<VV> carburetor air warming slot

[James Davis]

Yes, the "U" shaped arm is there to hold the left air door open a 
crack when installed in the summer position.  It is there to allow 
air to flow through the oil cooler should the weather turn cold and 
the operator not properly install the plate. It is a safety factor if 
the operator is not aware of the plates purpose.   In cold 
temperatures, the air door will not open; and thus, not allow any air 
circulation through the oil cooler.  The winter position is to point 
the "U" shaper arm up (flip it over) and rotate it 180 degrees, 
exposing the slot fully.  This allows heated air into the engine 
compartment to prevent carburetor icing and promote fuel vaporization.
Jim Davis




At 08:25 PM 4/15/2007, John McMahon wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I must not be looking in the right part of my great pile of Corvair 
>literature.....
>
>Is the arm coming off the bottom of the plate for the carburetor air 
>warming slot supposed to hold the left side vent door open a little 
>bit?   If so, whut fer?
>
>Also, I have no idea what this means:  "For winter operation, turn 
>plate 180 degrees to uncover carburetor air warming slot."   Do they 
>mean to flip it over?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>John McMahon