Craig Williams wrote: >>Actually I am now considering the AeroMax 100 IFB short-block, then add >>aftermarket 88mm VW cylinders and use my '64 heads after a rework by >>someone. <<
This question brings up another great selling point regarding the Corvair engine. The CorvAircraft list has several very reputable engine builder members who offer machine shop services, including head work, as well as complete engine builds. But why not build it yourself? The Corvair is an even simpler engine than a VW (if that's even imaginable) to rebuild. And William Wynne holds several "Corvair Colleges" across the country each year, where William, Mark "Petz", Roy Szarafinski, and several others are on hand to help wherever they can. People typically bring core engine parts cleaned up and ready to build, and one of the above folks will go over it with a fine tooth comb and dial indicators, etc to make sure the case and crank is suitable for aircraft use, and then assist when needed as you build your engine on the spot. These colleges have been completely free over the years, although in recent years there's been a small charge to cover meals and supplies. I think at the CC in November there were something like 11 engines run on the test stand for breakin. I've always had the attitude that if you want it done right, do it yourself, although notable exceptions are the three guys mentioned above. Having said that, it sure it easy to build a Corvair engine yourself, especially with William's conversion manual and the help you'd get at a Corvair College. That's something else you get from the CorvAircraft list, advice from some top notch machinists, as well as information regarding the whereabouts of the next College, for example. They are usually southeast, west coast, and midwest, spread throughout the year. Mark Langford ML at N56ML.com website www.n56ml.com
