<VV> Exhaust gas into heater

[Ignacio Valdes]

Hey, the 1/4 inch longer bolts worked great! -- IV

On Sat, Mar 14, 2015 at 10:08 PM, J. R. Read <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

>  You can first try 1/4 inch longer bolts in those holes.  But, you have
> to keep in mind that you have to be cautious with how much torque you put
> on them.  If that does not work, then helicoil is the route - but that is
> something you can do yourself.
>
> Thermostats - are you in a hurry for them?  Do you even want them (or the
> heater) in Houston?
>
> Later, JR
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Ignacio Valdes <ivaldes at hal-pc.org>
> *To:* J. R. Read <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
> *Cc:* MarK Durham <62vair at gmail.com> ; Charlie <chaz at properproper.com> ; Virtual
> Vairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> *Sent:* Saturday, March 14, 2015 9:54 PM
> *Subject:* Re: <VV> Exhaust gas into heater
>
> I have 2 stripped bolts on my oil pan. They spin easily but do not fall
> out. I can take them in and get them helicoiled or is there another way?
>
> I dug through my parts bin and lo and behold the lower shrouds are there!
> No thermostats or linkages though.
>
> I am a member of Corvair Houston but have to watch kids or pay attention
> to girlfriend on the once a month Friday night meeting.
>
> -- IV
>
> On Sat, Mar 14, 2015 at 9:45 PM, J. R. Read <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>> Should be able to find someone with appropriate lower shrouds for small
>> money.  Thermostats might be a bit more expensive.
>>
>> I'd suggest removing the oil pan and any residual gasket material on the
>> pan and the block, straighten out (flatten especially around bolt holes)
>> the pan mating edge to flatten any uneven spots.  Also check (the block
>> side) for stripped out holes - which can be fixed.  Let us know if that
>> becomes a problem since we can make suggestions on that.  I prefer the
>> thick paper gasket for the pan with a THIN coating of RTV on each side.
>> Others will not agree on that.
>>
>> What else was going on?  Oh yeah - deflashing the heads.  What oil lines
>> are you talking about?  There aren't any other than where the oil cooler is
>> attached to the left head and that is just a couple of gaskets about a 1/2
>> inch thick.
>>
>> Deflashing requires removal of the top shroud (AKA turkey roaster) which
>> also requires removal of the carbs and fuel pump - removed as a unit.  Also
>> gen/alt have to come off.  While there, check the REAL top cover - the
>> aluminum one which has the fan (and fan bearing) attached at the top.
>> Check for possible oil leaks where the top cover mates with the block.
>> That one takes two gaskets.  Leaks there will definitely run down to the
>> exhaust manifolds.
>>
>> You have other issues to deal with?  Have you looked for or joined a
>> local club?  You would be surprised at how helpful the locals with be -
>> with both parts and help.
>>
>> Hope I covered all of the questions you've had.
>>
>> Later, JR
>>
>>
>
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