[FC] motor identification...thanks.

[Andy .]

You have to have a real strong running FC to keep up with any good running standard shift Corvair car - especially at highway speeds where aerodynamics (or lack of) come into play.  The 300-600 extra pounds of an FC over a car makes a difference.  I will say, I understand how FCs can feel stronger by the way the front lifts and the driver is right on the nose... like a bucking bronco (not ford bronco).  That 80hp monza convertible would feel faster if you were to strap yourself to the left front fender and let 'er rip - lol

 

But yeah, just enjoy it.  Never hurts to pull the top off and clean out all the garbage / varmint home building materials blocking airflow thru the heads and jugs - maybe deflashing while you're there.  I spend hours deflashing the heads of ANY motor I build.  YMMV

 

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> It might feel like it has more power because it has 3.89 instead of 3.27 or 3.55 gearing.  Cooling fans do get switched.  The oil cooler might be a clue, but those get switched too.  A more positive ID would head number.  You can also look for the 3 ribs cast into the side of the crankcase that indicate a 164 motor.  Either way, if it runs well, just enjoy it.
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> From: "Wild8bill at aol.com" <Wild8bill at aol.com>
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> Sent: Mon, December 7, 2009 3:05:56 PM
> Subject: [FC] motor identification...thanks.
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> For everyone who responded, thanks for the tips, most of which I had  
> forgotten! The pully is cast, the fan is magnesium, but it has a generator. It  
> FEELS like it has more power than our 63 Monza convertible, which has a 
> verified  80hp. So, I'll have to assume for now that this 1961 Greenbriar has a 
> '64 95hp  truck motor.
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> -Bill
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