[FC] engine cover - fastener talk

[Ben's Bus]

I have an original set of these engine lid hold-down screws. The slots are 
gargantuan, and a quarter will fit in the slot. I got these with my 1961 
Rampside and have never put them in. I think in a van, this is OK, but in 
the truck, I sometimes wonder if the whole engine lid will just sail off 
behind me and hit the next car. I should put something in there...I guess I 
will be in luck because stock does not make any difference to me. Function 
is much more important.

Ben Stiles


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Wells" <brierpath at yahoo.com>
To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 9:43 AM
Subject: Re: [FC] engine cover - fastener talk


> Folks,
>
>  I remember reading somewhere about the FC designers, maybe Ed Cole, who 
> wanted to be able to open the engine lid with the change in their pocket. 
> I am using slotted, pan head, stainless bolts and keep a large washer 
> laying on my battery box cover. The washer is my tool to open the lid. It 
> has been in use two years. If I was motivated, I would make a holder for 
> it inside the battery door. I have weatherstrip all around the lid and 
> only use the two rear bolts to keep it down. Works great.
>
>  Thanks,
>  Bill Wells
>
>
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