<VV> oil pressure switch (LM)

[Andy Clark]

No. You just have to disconnect the hot and cold air ducts and remove the RH
axle and lower link. It helps if you have itty bitty double-jointed arms and
hands, though.
Andy Clark
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron" <ronh at owt.com>
To: <mhicks130 at cox.net>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> oil pressure switch (LM)


> Replace heater motor a small job???  The shop manual says to start by
> removing the drivetrain!!!
> RonH
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <mhicks130 at cox.net>
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 1:10 PM
> Subject: <VV> oil pressure switch (LM)
>
>
> > So I decided to replace my oil pressure switch since the press-temp
light
> > doesn't come on when I start the car.  Now I had read either here or at
> > Corvair Center about how to check if it's the switch but of course I
> > ignored that and just changed it out.  The light comes on with the new
> > switch so I guess I got lucky.  Here's the thing though, even though I
had
> > the "special" socket to get it out, I had to remove the gas line and
> > alternator to get the socket on the switch.  It wasn't that big a deal
and
> > it made it easier to clean out the oil cooler while I was at it but do
you
> > guys have to remove these things?  Or is it just me?
> >
> > I still have to put in the replacement thermostats and heater motor that
> > are waiting for me to get off my duff.  I love these small jobs, it
gives
> > you a sense of satisfaction in getting something done.
> >
> > Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays all you Corvair people!
> >
> > mike