<VV> Rotisserie

[Dave Keillor]

Rotisserie balance: Mine has a fairly simple mechanism that allows the
rotisserie to be balanced to avoid "surprise" rotations.  It basically
shifts the axis of rotation up and down so you can adjust the balance.

Dave Keillor

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
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Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 9:13 AM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> Rotisserie

Luckily, Corvairs are light and balanced.
If you ever plan on using a rotisserie on a larger car, build it
stronger, and with adjustable mounts.
A friend of mine built 2 different rotators, one we used in the
restoration of my 67 Dodge.
With motor and tranny out, fine except that the rearend put weight
balance a little off so care had  to be used when turning to a different
position so it didn't get away from you. Got knocked on my behind once
or twice.
The one he built had wheels on it to move it in and out of the garage.
My driveway was gravel so we built a railroad out of channel iron for
the wheels so they wouldn't sink in. Worked great.
His first rotator had pipe inside pipe, with holes drilled for pins for
the rotating part.
His next version had a spindle and brake drum on one end for the
rotation. Had brakes, a master cylinder, and a lever to "hold" the car,
or slow rotation.

Imagine rebuilding a rear wheel well with the car upside down and at the
perfect angle to work on.
It was great!

Gary Swiatowy