<VV> '61 wanted engine shrouds

[Michael Kovacs]

Lonzo. 

 Thanks.

I have the assy/overhaul manual. Helpful, but not totally clear what will fit.  
 I temp assembled the sheet metal I have on the engine and the solid one piece one looks like it will be the real deal. Also need an EM skid plate cover as the LM one is close and could be modified, but I wont do that. I found VV people have the stuff I need.

 The engine is a 164 110, without the dampener I don't know if the PO didn't know when he changed the rear accessory package to get an oil filler on top of the FC engine or had some other issue.
 MIKE KOVACS 




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From: "lonzovair at aol.com" <lonzovair at aol.com>
To: kovacsmj at sbcglobal.net
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 10:06:13 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> '61 wanted engine shrouds

Mike,
Two things... is this 61 going to have the original engine, or a 164? Does it have a/c? (a/c *could* be gotten in 61, but I don't remember if this is a car, FC or SW)...
If it is NOT going to have a harmonic balancer or an a/c pulley, you will not need the 3 piece retainer. The one piece will work fine. The LM rear piece will not work, since it takes the "push on" seal, and you need a flat one that the seal screws to...
I might have the skid cover, if you're using the riveted or solid pulley... but I'd have to dig it up...
Keep in mind that if you ARE using a LM engine or have a/c (extra pulley) you will need the 64 rear motor mount and bracket that attaches to the skid plate and 3 piece retainer strip if you plan on doing this right, because the geometry will be thrown off on the 61-63 rear motor mount... possibly causing early motor mount failure.
What you need is a copy of the assembly manual, which I don't have.
Holler back if I can be of any help.
Take care!
Lonzo



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