<VV> update on my torque converter problems

[Ron]

No, centrifugal force doesn't spin nuts at all.  The only thing the 
retainers do is to hold the nuts there during maintenance as dropping one 
would be somewhat awkward.  Look for some other reason.

RonH
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cfm" <cfmann at yahoo.com>
To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 12:57 PM
Subject: <VV> update on my torque converter problems


> hello guys and gals:
>
> I will be replacing the torque converter on this convertible of mine. A 
> fellow Corvair geek, Bob Ehrenreich, has one (used) and it turns out the 
> fundamental difference between this replacement and the one I have is, NO 
> RETAINER CLIPS!. duh! I get it now, the retaining clips fasten to the nut 
> and hold them to the TC. And the reason I had problems, was that 
> centrifugal force just spun these puppies loose all the time.
> Now how in the heck does somebody (prior owners) run a car so hard that 
> all three of these clips fly off?! hmmmm. for once, "I didn't do it."
> chris mann
> 69 monza vert 110/pg
>
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