<VV> Corvair engine codes (1967 -code RN)

[Jim Davis]

Thought you might like to see how Ultra Inc. got their engines from 
Chevy in 1967.  They bought eight a month.

Jim Davis

On 9/26/2014 8:14 AM, Bryan Blackwell via VirtualVairs wrote:
> Ok, now I think I understand the question.  What you wanted to know is:
>
> "What engine code is original for a Corsa?"
>
> The answer is "RB".
>
> The engines were assembled in Tonawanda and shipped to the assembly plants.  The complete - air cleaner to oil pan - engine was an assembly that was installed, so it had to "plug in" to the car with no changes required.  Don't forget that the date code on the engine should precede the one on the body by a fairly short time, a couple weeks or so.
>
> But what you *really* wanted to know is:
>
> "Where do I get this amazing compendium of knowledge known as the CORSA Tech Guide?"
>
> The answer is http://www.corvair.org/index.php?option=com_hikashop&view=category&layout=listing&Itemid=518
>
> --Bryan
>
> On Sep 26, 2014, at 2:02 AM, Charlie via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
>
>> But did the pressure gauge change the engine code from "RM" to "??"
>>
>> This has been much more informative than I had anticipated, a real learning
>> experience!!!
>>
>> Charlie
>


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