<VV> FC ENGINE HEAT

[Vairtec Corporation]

They were a production addition in early 1961, to direct incoming air 
further to the rear and not directly over the carburetors.  Without 
them, carburetor icing was a problem.

You are unlikely to encounter carburetor icing on your way to Iowa, but 
there is no benefit to removing them.  The cooling fan receives plenty 
of air with them in place.

Tim, you are worrying too much.  As long as your Rampside is in good 
condition, as long as all the engine shrouding is in place, and as long 
as there are no mouse nests or other debris inside your engine shrouds, 
you'll be fine!

--Bob Marlow


shortle wrote:
> The Corvair FC has 2 plates in the engine compartment- 1 on the left and 1 on the right. They are mounted vertically and seems to cover the areas below the battery box and the RH inner fender well.
> What are these for? Would removing them allow more cooling air to get to the engine?
> Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado
> Getting ready to drive my FC to Iowa
>