<VV> valve springs

[N. Joseph Potts]

I think I would ignore this unless the car exhibits some problem in
operation. I haven't checked my own Corvair to see whether it exhibits the
same characteristic, but I would be surprised to find it on valves that were
open. On valves that were closed, less surprised (spring more nearly
relaxed).
     Provided you don't drive the car very far while it is malfunctioning, I
see little potential for damage to the engine in testing it (including
driving).

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org]On Behalf Of John McMahon
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 8:33 PM
To: Virtual Vairs
Subject: <VV> valve springs


I asked about this a few days ago, but I really didn't frame the question
right, so here goes again.  On my engine, the valve springs can be moved
around under the top caps.  I have worked on a few other engines
(non-Corvair), and I know for a fact that they all had caps that were well
located in the springs, in such a way that there was no movement.  On this
engine, I can take a screwdriver and pry my springs about 1/8" side to side.
Is this normal?  If not, any ideas what could be going on?  I have had the
engine running, but have not driven the car.  It idles nicely, but this has
me worried.

Thanks,

John McMahon
1965 Monza coupe 110