<VV> New Vair Guy on the block

[J R Read_HML]

Welcome to the group.

Since you are junking the lines, just cut the line and use a box end wrench. 
Hold the block in place as solidly as possible and make sharp raps on the 
wrench.  Normally, you just need to break the fitting loose and it will turn 
from there.  This is (of course) after you've soaked with PB or whatever 
rust remover you prefer.

Also, to do the RF brake line the gas tank must come down.  It will VERY 
LIKELY contain some fowl smelling, gunky old gas.  Get all new hoses for the 
tank  - clean it - use a sealant inside to coat it.  Check the operation of 
the sending unit, you will likely need to rebuild or replace.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Harris, Charles P LTC NAS Whiting Field,N9" 
<charles.p.harris1 at navy.mil>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 1:30 PM
Subject: <VV> New Vair Guy on the block


Hi all,

I spent my Fathers Day attempting to rmove the metal brake line off the left 
rear "T" brake joint in an attempt to replace all the old stuff.  My Dad 
gave me his 66 Corsa convertible about 4 months ago. He did not drive the 
car for about 5 years, thus I am replacing most all the rubber parts and 
every part with the braking system.  Needless to say Clarks Corvair and I 
have gotten to know each other very well. I am going to replace the 
suspension parts as well I guess. The rubber grommets and all are very 
cracked and need replacing.

Any thoughts on how to get a brake line off without stripping the threads, I 
have tried WD40, everything I kow.

Pat

LTC Charles P. Harris
Security Officer, NASWF
850-623-7612

 <<Harris, Charles P LCOL NAS Whiting Field.vcf>>



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