<VV> Long crank times after "rest"

[Harry Yarnell]

Larry mentioned replacing rubber hoses. Not sure that will solve your 
problems, but he is right about the carb bowls going dry over an extended 
park. Takes time to refill the bowls. An electric pump would solve this.
Oh, not sure WHY the bowls go dry.

Harry Yarnell
Perryman Garage and Orphanage
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dr. James Waddell" <wadde001 at tc.umn.edu>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 1:18 PM
Subject: <VV> Long crank times after "rest"


> 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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