[FC] Couple of questions

[Ron]

I believe that the bolt holes in the top cover and baffle plate are 
asymmetric such that you can't install it wrong.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "The Kidds" <takidd at gmail.com>
To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 7:43 PM
Subject: [FC] Couple of questions


> Could someone tell me the correct direction for the steel vent plate
> that is under the fan cover?  I was getting a large amount of oil out
> the the top cover and the pcv pipes and took it apart today to take a
> look at the gasket.  The gasket was leaking so thats an easy fix but the
> there was a tremendous amount of oil between the vent plate and the top
> cover.  It was installed with the opening in the slots facing the
> passenger side of the engine.  I have looked in the tech guide and the
> service manuals but cant find a picture or description that clearly
> shows the proper direction.  I will be fitting the vent plate inside the
> top cover as detailed in the tech guide but want to get the direction
> correct to avoid the oil in the top cover as detailed in the guide.
>
> The other question concerns the rear U-Joints on an FC.  Are they a
> standard GM part?  One of mine is starting to make noises and would like
> to change it before it grinds itself to death.
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