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messydeer

Joined: 13 Feb 2006
Posts: 214
Location: Bellingham, WA

Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:07 pm Post subject: Corvair

Hello!



I'm considering powering my bird with a Corvair engine. I have limited experience rebuilding engines (replaced a Subie head gasket once) and would have an experienced Corvair builder do this for me. I would not provide the cadaver or any organs.



To save money, I would be comfortable in assembling some of the engine myself. 



Look forward to hearing your experiences, suggestions, and references.



Cheers,

Dan

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Brady

Joined: 26 May 2008
Posts: 182
Location: Poulsbo, WA

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 5:40 am Post subject: Re: Corvair

Dan,



Greetings and welcome to the Corvair Community!

I am certain you will be very happy with your choice of the Corvair as your power plant.

I would be more than happy to build your engine for you if that is what you are looking for.

Or if you prefer to assemble it your self I would be happy to put a kit engine together for you.

I have nearly 30 Core engines here at my shop that  I use as parts donors.

I have my own private label of custom forged pistons made right here in the USA.

I am also having new 4340 crankshafts manufactured as well as new 4340 Connecting rods.

Our Aluminum / Nikasil Cylinders are still in the research & development stage but they have great promise to lighten the engine by 18 pounds!



We also have other products and services available to help you realize your aviation dreams.



If you are interested or even just curious, please see my website.

www.magnificentmachine.com



You will always have our support.

Best Wishes,

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Poulsbo, WA
www.magnificentmachine.com

bob(at)frontrange-pc.com
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Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:04 am Post subject: Corvair

Dan,



I suggest you join the corvaircraft mail list:



http://mylist.net/listinfo/corvaircraft 



Regards

Bob Percival

701/Vair



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Gig Giacona

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 1416
Location: El Dorado Arkansas USA

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:13 am Post subject: Re: Corvair

Hi Dan,



I assume you have found www.flycorvair.com ?

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messydeer

Joined: 13 Feb 2006
Posts: 214
Location: Bellingham, WA

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:43 am Post subject: Re: Corvair

Thanks Gig, Bob, and Brady 



I've been briefly to Brady's site and more extensively at WW's. I'll be looking to get some of his manuals/dvd's soon. Subscribed yesterday to corvaircraft. Got the confirm email from them yesterday. Setup a username and PW, but can't get in. Maybe I have to wait to be approved. Also signed up for the Yahoo group, but am also waiting for them.



Cheers,

Dan

annken100

Joined: 15 Nov 2007
Posts: 62

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 2:00 pm Post subject: Re: Corvair

Dan,



Depending on where you live, you might want to consider attending Corvair College 14 in Lowell, MA.  William Wynne will be there along with several Corvair enthusiasts.  It is a good way to learn about the Corvair.  For more info visit www.aerovair.com and follow the links to Corvair College 14.



Ken Pavlou

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Larry Webber

Joined: 05 Jun 2008
Posts: 63
Location: West Kingston Rhode Island

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 2:11 pm Post subject: Corvair

Welcome Dan   where do you live ? what state?

Larry

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[quote] Subject: Corvair

 From: messydeer(at)yahoo.com

 Date: Fri C 3 Apr 2009 23:07:35 -0700

 To: zenith-list(at)matronics.com

 

 

 

 Hello!

 

 I'm considering powering my bird with a Corvair engine. I have limited experience rebuilding engines (replaced a Subie head gasket once) and would have an experienced Corvair builder do this for me. I would not provide the cadaver or any organs.

 

 To save money C I would be comfortable in assembling some of the engine myself. 

 

 Look forward to hearing your experiences C suggestions C and references

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messydeer

Joined: 13 Feb 2006
Posts: 214
Location: Bellingham, WA

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 5:16 pm Post subject: Re: Corvair

Bellingham, MA is about 50 miles from Lowell. I live in Bellingham, WA, about 50,000 miles from Lowell. Oh, well...



It would be nice to go to one of those things, though.



Dan

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Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 6:40 pm Post subject: Corvair

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		   Oh well, thats a shame. However I am going to attend that seminar, if I

 can be of help to you, I would be glad to to give you any updates or 

 things you should know to get you started. I see that you are going to 

 get William Wynes manuals, thats a good start. Well you keep asking the

 questions on the here and good luck.....Do Not atchive


	


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		   From: messydeer <messydeer(at)yahoo.com>

 Subject: Re: Corvair

 To: zenith-list(at)matronics.com

 Date: Sunday, April 5, 2009, 2:16 AM

 

 "messydeer" <messydeer(at)yahoo.com>

 

 Bellingham, MA is about 50 miles from Lowell. I live in

 Bellingham, WA, about 50,000 miles from Lowell. Oh, well...

 

 It would be nice to go to one of those things, though.

 

 Dan

 

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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:23 pm Post subject: Corvair

Well, Brady is only about 90 miles away in Poulsbo, WA (although Seattle is

in the way). He has had his Corvair running. I don't know if it is on his

test stand or his plane right now.



http://www.magnificentmachine.com



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Larry Webber

Joined: 05 Jun 2008
Posts: 63
Location: West Kingston Rhode Island

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 3:33 pm Post subject: Corvair

Dan its only 3157.5 miles a mere 46 hours driving 

 form bellingham wa to lowell ma.  dont be a wimp

 drive on over

  

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 Larry



  

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 From: messydeer(at)yahoo.com

 Date: Sat C 4 Apr 2009 18:16:48 -0700

 To: zenith-list(at)matronics.com

 

 --> Zenith-List message posted by: "messydeer" <messydeer(at)yahoo.com>

 

 Bellingham C MA is about 50 miles from Lowell. I live in Bellingham C WA C about 50 C000 miles from Lowell. Oh C well...

 

 It would be nice to go to one of those things C though.

 

 Dan

 

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messydeer

Joined: 13 Feb 2006
Posts: 214
Location: Bellingham, WA

Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: Corvair

Yes, well...I did checkout the flight schedule. $300 RT and think that includes a tour of the Kennedy's. The more I look into resurrecting one myself (an engine, that is), the less intimidating it seems and the more I feel like going for it. Is this 3 full days, Fri-Sun?



Dan

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