[FC] Phone Co 1963 Corvair Rampside

[Bryan Blackwell]

Hi Harry,

You might wish to slow down just a little and do a little background research.  There are two basic crank types - early and late.  The later cranks are longer stroke and required clearance in the case, the jugs, and the cam, plus the pistons have a different deck height.  What Bill saw was some parts for an early crank, and some for late.  I haven't looked over the photos that closely, but he's been around Corvairs for quite a while, if he says something doesn't look quite right, I'd double check it.

Regarding heads - I would highly recommend you use a shop that does Corvair heads.

But, before you do that, I'd verify what you have is really supposed to go together and decide what parts you want to use.  If you're rebuilding anyway, the difference between an early and late engine is noticeable, especially in an FC.

--Bryan

On Nov 10, 2010, at 3:07 PM, Harry Smith wrote:

> I don't understand, what relief for a 164 crank? What does not match on the
> cylinders? They look the same to me. Yes, it is a bolt, the hex is visible
> from the thread side and it was loose, I removed it with my fingers.
> Please some further advice or clarification on my engine!
> I contacted a machine shop today and intend to remove the heads to send out
> tonight.