[FC] weight

[Bryan Blackwell]

The folks who've done it say you can tow a Corvair car with an FC.  
That's kind of tough for engine longevity, I'd comment that cooling and 
brakes need to be in good shape and I've pasted in my summary from my 
previous query on the subject (note that the original question involved 
towing our '65 Corsa autocross car 800 miles from Va to Daytona).  I 
wouldn't worry about 850 too much as long as you're confident of your 
equipment.

Conclusions:
Towing the above car is within the capabilities of a GB, but you are 
making
said GB work pretty hard so it needs to be in good shape.  Following
equipment/options are required:
  - 3.55 or lower axle
  - 164 ci engine
  - Trans cooler if PG
  - Cooling system fully functional (many details)
  - Ditto the brakes
  - Do *NOT* let the engine ping (many details)
  - Load items into front, not back, of towed car
  - Stable alignment for towed car (not auto-x specs)
  - Do a test run first if possible (10 to 50 miles)
  - Cell phone/Corsa roster/gold credit card
  - Good attitude.  We are trying to have fun, not make a speed run.

Suggested additional equipment/modifications:
  - Synthetic oil/trans/diff lube
  - HD brake linings/dual master cyl (good ideas anyway)
  - SafeGuard knock eliminator
  - Lower drag tires for towed car
  - Shift weight to front of towed car
  - HD plastic wrap for front of towed car
  - Shift weight to middle of GB
  - Additional trans/oil cooling
  - Remove lower shrouds (summer use)
  - Drive at night in summer when possible, traffic moves slower and 
it's cooler
  - Alternator conversion
  - Extra guages
  - Better than bumper hitch for GB
  - Magnetic or clip on lights for towed vehicle


On Thursday, October 9, 2003, at 09:39 PM, Ben Stiles wrote:

> Hey all-
>
> I am wondering what the max trailer weight would be for a Greenbrier or
> Ramp.  Would 850 lbs. be acceptable?  I guess almost anything is 
> possible
> for short distances...what have any of you towed out there?  I think
> Smitty's trailer is at least that heavy, and he tows with a Monza 
> wagon!
>
> Looking forward to some input.
>
> Ben
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Bryan Blackwell bryan@skiblack.com
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   Corvairs: '61 Lakewood, '64 Greenbrier, '65 Corsa, '66 Corsa
   '69 Road Runner, '97 Ford F-150, '99 Neon R/T
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