<VV> Progress(forwards and backwards)

[Thomas L. Gwyther]

I hope you haven't put the FC dipstick tube in permanently, It makes it very
hard to put the engine in if it is.

Thomas L. Gwyther, rampside@sisna.com
'61 Corvair Rampside (Trying to customize while driving daily)
http://users.sisna.com/gwyth10


----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Hammett" <khammett@stainlessfab.com>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 9:30 AM
Subject: <VV> Progress(forwards and backwards)


> This weekend was very productive for me (both negative and positive).  I
was
> able to get the front crossmember, with all new bushings, brake lines &
> hoses, wheel cylinders and paint reinstalled under the rampy.  It sure
looks
> different with wheels under the front, I think I herd the rampy sigh after
> many months of having to hold itself up on just two wheels :-)
>
> The fc dipstick tube was glued in place to the previously prepped car
block
> (Thanks Tim for all your help on doing this mod).  I will now be able to
> button up the lower end of the motor and replace sheet metal as I get it
> painted.  Then it is time to put it into the rampy!
>
> During one of my breaks I picked up Lon's wish book of Corvair Parts and
was
> flipping through it.  I discovered that it does matter which head goes on
> the right and left side, the vacuum port tube is the only clue!  I did not
> want to look but had to.  Sure enough, thanks to Lon, I put them on the
> wrong sides!  Not a big problem just have to remove them and reinstall in
> the correct location.  (Sorry Lon but I have to blame it on somebody ggg).
> What is the easiest way to get them out?  Any ideas would be appreciated.
>
> Keith Hammett
>
> P.S.  Good thing this isn't an Ultra Monza, I might be beating Hank on the
> length of time to get running <GGG>  How about an Ultra FC (UFC)?
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