<VV> Vapor lock revisited

[Shaun]

Try cranking it with the throttle partly open. You may have fuel dripping in
the carbs after shutoff causing it to flood.

yea, Vairily ... Shaun

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From: <GFrenzie at aol.com>
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Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 9:39 AM
Subject: <VV> Vapor lock revisited


> Awhile back, I asked the "Corvair Guru's" on here what is causing my '61
> Rampside not to start right back up after I have driven it only a couple
of
> miles or so. It will start after it has sat for about 20 to 30 minutes,
leading
> me to believe "something" has to cool down.
>
> It was suggested that, I replace the fuel pump (which I did with a brand
new
> one), make sure the fuel lines are not touching the top engine shroud
(moved
> the fuel lines up and away from the shrouding at least one inch or more),
> Have completed a recent oil and filter change, checked the oil cooler for
any
> debris (none).
>
> If any of you guru's out there can offer some explanation to why this is
> happening and to correct it, I would apprciate it.
>
> Thanks,
> George (ACORN's chapter #148 ...Rochester, New York
>
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