<VV> Long crank times after "rest"

[Larry Forman]

James,
First, try replacing the rubber fuel hose leading into the engine compartment.  If that hose is just a little cracked, it can suck air as it slowly deteriorates.  This leads to increased cranking time to get sufficient fuel to prime the fuel pump and fill the float bowls.  You did an excellent job of identifying a lack of fuel as the source of your extended cranking times.  You could also have a plugged float sock in the gas tank, a partly plugged fuel line or even a non-vented gas cap that is providing a restriction.  Most likely a few dollars of rubber fuel line will fix your problem.  Let us know if that solves it.

-- Larry
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dr. James Waddell" <wadde001 at tc.umn.edu>
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: <VV> Long crank times after "rest"
> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 12:18:03 -0600
> 
> 
> Although all the surface water in Minnesota is still
> quite firm, I am thinking "spring" and taking the wraps
> off my 1965 Monza Convertible (110 HP, PG).
> 
> She (Kitty) takes a long time to get going after a rest.
> I can expect that after her long winter's nap, but even
> after sitting overnight, I have to crank that starter
> a long time before she fires up. I did try squirting a
> little gasoline down the air cleaner towards the carbs,
> and she fired up right away, but I kinda don't want to
> do that on a regular basis. After she fires she runs great.
> 
> Can somebody with a lot more experience than me, give me
> some advice. Is my fuel pump weak? Or do I need to do
> something with the carbs? (They are perfectly balanced,
> or at least they were a couple of years and maybe 1,000 miles
> ago when I last checked.)
> 
> Thanks for your help.
> 
> Jim Waddell.
> College of Veterinary Medicine
> at the University of Minnesota
> (612) 625-3118
> 
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