<VV> Sylvia/Mini -- Corvair - Cord 8/10

[Andy Clark]

Actually, the 8/10 oil filter is virtually impossible to change without
first removing the alternator. Other than that, it's as easy to work on as a
standard Corvair. That is, until you actually want to remove the engine.
Then the front suspension has to be ....
Andy Clark
66 140/4 Monza Sedan
66 140/4 Stinger Clone
66 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
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Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 1:57 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Sylvia/Mini -- Corvair - Cord 8/10


> The Glen Pray Cord 8/10  simply moved the Corvair Powerplant to the front
of
> the car --  the tranny sits in the nose.   The whole powerplant is easy to
get
> to, well, almost.  The distributor and oil filter are against the
firewall; a
> bit snug.
>
> tim mahler
> Cord 8/10s #61
> 62,68 fitch Sprints
>
>
> >
> > In a message dated 12/20/2005 3:46:01 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> > s_debaker at yahoo.com writes:
> >
> > The  Traction Avant had a longitudinal engine, with the transaxle ahead
of
> > it.
> >
> >
> > Similar to the L-29 & 810/812 Cord?
> > How are the Glen Pray Cords set up? That has to be a nightmare to work
on...
> > Later,
> > Lonzo