<VV> Re: MOTOR FALLING OUT

[Frank DuVal]

This was a real common failure back in the late 60's early 70's. The 
Charlotte Observer even had a picture of a Corvair with the engine 
falling out during this time. Just happened while I was visiting 
relatives. You wouldn't think rustwould cause a failure because it is 
protected by the rear plate. So it must just have been lots of forgetful 
mechanics.

Frank DuVal


N2VZD at aol.com wrote:

>we had a customer drive in to the garage years ago with the rear motor mount 
>nut missing. he drove it about 15 miles like that including on the thruway . 
>it shifted hard and ground the rear skid plate off badley but not much other 
>damage that i can remember. i think the battery ground cable was doing a lot of 
>holding. it was a 64 coupe  with 4 spd. he always came to us for work on it 
>after that one.  backyard helper must have left the cotter pin out.
>regards, tim colson
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