[FC] suspension, etc.

[Ron]

The only thing that would make it sag in the rear is bad springs. 
Therefore, the only way to fix it is to buy some good springs.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Wild8bill@aol.com>
To: <corvanatics@corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 11:42 PM
Subject: [FC] suspension, etc.


> After spending the day straightening out the rats nest of wiring done by 
> the
> previous owner (why would anyone reverse the turn signals, JUST ON THE 
> BACK?);
> I took the rampside on it's maiden voyage around the block. Other than the
> noticeable lack of power compared to the Greenbrier (110hp powerglide), I 
> found
> that it doesn't want to stay in 2nd or 4th gear; if you let up on the gas, 
> it
> pops out. Is this a linkage problem? This thing is a frankenstein of an 
> FC; I
> was told it had a 110 car motor and a 4 speed, but the block number 
> suggests a
> 95 that was paired with a powerglide. It IS a car motor, and it IS a 4 
> speed,
> but I don't know if the motor is a conglomerate of other parts, making it 
> a
> 110. The 'Brier can actually accelerate pretty good, but this thing takes 
> at
> least three blocks until you can shift into 3rd. Other than the shift 
> lever
> popping out, my other concern is that it's pretty squatty in the back, it 
> sits a
> good 2+" lower to the ground than the 'Brier in the rear. How can I raise 
> the
> height of the rear (without putting in new springs)?
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