Fw: <VV> 140 heads

[J R Read_HML]

Oooopps... That was meant for ALL - not just Andy.

Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Andy Clark" <slowboat at mindspring.com>; "VV" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 12:10 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> 140 heads


> Andy...   BTDT
>
> I don't know how to explain the dynamics, BUT I certainly can explain the 
> results.
>
> The particles float through the intake manifold to the other cylinders at 
> 80MPH (maybe lower speeds would be just as effective).  But, it happens 
> REALLY FAST at that speed.  Some chunks are holding the intake valve open?
>
> The result is total replacement of everything on the top side of the 
> affected bank - along with a lot of other careful inspection and oil 
> filtering.
>
> Later, JR
> CCE and CORSA member
> '61 Rampside Standard 4/110
> '65 Monza Convertible 4/140
> '66 beater Coupe "icemobile" 4/140 (50%)
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Andy Clark" <slowboat at mindspring.com>
> To: "VV" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 11:29 PM
> Subject: Re: <VV> 140 heads
>
>
>> Hmmm....how does that happen? I would have thought that the fluid 
>> dynamics
>> would tend to send the pieces towards and out through the exhaust valve 
>> for
>> that cylinder (the ones that don't get stuck in the top of the piston).
>> Andy Clark
>> Camano Island, WA.
>> 1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
>> 1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
>> 1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Frank DuVal" <corvairduval at cox.net>
>> To: "BBRT" <chsadek at comcast.net>
>> Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>; <KELLYJRE at aol.com>
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 7:30 PM
>> Subject: Re: <VV> 140 heads
>>
>>
>>> Just goes to show racing is different than driving! gggg
>>>
>>> Over the years I have replaced more intake seats than exhaust seats.
>>> Even more better is when the intake seat shatters and the pieces are
>>> sucked into all three cylinders on the head...
>>>
>>> Frank DuVal
>>>
>>> Correct above to say machine shop replaced for me...
>>>
>>> BBRT wrote:
>