<VV> HEADS UP - NEWB ON A ROAD TRIP

Marc Marcoulides hharpo at earthlink.net
Fri Jan 23 14:54:36 EST 2009


Could be the idler pully about to seize up

-----Original Message-----
>From: Western Canada CORSA <westerncanadacorsa at shaw.ca>
>Sent: Jan 23, 2009 1:23 PM
>To: 'Western Canada CORSA' <westerncanadacorsa at shaw.ca>, virtualvairs at corvair.org, corvairclub at yahoogroups.com
>Cc: chapters at corvair.org, 'Nick Teodori' <nteodori at gmail.com>
>Subject: Re: <VV> HEADS UP - NEWB ON A ROAD TRIP
>
>I've gotten an update from Nick, it's short because he's pressed for
>computer time. Please read all the way through. He does have an issue he
>needs addressed. He's in San Fran, so if you're close by and can help,
>please give him a ring
>
><snip>
>Arrived SF last night. Everything running pretty damn smooth.. Maintained
>80mph down the 101 for awhile. Engine coughing a little bit of oil on
>itself. Fan belt wearing on top inside edge slightly (can smell it) can't
>for the life of me figure out where the hell it's rubbing - any ideas? No
>longer will have much email access, calling with ideas (you can post my
>phone number, I have no problem w/that) works better - (412) 867-9212.
>
>Distinguishing marks are the same but the bishop's college sticker is gone.
>Steeler's sticker in window and Terrible Towel across the back seats.
>
>Here's the belt wear. On top left of outside edge of the belt if I'm staring
>down at the adjustable pulley. This is what is puzzling me, the fact that
>this edge doesn't really rub anywhere through it's serpentine. The only
>answer I can think of is that it's rubbing the guide that is attached to
>that pulley. I slid a piece of paper down between the guide and the belt so
>it isn't touching but maybe while running the belt is jumping a bit? But it
>wasn't rubbing/didn't smell the first couple days of travel. Could my
>ass-hauling down the 101 strained and stretched the belt a crumb, maybe
>enough that it's loose enough to move and rub on there?
>
>http://tinyurl.com/beltpic01
>
>http://tinyurl.com/beltpic02
>
>Regards,
>Joel
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
>[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Western Canada CORSA
>Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 7:16 PM
>To: virtualvairs at corvair.org; corvairclub at yahoogroups.com
>Cc: chapters at corvair.org; 'Nick Teodori'
>Subject: <VV> HEADS UP - NEWB ON A ROAD TRIP
>
>
>A WCC Member in Victoria just sold his '63 Spyder Coupe to a gent from
>Pittsburgh PA.  As the seller had to move to NYNY I volunteered to meet the
>new owner, introduce him to the car, and send him on his way.  This
>particular car was the raffle car from the FBT several years ago.  The WCC
>owner did a bunch of work to it, and it's about as ready for a long road
>trip as any 'vair I can think of.
> 
>I of course insisted on a CORSA Membership and a Roster before heading on
>this road trip, and Mike/Harry came through in spades!
> 
>The new owner, Nick, is certainly heading out on the highway, and looking
>for adventure, and whatever comes his way.  Driving it back to Pittsburgh
>from Victoria wasn't easy enough, so he's taking the long way round.
> 
>His route at this point, is south, down the coast to San Fran and LA, then
>east through AZ to Austin TX, and then to Louisville KY and then on north to
>Pittsburgh.
> 
>It's a light blue '63 Spyder coupe with 3 distinguishing features.
> 
>-BC Collector Plates (white with black lettering)
>-"Bishops University" sticker across the top of the back window -A red steel
>wheel lip just peaks out under the stock wheel covers.
> 
>Keep an eye out for him, and if you do see him, please post it to the list.
>I'll pass along another update when they begin the eastbound part of their
>journey.
> 
>Regards,
>Joel
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