<VV> Shifting (shifty?) saga -- includes a request for info

[Kent Sullivan]

Oops--meant to mention that I intend to order the special wrench from
Clark's. I saw that in the catalog.

Thanks.
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[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Kent Sullivan
Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 10:23 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: RE: <VV> Shifting (shifty?) saga -- includes a request for info

Hi Ed (and all),

Let me make sure I understand--the transmission does not have to be lowered
very much. Maybe an inch or two is all? Sounds like you have done this
job--any other tips?

Thanks!
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[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Ed Dowds
Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 5:48 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: RE: <VV> Shifting (shifty?) saga -- includes a request for info

Kent-
I think this job may be easier than you think:
1> Get the car up and stable on jack stands.

2> Put a jack or some other stable device under the trans.

3> Disconnect the shift coupler, clutch cable, clutch rod and clutch 
3> linkage
cross shaft from body.

4> Remove crossmember from both trans AND body mounts.

5> Remove body mounts. This may require a "special" wrench (according to
Clark's).

Note that the trans doesn't have to be lowered enough to cause a problem for

the perimeter seal, battery cable or gas line. If the Corsa is a '65 you
have to catch the shim behind one of the crossmember bolts. On a '66 there
should be no shim. I agree with Rick about the backup switch wiring: it only

takes a second to disconnect it! (or to break something if you don't!).

       Ed


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