<VV> Rampside fuel

[Larry Forman]

Hi George,
First guess is that the rubber hose connecting to the hard fuel line going into the engine compartment has a slight air leak and should be replaced.  Replace it regardless and use good hose clamps and I suspect your problem will go away.  Mine on my Greenbrier was doing that and continued to get worse and worse.  Only after installing an electric fuel pump and having it pump gas out the air leak slit did it become obvious.  An electric fuel pump with appropriate safety wiring and controls to stop the pump when the engine dies is another good alternative.  That way you can pump the electric to fill the float bowls before firing up the engine.  That way you save wear and tear on the starter and battery.  The electric is a wonderful way to go.  Another more remote possibility is a fuel pump with leaking valves or a worn fuel pump rod that is now shorter.  My money is on the simplest solution being an air leaking hose leading into the fuel pump line.

-- Larry
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From: GFrenzie@aol.com
To: virtualvairs@corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Rampside fuel
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 19:26:43 EDT

> 
> I own a '61 Rampside...all stock... 80hp, 3 spd...my question is... when it 
> sits for three days or longer, it takes awhile for it to draw fuel up from the 
> tank..has anyone ever installed a fuel bowl ahead of the "T" in the fuel lines 
> to minimize the cranking before starting? Any suggestions would be 
> helpful...Thanks
> 
> George 
> ACORN's #148
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