<VV> Tuned up and turned off!

[werp knarly]

"if it aint broke. your not trying hard enough" red green


Thanks!

Joe,


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <slmizel@juno.com>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 8:32 AM
Subject: <VV> Tuned up and turned off!


> Hi all!  Took many of your recent suggestions and used the Bosch Super
> plugs and decided to get my hands greasy with an easy first job: a simple
> tune up (65 corsa 140 4 spd all stock)...the car has been running
> fine...starts immediately every time...till I did my tune up.  I chased
> the threads, replaced the wires, plugs, roter and cap (all from
> Clarks)...with air cleaner still off, started the car (didn't mess with
> points, timing or carburation yet)...I think I am going to switch over to
> the Petronix II after I get everything else tuned (would appreciate any
> feedback you have there as well), so I just wanted to see if I could get
> it running a little more smoothly...I jumped in and with a smile of
> accomplishment turned the key...the car started!  Sounded good...for
> about 1 or 2 seconds...it idled fine, but then the rpms started
> fluctuating between 500 and 1500 and it died...now when I turn the key it
> won't catch at all...I will have to troubleshoot, but would appreciate
> any help if someone has a useful suggestion where to start? (I know it
> could be one of a hundred things, but thought I would seek wisdom from
> this incredible group before I start taking things apart one at a
> time...)
>
> Thanks!
> Steve Mizel
> St. Louis, MO
> 65 conv. Corsa 140 4 sp (it looks fast even on blocks...)
>
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