[FC] Corvanatics Digest, Vol 122, Issue 7

[Ashley Ackley]

It is a proper 64' 110 engine that is original to the van. 



> On Mar 23, 2015, at 11:47 AM, Doc via Corvanatics <corvanatics at corvair.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello Ashley,
> 
> If the engine in your Greenbrier is an FC engine, get it rebuilt.  Car  
> engines are used in FCs all the time because they are readily available and 
> real  FC engines are becoming like hen's teeth.
> 
> If your engine is from a car, never mind.  I suggest that you do  not use a 
> 102 or 140 HP engine without modifications because the high  compression 
> engines tend to knock a lot, especially in an FC, it could die  quickly.
> 
> Good luck,
> 
> Doc  (used to live in MN)
> '60 Vette, '61 Rampside, '62 Rampside, '64 Spyder, '65 Greenbrier, '66  
> Canadian Corsa turbo, '67 Nova SS, '68 Camaro ragtop
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> 
> In a message dated 3/23/2015 9:01:25 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
> corvanatics-request at corvair.org writes:
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> Message:  1
> Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2015 20:11:19 +0000
> From: "Ackley, Ashley"  <Ashley.Ackley at centurylink.com>
> To: "'corvanatics at corvair.org'"  <corvanatics at corvair.org>
> Subject: [FC] A dying heart in my 64'  Greenbrier.
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> Hello! My name is Ashley and I have a  lovely 64 Greenbrier. Blue with a 
> white stripe, I have been gathering and  installing Deluxe and Camper parts to 
> her for 7 years. My hometown knows her  and remarks every time I upgrade 
> something new.
> 
> I have driven her in  Minnesota summers for the last 7 years, but her heart 
> has given out. All 3  pistons on the right side are useless at 50lbs of 
> compression. I would love to  find a good engine in the Minnesota-ish area. I 
> will try attaching pictures of  my baby. Please give me a call if you have 
> anything for sale!  3202790115
> 
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