<VV> 1960 motor

[tkalp at cox.net]

Frank,

Quite a few '61 FC engines also had the full fin cylinders, large balance tube, vertical exhaust manifold bolt pattern, the side mounted oil temp sender, but the standard cooling fan thermostat system. Haven't had mine apart to figure out what bore was used.

T. Kalp
Wichita, KS


---- Frank DuVal <corvairduval at cox.net> wrote: 
> 1960 engines can be identified (if original) by the full fin cylinders. 
> These are desired by some people as there is more cooling surface area. 
> Being small bore, they are also easily bored out to standard for the 164 
> cu in use. But, you do have to notch them to clear the larger crank 
> throws. I've heard a grinder wheel can do this quickly.
> 
> The 1960 head is identified by the large, 1/2" or so balance tube 
> connections.
> 
> Also, the 1960 engine has that weird central thermostat, no air flapper 
> doors, etc.
> 
> So, need, yes, but shipping a long distance makes it not needed here for 
> value received.  Maybe a more local club member can use the parts.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Frank DuVal
> 
> 
> On 11/26/2011 5:04 PM, Jimmy Harris wrote:
> > Anyone have a need for anything from a 1960 ( i think ) motor?
> > block # TIOI2V  less one head and one jug? before it gets gone.
> >
> > 64 110 buneduggy only one running
> > 64 110 8door corvan in process
> > 63 150 spyder conv. next on to do list
> > Hartsville Tn. 37074 phone # 615-633-3082
> >
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