<VV> Make-your-engine-fall-out bolt?

[J R Read_HML]

The belt should fit between the filter and the rear frame rail...  well, so 
long as the car has not been hit in the rear.  If it does not get through 
that space, simply loosen the top filter bolt a few turns - should not have 
to completely remove it.

Engine bolt???  EM or LM car?
Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Wilson" <jwilson at unctv.org>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 2:04 PM
Subject: <VV> Make-your-engine-fall-out bolt?


>
>
> I'm just getting around to some 'yearly maintenence'- changing oil filter 
> and
>
> fan belt.... Just bought the car a little over a year ago, so this is my 
> first try!
>
>
>
> Ordered the 'best top of the line' belt and filter from Clark's....
>
>
>
> But I've noticed that it LOOKS like I'll need to remove the oil filter 
> BEFORE
>
> I can change the belt, as there's precious little clearance between the 
> bottom of the
>
> filter I've got on now ( don't know manufacturer/ model # ) and the 
> body-work of
>
> the car. We're talking less than a half-inch.
>
>
>
> My initial thought was that the filter was 'wrong' and was too long/deep, 
> but the
>
> Clark's filter is exactly the same dimensions.
>
>
>
> This seems wrong- shouldn't the belt be able to come off by slipping UNDER 
> the
>
> the end of the oil filter?
>
>
>
> I'm feeling like the back of my engine 'sets too low' or something. Should 
> I inspect/
>
> tighten that famous 'will make your engine fall out' bolt?
>
>
>
> Where do I look for that bolt?
>
>
>
> Any other ideas? Worn engine mounts?
>
>
>
> Sorry for the potential 'stupid newby question'... but hey, I'm a newby!
>
>
>
> CJ Wilson
>
> 65 '500' series 110
>
>
>
> PS: can anyone recommend a good synthetic oil. I've got ZDDP to add- so 
> zinc content is
>
> a moot point....
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