<VV> Cave car question

[shortle]

Hi Ken,
Can this fuel pump be used on a later model Corvair just by changing the fuel pump rod (to the '60-'61 style)? Hopefully someone will answer this question for me. Thanks.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301


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>From: Ken Clark <kcvair at hotmail.com>
>Sent: Sep 26, 2012 7:24 AM
>To: "judynrandy at comcast.net" <judynrandy at comcast.net>, "virtualvairs at corvair.org" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Subject: Re: <VV> Cave car question
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>I recently ended up with a new fuel pump for the '60's and early '61 Corvair.  I do not have a Corvair that use this item.  It's the one with the 7/16" end and is still in the box with instuctions that it is for the cars listed above.  Any interest let me know and make an offer. 
> Ken Clark
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>> Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 03:26:46 +0000
>> From: judynrandy at comcast.net
>> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>> Subject: <VV> Cave car question
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>> I've been told that you can bolt on a set of 102 heads to a '60 80 hp.  The obvious advantage is the dual valve springs and better valves. (Thanks Tony!) 
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>> My question is this:  If I then swap on a set of '65 & up carbs, and add the '64 & up style air cleaner setup,  will this setup fit  in the '60 engine  bay and clear the hood ok?  It seems like it should be a straightforward swap, but.............    inquiring minds want to know. 
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>>    Also, it looks like the only modification would be to drill a couple holes in the turkey roaster for the 102 choke rods to fit thru.  Lastly,  are there any  other pitfalls  or problems with this swap? Thanks in advance. 
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>> Randy (Cap'n) Hook 
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>> '60  700 4dr. 80/ soon-to-be 4spd. 
>> 
>> '63 ragtop 110/pg
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