<VV> Back to the engine shop.

[Byron Comp]

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>Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:40:38 -0500 (EST)
>From: Matt Nall <patiomatt at aol.com>
>Subject: Re: <VV> Back to Engine Shop
>To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
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>the engine 
>began making a strange noise and wanting to stall out at idle. The Temp/Press 
>light also came on when running less than about 1000-2000 rpms. A local mechanic 
>believes it to be a failed camshaft bearing based on how it sounds. At any rate, 
>it's going onto a trailer Mon. morning for the two-hour ride to the shop where 
>it was last worked on and assembled. Then it was out of the car and was never 
>run before I installed it and got it up and running. Time will tell if it gets 
>fixed under warranty or if I pay through the nose, again. I'll keep you posted.
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>Byron Comp
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>Be Wary!!  There are NO Camshaft bearings in a Corvair!  I'll bet you dropped a valve seat..
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>Matt Nall
>Charleston, Oregon
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Matt, that's what I suspected form the outset! Thanks for the comment.
 
Byron Comp
'64 Monza Vert.
Gainesille, FL