<VV> Long crank times after "rest"

[J R Read_HML]

Kitty?  You're NOT going to start that thread again are you?

Could be a weak fuel pump, and since you are not really driving it yet, that 
is probably not going to manifest itself as lack of power until you do try 
to get the Rs up out on the road.  But, it is common for the initial start 
to take a bit of cranking after a long period of non-use.  For the carb 
bowls to go dry just overnight is a bit puzzling unless you are getting the 
engine really quite warm (doubtful at idle).  I assume that the insulators 
under the carbs are in place.  So, this again points (to my mind) to a tired 
fuel pump OR (as someone else suggested), air in the main fuel line.  In 20 
minutes, you could change out the two rubber sections of  hose in the main 
line and assure yourself that you have good sealing with fresh clamps.  That 
is quicker and cheaper than a new fuel pump, so I'd try that first.  Also, 
just how old is the fuel?  Did you use Stabil last fall?  If there is room 
in the tank, try adding some (4 - 5 gallons) of fresh premium fuel and shake 
the car a bit to stir it up.  Of course the line will still have the old 
fuel till you run it for a while.  Do NOT use incandescent "drop" light 
while working with the fuel line!

I'm presuming this is a new problem.  It was starting fine last fall?

BTW - once you start it, you DO want to get it pretty darn warm in order to 
evaporate off any fuel that got by the rings and into the crankcase when the 
chokes still were on.

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Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dr. James Waddell" <wadde001 at tc.umn.edu>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 12:18 PM
Subject: <VV> Long crank times after "rest"


> She (Kitty) takes a long time to get going after a rest.
>
> Jim Waddell.
> College of Veterinary Medicine
> at the University of Minnesota
> (612) 625-3118