<VV> Desirable Features

[Bill Hubbell]

Of course!  The leaking push rod tube seals are the equivalent of today's
computer-controlled electronic maintenance reminders (check engine lights,
etc.).  Once you see the oil leaks you are reminded that it is time to
change the oil, etc.

Additionally, the leaking seals were the 1960's version of advanced
corrosion management systems - simply put, the oil splaying all over the
rear end of the car kept them from rusting.

Finally, as has already been stated, the odor caused by the oil hitting the
exhaust manifolds were the 1960's equivalent of modern electronic Carbon
Monoxide detectors.

So as you can see, leaking o-ring seals were a Very Desirable Feature
indeed!

Bill Hubbell

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Secular
Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 1:11 AM
To: Virtual Vairs
Subject: Re: <VV> Vapor Lock


  nice! ....do you have a "desirable feature" analogy  
  for the push rod tube seals leaking? :)

  Tony I. 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Hubbell" <whubbell at umich.edu>
To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 10:05 PM
Subject: <VV> Vapor Lock


>I don't know why everybody gets so upset about vapor lock on our old cars.
You all seem to think it is a bad thing when really it is a desirable
feature.
> 
> See, these cars were built back in the days when everything was done
mechanically, instead of electronically, like today's cars. 
> 
> Thus, vapor lock is the 1960's version of today's keyless electronic
locks;  just drive your car until it is hot then get out and walk away. The
hot fuel vaporizes in the gas line and voila: vapor lock keeps your car from
being driven away. Such a great security feature and you don't even need to
remember to push a silly button!
> 
> Bill Hubbell  
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