<VV> 1966 turbo

[Frank DuVal]

The other Frank will be along shortly!

For boost, everything else needs to be in  good condition.

1. No exhaust leaks from the exhaust manifolds to the turbo exhuast housing.
2. No leaks from the compressor housing to the heads. This means 
checking the rubber hose and the gaskets on the head at the chrome 
crossover.
3. Throttle opening all the way. When you step on the gas pedal, the 
throttle has to be fully open. Need two people to check. The bellcrank 
on the side of the carb should go to the stop.
4. Ignition system needs to be working properly to develop boost. It 
doesn't seem related, but if the engine is running poorly, it can't 
develop enough exhaust  flow to spin the turbo.
5. Carb. Despite comments here, the Carter YH can work and develop 
boost. But it does need to work as properly as it can.
6. Does the vacuum/boost gage read varrying vacuum when normally 
driving? If not, then the plastic hose may be broken.
7. Exhaust system needs to be clear of restictions. Check for mouse 
nests after this long storage period. Inside the muffler!

Frank DuVal

mark bobolz wrote:

> Everything looks to be working together, Any ideas has to why it would not build any boost. I forgot to say this turbo unit was rebuilt back in 1977 and the car was driven another 1500 miles before the flyweel rivits started to rattle. I bought it in 2001 got it running but turbo would not work. Its been sitting in my garage since. Now I decided its time to get it running and fixed up.
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>  Thanks for the help! Mark 
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