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jmikulec
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Shroud Questions

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65 Monza coupe--
Where do I put these shroud pieces? I forgot where they go and how their orientation should be? Also, I have looked at the thermostat coils for the lower shrouds. One is all coiled up while the other is fully expanded?ImageImage


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Top two go over the rear engine support bracket after the engine is all-installed. Skinny one goes in first and should have j-clips on the center two holes.

Bottom left goes behind the distributor, rotated 90 degrees from as shown- (fairly early in the process)
Bottom right goes behind the oil cooler, rotated 90 degrees from as shown (fairly early in the process, certainly before oil cooler)
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The expanded thermostat has failed and should be replaced. Clark's C50RM or a good used or NOS is better if you can find one.
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I found some thermostats online and they're for a 62 corvair. Should they fit on my 65 if I put the shorter linkages on it. The 62 is longer?Image


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the thermostats themselves are the same. The thermostats in this photo are Reproductions check Clark's new price before paying too much for used repros.
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That's why I wanted these because they're both costing as much as just one on Clarks


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Any GM ones are a better choice...if you can find them. The repros do not last a long time.
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http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/catalog ... age=USED-7

Picture of where the tins go. Better picture in the service manual.
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