<VV> mystery knock

[J R Read_HML]

No need (at this point anyway) to split the case OR remove the engine from 
the car.  You already have the top cover off - use your plastigage...... 
NOW.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jedd Hebrink" <jhebrink at anvilcom.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 10:49 PM
Subject: <VV> update: mystery engine knock in recently rebuilt 66 Monza 
110PG


> I took the fan assembly off and viewed the rods and caps.  No sign of
> anything striking any other part inside the crankcase.
>
> At this point, I plan to pull the remaining drive train out and split the
> case to inspect the bearings.  I will Plastigage them if there is no 
> obvious
> damage to the bearings.  I will check the crankshaft for any obvious signs
> of a fracture.
>
>
> Jedd Hebrink
> 66 Monza 110 PG
> Wimberley, Texas
>