<VV> Overheating Update

[David George]

Another update to my overheating problem. While I still have not had time to pull the shrouds on my 110 to clean out the motor, I did pull the vacuum advance hose, plug it, and drive the car. Before I could drive about 15 miles before the car would start pinging badly and the red light of death would come on telling me I was overheating. Tonight I took the car out for a ride with the vacuum advance unplugged. No pinging after about 20 to 30 miles and no red light. Still plan to pull the shrouds and clean out everything and see about deflashing the heads, but I was a little happier tonight with no overheating. The car still feels hot to me, but apparently not hot enough for the temp/press light to come on. So, now that the vacuum advance is unplugged, should I leave it that way or trying retarding the timing a little and hooking the hose back up? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Dave George
Newington, CT

P.S. Been to a lot of cruise nights lately. Have yet to see a Corvair, though I did see one in Berlin, CT for sale. (1966 convertible monza 110 blue with white top and white interior - nice shape) . Owner asking $9,000.00 or best offer!