<VV> 1965-1967 110HP with a/c low compression engine

[Ron]

And, manufacture for high tolerances as GM parts only rarely meet the 
blueprint specifications.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <BobHelt at aol.com>
To: <geoffj at unm.edu>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2006 1:28 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> 1965-1967 110HP with a/c low compression engine


>
> In a message dated 10/24/2006 1:06:26 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
> geoffj at unm.edu writes:
>
> Kind of  makes me wonder why GM used such a big gasket step.  The idea was
> known then.
>
> -Geoff Johnson
>
>
>
> Geoff,
> There have been reports from some of those who have elimimated the gasket
> step that over time and high mileage a buildup of residue in the chamber 
> will
> cause/allow piston contact and resulting noise. Also, under racing 
> conditions,
> piston expansion may possibly allow contact with residue if any exists. 
> The
> factory always has to play it same, and design for long life and customer
> stupidity.
> Regards,
> Bob Helt
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