<VV> Re: VirtualVairs Digest, Vol 13, Issue 28, MSG 10

[WillSmithTFPOCAllenTexas]

Message: 10
Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 18:10:39 -0500
From: 4carbcorvair <4carbcorvair at gmail.com>
Subject: <VV> engine rebuild....
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Hi all. 66 Corsa 140. I dropped the drivetrain today to change the 
throw out
bearing shaft seal. The engine smokes and has some base pressure, smoke 
out
of the tail pipe,  PCV and oil fill. I'm going to change the pistons, 
rings,
rods and cylinders while it's out. The engine runs good and is quiet
otherwise. Should I worry about the cam/lifters, split the case and 
change
that? One of the heads has been refreshed. I'm going to change the 
harmonic
balancer, fuel pump and a few other little things while it's out. Any 
other
opinions/thoughts? I don't have a lot of $$ to just throw at this.

Thanks!
Ron Tinkham
66 Corsa Convertable, 140, 4sp.
Maine

Ron, Pull the distributor and check for excessive play between the 
distributor shaft and its bushings...too much play causes inconsistent 
dwell and less than smooth running...if you have a distributor testing 
machine available you might find out it's worse than you think. Back in 
'72 my 66 140 was worn out already...changed the bushing and the 
improved smoothness was remarkable. I have no idea if bushings are 
available today...if not, get ready to spend more money!

Will Smith, "The Fresh Prince of Corvair"
Texas
http://www.IndoorPS.com