1961 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Rampside

a 160-200 amp alternator,
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/is-my-alt-dead.6964/#post-22890

1996 vette
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-478648
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-378068

1985 corvette
https://www.dbelectrical.com/produc...MInZDL6u-X3gIVCo7ICh3cVgA5EAQYAiABEgKGnPD_BwE

http://www.powerstream.com/Amps-Watts.htm#amps-watts

and a battery thats rated at at least 850 cold crank amps ,

and a quality gear reduction starter,

the better quality versions of the gear reduction high torque starters tend to work rather well
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Tuff Stuff Performance 6772B
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tff-6772b/overview/make/chevrolet

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/problem-with-starter.1646/#post-65015



several good fluid coolers equipped with electrical fans,
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...sion-and-oil-cooler-increases-durability.176/
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http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=HFM-ZFB16S&N=700+320174+4294775279+115&autoview=sku
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http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=DER-13720&N=700+115&autoview=sku

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=DER-15800&N=700+115&autoview=sku


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http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=PRM-12318&N=700+115&autoview=sku
are almost always a great up-grade, in a serious performance car

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/multi-meters.3110/#post-71867

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/battery-charger-for-the-shop.928/#post-55775

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/battery-life.11172/#post-50085

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/current-draw.11310/#post-51526
 
I think 160 Amps is more than enough. I still have a good starter and electric fan. I have no stereo, AC, Heater, power windows or power seats or anything else that needs much amps.
My ignition is around 8 amps. My current battery has 750 cold crank amps.
 
So we picked up the 1964 Buick engine with trans in Bavaria. It was great to see many friends and Club brothers when we was there for two days.

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Ready for disassemble. The trans is a 3 speed with BOP bolt pattern.
 
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We only use the cylinder heads and intake for our running 300 in the Corvair for weight loss.
We storage this engine as spare, same with the trans.
When the Corvair is ready for the street, hopefully in two years. I will rebuild this engine to have a ready to go spare engine or maybe I will do a little performance things on this engine and switch than over to the rebuild one. We will see. It depemds on what my girlfriend wants to do and how high her Budget for the rebuild is.
 
Did some see these door locks / door handle and can tell of which year and car it fit?
The keys we have did not work with the locks.
So I tried to order new locks, but all locks I found for a 1961 Corvait 95 look different to what we have.

This is what we have

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55C150 said:
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The valves were hitting the pistons on all cylinders

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That looks pretty clean. Must have been rebuilt at some point and had a high lift cam put in to cause the valves to hit like that or the heads shaved a whole bunch. They are good engines but can't stand too many RPMs.
 
55C150 said:
Did some see these door locks / door handle and can tell of which year and car it fit?
The keys we have did not work with the locks.
So I tried to order new locks, but all locks I found for a 1961 Corvait 95 look different to what we have.

This is what we have

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After market parts don't always look the same, but if it fits the hole and lines up with the arm and shaft, use them. New GM parts no longer available. if all else fails, use electric door openers with a remote--after market.
 
T-Test said:
That looks pretty clean. Must have been rebuilt at some point and had a high lift cam put in to cause the valves to hit like that or the heads shaved a whole bunch. They are good engines but can't stand too many RPMs.
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Maybe too much rpm, thats what I hear many times after showing the pics around
 
Those were not zero tolerance engines in those days. Valves couldn't hit if it jumped time.
 
T-Test said:
Those were not zero tolerance engines in those days. Valves couldn't hit if it jumped time.
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The piston is always chasing the exhaust valve.

I do not know.
What I suspect.
Maybe your right.
There might be a Vintage ISKY Or Crower Cam in that Buick 300 V8. Only companies that I can think of that would make back then for a Buick 300.
 
Yesterday I got the valves out. They are dirty but straight, same at the pushrods.
Today is cylinder head cleaning day. I put one head in a tub with soap and some chalk remover. I will let it in there for a few hours and will do some cleaning with brushes, sponge and more.
 
be careful, with the use of solvents, and abrasives when cleaning major components,
many are helpful , some can cause catastrophic damage, if improperly used,
or parts are left in contact with them over extended time,
detergents like a 1/4 cup of dawn, in a 5 gallon bucket of warm water,
used with a brush , to break down surface crud work well,
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followed by a higher pressure washer can do wonders are removing dirt and grease then dry the parts immediately with high pressure air and coat machined surfaces with WD40, other wise many will form surface rust in only minutes

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