<VV> VAIR MOTOR, AGAIN/ weight addition.

[Louis C. Armer, Jr.]

Ooops, Pottsy is right on...........450 + 180+- = 630 or so.........
Well you would probably be able to tell if you were lifting
it alone.

Chuck Armer
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>Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 18:05:28 -0400
>To: "BRUCE BLACKMON" <blackmon@llano.net>
>From: "Louis C. Armer, Jr." <carmerjr@mindspring.com>
>Subject: Re: <VV> VAIR MOTOR, AGAIN.
>Cc: virtualvairs@corvair.org
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>Hey Bruce, It weighs about 450lbs. It helps weight-wise if the alternator,
>motor mount, skid plate, cross members and all oils are drained out.
>However it's a bit easier to manhandle if the tranny crossmember is left
>attached. If possible remove the clutch rod as it will always catch on
>something you don't want it near or snagging on.
>
>Chuck Armer
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>At 04:31 PM 8/11/04 -0500, you wrote:
>>Maybe I was not clear the first time, this is a complete drive train, all in
>>one piece. Motor,(a 140), transaxle, and 4-speed tranny. It seems as 
>>though it
>>will fit, Thanks to all who replyed, only problem will be getting it in the
>>van, weight wise. What does a complete drivetrain weigh? I have some ideas as
>>to how to do it. I just thought in might make a nice project to work on 
>>in the
>>winter, and rebuild so I can learn on it, and have a spare 140/4 speed in 
>>case
>>I need it some time. Both 65s are 140s. So, what does a drivetrain weigh?
>>Thanks all, thats why I love this place. BRUCE
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