<VV> Lower shrouds

[Stephen Upham]

The dropping of the lower shrouds, deflashing of the heads, and the  
use of Brad Penn racing oil has had its effect.  The engine runs nice  
and cool, now.  Unfortunately, the weather has begun to change and it  
is getting harder to reach normal operating temps (heating the oil  
sufficiently) during short trips.  I'm considering reinstalling the  
shrouds.  In the service manual it delineates the process for  
installing the shrouds after replacing the thermostat.  Two things  
are puzzling me.  #1. It states, "(to adjust the swivel on the rod)  
Hold exhaust duct damper in the fully open position and pull the  
thermostat actuating rod out the maximum travel (thermostat against  
bracket stop) - What is the bracket stop?   #2.  It further states,  
"Remove lower shroud assembly and connect retaining clip, then  
install lower shroud as outlined"  The only time that I saw this done  
(installing the shrouds) the person doing it used a bent wire to pull  
the thermostat rod to the door connection while the shroud was  
completely attached to the head.  Further, does the rear grill need  
to be taken off (PITA) to accomplish this.  Any tricks of the hobby  
would be appreciated.

Stephen Upham
Dallas, Texas
North Texas Corvair Association
CORSA
Corvaireum //

Mid prod. #18732 -1965 Monza Hardtop 110 PG  - Sierra Tan, Saddle, A/ 
C, AM/FM