<VV> '64 Engine Interchangability

shortle shortle556 at earthlink.net
Sun Jul 3 20:29:54 EDT 2011


I want to build a '64 FC block but want to use '65 heads. Will the '65-'69 barrels fit into a 1964 164 inch crankcase?
Timothy Shortle in Gardiner Montana (just finished vacationing in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons)


-----Original Message-----
>From: Mark Durham <62vair at gmail.com>
>Sent: Jul 3, 2011 1:59 PM
>To: Michael Kovacs <kovacsmj at sbcglobal.net>
>Cc: VV <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Subject: Re: <VV> '64 Engine Interchangability
>
>Tom, for the most part, the engine basic dimensions stay the same for
>all model years. There are differences in baffling for say 140 heads,
>for the different sizes of oil coolers, EM vs LM and there are
>differences in bell housings and how they fit the front seal on the
>crank flange because the early and late cranks are a bit different on
>that end.
>
>So, you should be able  fit a LM engine into a EM if you choose to do so.
>
>The cylinders for 65 and up are different, so you need to compensate
>for that. I believe the block end is the same as a 64, but the top end
>is a wider flange and requires machining the heads.
>
>I just finished a overhaul of my 62 102 but converted it to a 64 110
>by using 64 cylinders, pistons, a LM 8409 crank, and modified the case
>to provide clearance for the added crank throw. I rebuilt the heads,
>added a late model style Isky 270 cam, and had already converted to an
>alternator by changing out to a LM oil filter adapter which has the
>mounting for the alternator rather than a generator.
>
>Gents, I think I am on track here, but there are others who have done
>more conversions than my 1 and I have no LM expereince. I have read
>Clark's catalogs in detail, however and watched the emails here.
>Regards  Mark Durham
>
>On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 4:46 PM, Michael Kovacs <kovacsmj at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>  For the most part, yes. Others will chime in with a few if, and and buts. I
>> assume you are still using a generator? I know the rear accessory package for a
>> EM has a different one than the alternator LM to mount the generator on. As a
>> matter of fact I have a '61 with a 110 hp '64 truck engine in it.
>>
>>
>>  Keep asking questions.
>>
>>  MIKE KOVACS
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: Tom Hughes <corvairdad at gmail.com>
>> To: VirtualVairs AA <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>> Sent: Sat, July 2, 2011 6:35:55 PM
>> Subject: <VV> '64 Engine Interchangability
>>
>> I have a '61 Monza that came to me with a running '64 110 (code ZF)
>> and a powerglide. My daughter drove it for over 10k without any
>> problems other than blowby. I'm currently building a 95 HP LM engine
>> (code RG) to put in her car.
>>
>> Am I correct that, externally, the '64 engine is the same as the '65 -
>> '69 engines? So as long as I use the bellhousing and sheetmetal that
>> are currently in the car, everything will bolt right up?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for all the help.
>>
>> --
>> Tom in Baltimore
>> corvairfleet.blogspot.com
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