[FC] Re: Corvanatics digest, Vol 1 #447 - 16 msgs

[corvanatics@corvair.org]

In a message dated 6/25/2004 10:11:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
corvanatics-request@corvair.org writes:


>

     Rich,Lon has been after me for a while trying to convert me to the Vair
world. Doubt that will happen but I can enjoy more than one make at a time.
Actually its usually several makes at a time but mostly Ford:-) Believe it or
not I started out as a die hard Chevy guy and have owned a lot of them over
the
years. When I was a kid my Dad had an Econoline van and that was in my blood I
guess when I converted to them about 15 years ago. It all started when I
borrowed my wifes Grandpa's 66 Econoline van to haul something and that opened
the
floodgates. Soon after that I bought it off him and began collecting them
ever since. I ve probably owner about 20 of the 61-67 Econolines in various
states of repair or disrepair. Some were total junkers,others very nice. It
keeps
me outta the bars so its not all that bad.
       Anyhow,I drove my Corvan for the 1st time today. I did a litle city
driving then I hit the highway for about 5 miles. It runs good but it did have
the temp pressure light come on when I hit the brakes too hard hard coming off
an exit ramp. It went out very quickly so Im not sure if it will be a problem
or not.
Other than that the brakes pulled hard to the right. I had them inspected
earlier this week and they had over half life left on them. The wheel bearings
were repacked and the drums cleaned up a bit so not sure whats causing that.
Maybe it has weak brake springs or a pitted wheel cylinder. The front end
itself
is still very tight with the mileage being only at 23000 so I dont think thats
causing any problem with the pulling. It may work itself out after driving it
a few times.
       I ve got a suggestion,take it or leave it, for folks who post here and
at other sites; When signing off your post, put your name and location at the
end like I do. I ve seen some folks here that do it and some dont. It really
helps to know who might be near you for help or parts swapping, etc. Just a
thought.

                                                       Tim in Ky
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