<VV> 'vert ballast

[Roger Gault]

I've been running with just the front weights for 25 years, and have no
shake problems.
On the other hand, if you have all 4, and aren't performance oriented, you
might as well use them.

Nobody has mentioned it this time around (this is a common topic), so I
will.  These are not just counterweights.  They are dampers with a spring
loaded weight inside moving through oil.  This absorbs some of the
vibrational energy in the body and cuts the shake.  Sort of like a shock
absorber.

Roger

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Padgett" <pp2 at 6007.us>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 9:01 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> 'vert ballast


>
> > > picked up my new vair in Brenham last saturday.  the previous owner
> > > removed what appear to be ballast weights from the 4 corners--
>
> Can see the need for two in front to reduce cowl shake but do the ones in
> the back do very much ? Do know of some GM 'verts that were considered
> "unacceptable" for retail sale as late as 1991 despite the cocktail
shakers.
>
> Would suggest that you drive without and see if acceptable because 100 lbs
> (all four) is A Lot in a 'vair.
>
> Padgett
>
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