it happened. Never thought about it with the Corvette mount.
  25. CorvairGeek

    6.5 Turbo reliability for an RV?

    A turbo 6.5 even has the dreaded nylon coated, pot metal wonder? I've got a friend (original owner) of a '92 3/4 ton w/100K miles (looks like new). He has the radiator out at the moment, I suggested a new water pump, since it is original. Never thought about the timing gear.

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