<VV> HEADS UP - NEWB ON A ROAD TRIP

[Shaun McGarvey]

You want about 1/8" clearance when using belt guides, but '63 didn't have 
them and from what I can tell they don't do anything except make it hard to 
adjust the pulley.
 I usually remove them on my own cars.

yea, Vairily ... Shaun

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Western Canada CORSA" <westerncanadacorsa at shaw.ca>
To: "'Western Canada CORSA'" <westerncanadacorsa at shaw.ca>; 
<virtualvairs at corvair.org>; <corvairclub at yahoogroups.com>
Cc: <chapters at corvair.org>; "'Nick Teodori'" <nteodori at gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 10:23 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> HEADS UP - NEWB ON A ROAD TRIP


> I've gotten an update from Nick, it's short because he's pressed for
> computer time. Please read all the way through. He does have an issue he
> needs addressed. He's in San Fran, so if you're close by and can help,
> please give him a ring
>
> <snip>
> Arrived SF last night. Everything running pretty damn smooth.. Maintained
> 80mph down the 101 for awhile. Engine coughing a little bit of oil on
> itself. Fan belt wearing on top inside edge slightly (can smell it) can't
> for the life of me figure out where the hell it's rubbing - any ideas? No
> longer will have much email access, calling with ideas (you can post my
> phone number, I have no problem w/that) works better - (412) 867-9212.
>
> Distinguishing marks are the same but the bishop's college sticker is 
> gone.
> Steeler's sticker in window and Terrible Towel across the back seats.
>
> Here's the belt wear. On top left of outside edge of the belt if I'm 
> staring
> down at the adjustable pulley. This is what is puzzling me, the fact that
> this edge doesn't really rub anywhere through it's serpentine. The only
> answer I can think of is that it's rubbing the guide that is attached to
> that pulley. I slid a piece of paper down between the guide and the belt 
> so
> it isn't touching but maybe while running the belt is jumping a bit? But 
> it
> wasn't rubbing/didn't smell the first couple days of travel. Could my
> ass-hauling down the 101 strained and stretched the belt a crumb, maybe
> enough that it's loose enough to move and rub on there?
>
> http://tinyurl.com/beltpic01
>
> http://tinyurl.com/beltpic02
>
> Regards,
> Joel
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Western Canada 
> CORSA
> Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 7:16 PM
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org; corvairclub at yahoogroups.com
> Cc: chapters at corvair.org; 'Nick Teodori'
> Subject: <VV> HEADS UP - NEWB ON A ROAD TRIP
>
>
> A WCC Member in Victoria just sold his '63 Spyder Coupe to a gent from
> Pittsburgh PA.  As the seller had to move to NYNY I volunteered to meet 
> the
> new owner, introduce him to the car, and send him on his way.  This
> particular car was the raffle car from the FBT several years ago.  The WCC
> owner did a bunch of work to it, and it's about as ready for a long road
> trip as any 'vair I can think of.
>
> I of course insisted on a CORSA Membership and a Roster before heading on
> this road trip, and Mike/Harry came through in spades!
>
> The new owner, Nick, is certainly heading out on the highway, and looking
> for adventure, and whatever comes his way.  Driving it back to Pittsburgh
> from Victoria wasn't easy enough, so he's taking the long way round.
>
> His route at this point, is south, down the coast to San Fran and LA, then
> east through AZ to Austin TX, and then to Louisville KY and then on north 
> to
> Pittsburgh.
>
> It's a light blue '63 Spyder coupe with 3 distinguishing features.
>
> -BC Collector Plates (white with black lettering)
> -"Bishops University" sticker across the top of the back window -A red 
> steel
> wheel lip just peaks out under the stock wheel covers.
>
> Keep an eye out for him, and if you do see him, please post it to the 
> list.
> I'll pass along another update when they begin the eastbound part of their
> journey.
>
> Regards,
> Joel
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