Fwd: <VV> 65 greenbrier van

[HallGrenn at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/30/2006 9:28:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
jondevos at comcast.net writes:

> I drove my 65 greenbrier for the first time on the actual road.  I runs 
> great and doesn't smoke but it seems the top speed is only 50 miles.  It 
> has 2 carborators so it seems it should do better then that.  Any 
> suggestions?
> 

If it "runs great" but will only go 50 mph I would check your accelerator 
linkage to be sure your carburetors are wide open when the accelerator is fully 
depressed.  If not then adjust the cable linkage ONLY.  If your engine runs 
well don't touch the carbs themselves yet.  If  you do have wide open throttle 
with the accelerator fully depressed, and your engine runs well it may literally 
be running out of gas because of a blocked pickup sock in the tank, blocked 
fuel filters or a weak fuel pump.  All of the above assumes the engine is 
running in optimal tune.

My '64 Brier with 95 HP and a 4 spd will cruise at 85.  Is the wheel 
alignment correct?  Are brakes dragging?  Is there a 50 mph headwind?  Best of luck 
with it--at least you can drive it now!  Let us know how your repairs are going.

Bob Hall
Group Corvair
'64 Brier
'65 Corsa
2 '68 Monzas