[FC] <VV> 84hp powerglide MPH--------140 conversion?????

[James Davis]

I have to agree with Ken here.  As one who has had a 1961 
Rampside,140, 4-sp, since 1984 and put some 180,000 miles on it, it 
is a reliable combination.   I have had two failures-broken 
crankshaft (the engine didn't quit it just wouldn't idle) and a 
broken push rod tip (probably to the 6,000 rpm redline). By the way 
the truck has had air conditioning since 1986.
Jim Davis



  At 09:30 AM 8/1/2008, Ken Hand wrote:

>  ??? Keep in mind that IF you are willing to spend the money 140 
> heads can be made to be as reliable as, if not more so, than any 
> other Corvair engine out there. The problem is, most people don't 
> want to spend the money for reliability.
>??? Anyone that wants to do do any performance enhancement to an 
>engine should know the basics before they start, if you don't then 
>you are asking for problems. ANY head should be deflashed before you 
>use it, even if that is the only thing you do to the head. There you 
>have it, the basics.
>??? The next basic for an FC is to make sure that you have NO 
>obstructions in the air path in the FC. Have you checked yours???? I 
>think you will find that there is some insulation material that 
>could partially block the air flow, if it hasn't already. Have you 
>done everything to help insure the life of your engine?
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>Ken Hand
>248-613-8586
>www.corvairmechanic.com
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