<VV> 66 Monza 110 PG engine - sounds like big problems

[J R Read_HML]

Hi Jedd,

I'm not sure what was done/not done on this engine.  Your recent work was 
just on the tranny?

Your problem could be as simple as dirt in one carb so that the engine is 
essentially running on 3 cylinders OR something serious in the engine like a 
bearing (you used plastigage?).  I suspect the former since it occurred 
after a stop.  That is typical - after a stop or a turn.

Is one side of the engine hotter than the other side?  That's a big clue. 
The roadside cure for this condition is to remove the air cleaner, rev the 
engine from the engine end, when the rrrs are up place your hand over the 
offending carb (cooler side of engine) till the engine nearly dies.  Repeat 
3 or 4 times.  See if it idles OK now.

Over the winter, check out the fuel system and make everything nice and 
clean from the tank to the carbs.

Later, JR

CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jedd Hebrink" <jhebrink at anvilcom.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 11:39 AM
Subject: <VV> 66 Monza 110 PG engine - sounds like big problems


> Many thanks to all on VV that have given me so much helpful advice while I
> rebuilt my daughter's 66 Monza 110 PG.

 I clipped along at
> 55 mph for about 45 minutes.  After pulling away from the first stop sign 
> on
> my route (45 minutes into the trip) I heard a noticeable knock and noted
> significant loss of power.

>
> Jedd (trying to keep my chin up) Hebrink
> Austin, Texas area
>