<VV> 140 heads

[J R Read_HML]

Andy...   BTDT

I don't know how to explain the dynamics, BUT I certainly can explain the 
results.

The particles float through the intake manifold to the other cylinders at 
80MPH (maybe lower speeds would be just as effective).  But, it happens 
REALLY FAST at that speed.  Some chunks are holding the intake valve open?

The result is total replacement of everything on the top side of the 
affected bank - along with a lot of other careful inspection and oil 
filtering.

Later, JR
CCE and CORSA member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
'66 beater Coupe "icemobile" 4/140 (50%)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy Clark" <slowboat at mindspring.com>
To: "VV" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 11:29 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> 140 heads


> Hmmm....how does that happen? I would have thought that the fluid dynamics
> would tend to send the pieces towards and out through the exhaust valve 
> for
> that cylinder (the ones that don't get stuck in the top of the piston).
> Andy Clark
> Camano Island, WA.
> 1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
> 1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
> 1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Frank DuVal" <corvairduval at cox.net>
> To: "BBRT" <chsadek at comcast.net>
> Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>; <KELLYJRE at aol.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 7:30 PM
> Subject: Re: <VV> 140 heads
>
>
>> Just goes to show racing is different than driving! gggg
>>
>> Over the years I have replaced more intake seats than exhaust seats.
>> Even more better is when the intake seat shatters and the pieces are
>> sucked into all three cylinders on the head...
>>
>> Frank DuVal
>>
>> Correct above to say machine shop replaced for me...
>>
>> BBRT wrote: