[NoVa-Corvairs] Fan Bearing Greasing Tool
Puglisi, Michael
novacc-list@corvair.org
Wed, 17 Nov 2004 16:45:13 -0500
Curt-
I also did some measuring yesterday and I'm pretty sure we have plenty of
clearance.
As far as sliding the engine out once its lowered, Daniel has offered to
bring a Finch cart. I don't know exactly what that is I'm guessing its
suitable for that job. Otherwise, we can improvise with cardboard, rug or
whatever (I have those things around).
I have taken care of everything (I believe) to remove the engine. I
followed some very detailed instructions I got from Clark's. The only thing
left is to remove the 3 mounting bolts and lower away.
I have I nice big floor jack and a couple scissor jacks. I hope they'll do
the trick but welcome any additional loaners for the job.
I'm looking forward to Saturday. Maybe, if all goes well (and quick) we can
start digging into the power train (separating components, etc.) to try to
figure out why its seized. Maybe it wont turn out to be an internal engine
problem after all.
See you Saturday.
-Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Curtis L Shimp [mailto:clshimp@juno.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 10:20 PM
To: novacc-list@corvair.org
Cc: dhartzler@ifc.org; PuglisiM@cder.fda.gov; novacc-list@corvair.org
Subject: Re: [NoVa-Corvairs] Fan Bearing Greasing Tool
Mike:
I have a spare engine in the garage and tomorrow I will measure it and let
you know about the 20". My guess is that it is high enough and, if not,
usually removing the carburetors and the long carb mounting studs will allow
it to slide out.
Speaking of sliding, do you plan to lower the engine onto a heavy piece of
cardboard or carpet remnant so we can pull it out? Some other things that
come to mind which you may already have addressed are:
- Lots of Liquid Wrench or equivalent (rusty bolts and nuts will
probably be our biggest problem).
- Ziplocks and a felt pen to record from where parts came.
- Something to plug the gas line like a golf tee or small clamp, if
there is any gasoline in the tank.
- Drain the oil.
- Remove rear wheels and tires as it is a lot easier to get to the
underside of the transaxle.
- Extra pieces of wood and rug or cardboard.
- Floor jacks. Two would be nice but large scissor jacks or bottle
jacks can be made to work.
- Photos. Some take photos of the engine so that it is easier to
see how it all goes back together.
See you on Saturday.
Curt Shimp
On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:20:35 -0500 "Puglisi, Michael"
<PuglisiM@cder.fda.gov> writes:
> Darrin-
>
> I believe the car is high enough to slide the power train from under
> it, but
> I'm not sure. The front is on drive-up ramps and the rear is
> resting on
> approximately 20" piers I made by stacking pieces of pressure
> treated 4x4s
> in alternating pairs (kind of hard to explain). Anyway, the car is
> about
> 20" off the ground at the jack points (just forward of rear wheel
> wells). I
> do have a pair of jack stands too but I wasn't too confident in
> their
> reliability.
>
> Do you know if 20" from the ground to the jack points is enough
> clearance?
> If not, I can add to my piers.
>
> -Mike
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Darrin Hartzler [mailto:dhartzler@ifc.org]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 11:25 AM
> To: PuglisiM@cder.fda.gov
> Cc: novacc-list@corvair.org
> Subject: RE: [NoVa-Corvairs] Fan Bearing Greasing Tool
>
>
>
>
> Michael,
>
> Finally, a tech session consisting of something I have done
> before...and
> recently. Should be no problem at all. Always good to have a Finch
> cart to
> roll the powertrain around on, but with more than four adults, we
> should be
> able to place it wherever you like.
>
> Is the rear of the car on jack stands at sufficient height?
>
> Darrin
>
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> Darrin R. Hartzler
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> International Finance Corporation
> Washington, DC
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> "Puglisi, Michael" <PuglisiM@cder.fda.gov>
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> Darrin/ Everyone-
>
> I can't speak for the availability of the tool you're looking for
> but to say
> I don't have it. I can answer the question about the project for
> this
> meeting. If possible, I'd like to drop the power train out of my
> '61 coupe.
> I'm rather proud to say that I took care of all the preparation for
> that job
> this past weekend. I used a very descriptive power train removal
> instruction pamphlet that I purchased from Clark's and I believe all
> that
> needs to be done is removing the 3 mounting bolts and lowering the
> power
> train.
>
> I'll have 2 or 3 scissor jacks along with my floor jack and a sturdy
> wooden
> board to lower the thing. I'm open for suggestions on any other
> tools
> needed.
>
> The ride out to Rockville is a little longer than usual. I'll try to
> reward
> those who make it with some good refreshments. See you Saturday
> morning.
> Thanks.
>
> -Mike Puglisi
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Darrin Hartzler [mailto:dhartzler@ifc.org]
> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 3:34 PM
> To: novacc-list@corvair.org
> Subject: [NoVa-Corvairs] Fan Bearing Greasing Tool
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> Does anybody who will come to the meeting on Saturday own this tool?
>
>
> I noted the recent discussion on VV and should also note that my sad
> attempt
> at oiling the old bearing seems to be having little effect. I want
> to try
> this approach if there is a loaner tool out there. Could even do
> this at
> the meeting, as, suprisingly, I will be driving a Corvair to attend,
> sketchy
> bearing and all.
>
> See you all on Sat.
>
> BTW, what is the project for this meeting? Any tools I can bring?
>
> Darrin
>
> -----------------------------------------
> Darrin R. Hartzler
> Senior Corporate Governance Officer
> International Finance Corporation
> Washington, DC
> Phone: +1-202-473-0027
> Fax: +1-202-974-4459
> Office: F10K-332
> e-mail: dhartzler@ifc.org
>
>
>