<VV>Where does the gas go

[Padgett]

At 11:29 AM 6/18/2005, you wrote:
>Almost ever Vair I've had; 110's, 140's and now my 180, if left for several
>days would take a while to start.
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>If so, why so? Where does the gas go ?

It evaporates, faster in warm climates and from a hot engine. My Judge 
(quadrajet) does the same thing. I had to add a prime button to my 
dual-quad setup on the Sunbird or it would take many cranks to start 
(electric fuel pump & interlock with oil pressure switch). OTOH every fuel 
injected engine I've had (including a 63 Corvette) starts on the first 
crank even after sitting for a week or more. Modern cars are self-priming. 
Having a really hot spark helps.

Padgett