[FC] engine cover - fastener talk

[steven at sashimi.org]

I only use two bolts, at opposite corners.  Half my bolt holes are stripped
anyway!

- Steve Brown

'62 rampside


Original Message:
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From: Bill Wells brierpath at yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:43:10 -0800 (PST)
To: corvanatics at corvair.org
Subject: Re: [FC] engine cover - fastener talk


Folks,
   
  I remember reading somewhere about the FC designers, maybe Ed Cole, who
wanted to be able to open the engine lid with the change in their pocket. I
am using slotted, pan head, stainless bolts and keep a large washer laying
on my battery box cover. The washer is my tool to open the lid. It has been
in use two years. If I was motivated, I would make a holder for it inside
the battery door. I have weatherstrip all around the lid and only use the
two rear bolts to keep it down. Works great.
   
  Thanks,
  Bill Wells

       
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