<VV> ballast

[James Davis]

To: "VirtualVairs" <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
Subject: Re: <VV> convertible weights

I used to remove then and every thing else I could unbolt before 
driving to the drag strip (in the late 60's).  The 65 Corsa had 
unbelievable cowl shake with out them.  Any front tire out of round 
(1/8 in or greater) or balance (just 1/2 oz.) results in front end 
shake so bad you can't see out of the rear view mirror.  Believe me, 
GM wouldn't included them if they weren't necessary.
Jim Davis



At 09:06 AM 5/1/2006, Dorairaj Isaac wrote:
>How important are the ballast weights at the rear of a '65 convertible?   Is
>there any harm in driving without them?
>Thanks for any information.
>
>Dorai <><
At 02:35 PM 5/9/2006, ron turner wrote:
>picked up my new vair in Brenham last saturday.  the previous owner 
>removed what appear to be ballast weights from the 4 corners--i got 
>them with a ton of other parts but dont know if they are necessary 
>for normal driving--also need advice on best way to install new oil 
>seal on front of engine