<VV> PS : Memorial Day ~ need/want (local) clutch fork for 1967 Monza PG -> 4 Speed Conversion

[shortle]

Hi Charles Lee, the 6 flywheel bolts are 3/8 X 24 fine threaded grade 8 bolts (slightly longer than the auto trans flex plate bolts but same thread). Don't forget the ring that goes outside the flywheel. Use a little bit of thread sealer on these bolts to help reduce oil drips. The 6 pressure plate bolts use lock washers, have a small shoulder, and are grade 3. They are 5/16 X 16 IIRC. None of these bolts are tapered. I would use the correct Corvair bolts instead of thinking I can walk to Ace Hardware for them. They would be found on all MT Corvair engines regardless of year. Also be sure you "pack" the pilot bushing with oil. Not just soak it in oil but you must force the oil into it. I hope to see you again in Palm Springs at the Toss.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301


-----Original Message-----
>From: Charlie <chaz at properproper.com>
>Sent: May 26, 2014 1:53 PM
>To: 'shortle' <shortle556 at earthlink.net>
>Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: PS : Memorial Day ~ need/want (local) clutch fork for 1967 Monza PG -> 4 Speed Conversion
>
>Are the flywheel and pressure plate bolts supposed to be tapered ?
>
>I have 12 (6 each) grade 8, but not tapered, so do I need to get tapered
>bolts?
>
>Thanks again~
>
>Charlie
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Charlie [mailto:chaz at properproper.com] 
>Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 12:50 PM
>To: 'shortle'
>Cc: 'virtualvairs at corvair.org'
>Subject: Memorial Day ~ need/want (local) clutch fork for 1967 Monza PG -> 4
>Speed Conversion
>
>Yep, I knew that, hence I asked : Anyone (local) in the Riverside / Hemet
>area have on I could pick up while I'm "Memorializing" my Vair this weekend?
>
>That way I could go get it myself sans FedEx USPS (or, ugh, UPS)?
>
>I wanted to mate up the trans and case and the rest can wait until it
>actually gets in the car.
>
>I can have the shifter, t/o bearing, clutch disk, etc, but not the elusive
>clutch fork.
>
>When I insert the mated up trans and case in the car, then I'll need the
>shift tube, clutch pedals, etc, but that's the next step (or the one after
>that?) ~ 
>
>Thanks for your insights though ~ always helpful !
>Charlie
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: VirtualVairs [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of
>shortle via VirtualVairs
>Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 12:39 PM
>To: Jay Maechtlen; Charlie; virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: Re: <VV> Memorial Day ~ need clutch fork for 1967 Monza PG -> 4
>Speed Conversion
>
>"ask the list"? I drove by Fed Ex and the Post Office and both were closed
>today. Happy Memorial Day! And since there are many parts needed for a
>conversion like this, I would probably try to find a complete "parts donor"
>car. I would not just accept a box of stuff thinking "this is all you will
>need".
>Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Jay Maechtlen via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>>Sent: May 25, 2014 12:19 AM
>>To: Charlie <chaz at properproper.com>, virtualvairs at corvair.org
>>Subject: Re: <VV> Memorial Day ~ need clutch fork for 1967 Monza PG ->
>>4 Speed Conversion
>>
>>Of course, here in SoCal you have California Corvair.
>>But this is Sat night, and I'm guessing that Jeff is gone Sun and Mon.
>>
>>- which is another good reason to ask the list!
>>
>>On 5/24/2014 10:50 AM, Charlie via VirtualVairs wrote:
>>> I'm
>>>
>>> Primarily, I need a clutch fork for the Saginaw 4-speed I am mating 
>>> up to my
>>> 140 to get the whole shebang mounted, if at all possible.
>>>
>>> I had a lead on a clutch fork, but it fell through, and if I'm not 
>>> mistaken, it needs to be installed before I mate up the trans with 
>>> the block (unless I figure out a way to squeeze it through the hole 
>>> ;>}~? (just kidding, right?)
>>>
>>> Anyone in the Riverside / Hemet area have on I could pick up while 
>>> I'm "Memorializing" my Vair this weekend?
>>>
>>> Enjoy your Corvair this weekend ~ I'll be working on mine (which is 
>>> my idea of fun when I have the time!)
>>>
>>> Charlie
>>>
>>>
>>
>>--
>>Jay Maechtlen SoCal '61 2-dr modified w/fiberglass skin, transverse 3.8 
>>Buick V6 TH440T4 trans
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