The Chevrolet Corvair was ahead produced in 1960. The antecedent procreation protest style lasted wrapped up the 1964 Industry year. Unlike most other vehicles of the lifetime, the Corvair featured a rear-mounted aluminium engine. In 1964, the Corvair was equipped exclusive with the 164-cubic inch six-cylinder engine. But, the engine was offered with three contrastive capacity ratings. In spite of its immature extent, the engine did generate a respectable dimensions of gift, mainly provided equipped with the optional turbocharger.
General Specifications
It produced 150 horsepower and 232 foot-pounds of torque.
Valve Specifications
The valve specifications were the alike for all versions of the 164. Valve cat for the intake valve and the exhaust valve are establish by tightening the valve's adjusting stone until all clearance between the valve stem and the rocker arm is eliminated then by tightening the adjusting stone one fresh turn. It featured a slightly higher compression ratio of 9.25:1. The mid-range 164 produced 110 horsepower and 160 foot-pounds of torque. The high-performance 164 was equipped with one single-barrel carburettor and a turbocharger. The compression ratio was 8.25:1.The 164 engine featured a Muzzle of 3.4375 inches and a stroke of 2.94 inches. The model design 164 was equipped with two one-barrel carburetors. The engine featured a gentle 8.25:1 compression ratio and produced 95 horsepower and 154 foot-pounds of torque. The mid-range 164 was further equipped with two one-barrel carburetors.The valve springs measured 1 21/32 inches in heighth when installed, as measured at the outer spring. Valve spring impulse was 175 pounds at 1.26 inches, as measured at the outer spring. Intake valve stem clearance was between .0001 and .0027 inches. Exhaust valve stem clearance was between .0015 and .0032 inches. Intake valve stem breadth was between .3415 and .3422 inches. The exhaust valve calibre was between .3410 and .3417 inches.
Piston Specifications
The piston specifications were the identical for all versions of the 164. Piston clearance was within a reach of .0011 and .0017 inches. The compression call extent aperture was .013 inches. Hole for the oil call was .015 inches. The diameter of the wrist pin was .8001 inches.
Bearing Specifications
The bearing specifications were the same for all versions of the 164. The main bearing clearance must not exceed .003 inches. The crankshaft's end play is between .002 and .006 inches. The shaft diameter of the rod bearings are between 1.733 and 1.800 inches. The rod bearing clearance must not exceed .003 inches.
