<VV> "BEATRICE" FC quick shifter , air flow bockage

[Frank DuVal]

When I bought my 62 95 in 1982, the engine (a late model 110) had low 
compression-very worn rings. I found the insulation blocking the air 
vents and surmised the engine had been overheated many times.

So, yes, check all FCs for the insulation block problem. I think 
rampsides do not have any, but I don't really know!

Frank DuVal

N2VZD at aol.com wrote:

>well i got my third  motor for this winter up and running the  other night. 
>it is a 110 VB  for the "beatrice " fire dept van.
> i noticed looking thru the side vent louvers cardboard insulation of  some 
>kind blocking the air flow. it was not fun removing that crap!. but i bet a 
> lot of greenbriers are running around with this stuff blocking air flow.
>so far , this @27,000 mile vehicle has been mostly a pleasure to work on.  
>it got new .020 cylinders , octane cut pistons , and reworked heads. i put 
>#54  jets in it. i also redid the differential , and looked inside (washed it 
>also )  the 4 spd for signs of damage.  this should be a nice driving 
>attention  getter soon.
>so you better check them FC vent louvers for blockage.
>has anyone put a quick shifter on an FC late style shifter?   i  think i 
>have , but i  cant remember if it was an ok mod or not.
>regards, tim colson
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