<VV> New problem-Rampside will not start after sitting overnite

[J R Read_HML]

Oh, try just turning the switch to ON until you hear the pump slow down, 
then move it to the start position.
Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "shortle" <shortle556 at earthlink.net>
To: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 1:21 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> New problem-Rampside will not start after sitting overnite


> Dear JR,
> Pump is up by the tank. I am certain I have no air leak in the lines (I 
> think). Wouldn't I have fuel leaking their as well?
> Again, thanks.
> Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado.
>
> -----Original Message-----
>>From: J R Read_HML <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
>>Sent: Jan 3, 2008 11:43 AM
>>To: shortle <shortle556 at earthlink.net>, virtualvairs at corvair.org
>>Subject: Re: <VV> New problem-Rampside will not start after sitting 
>>overnite
>>
>>Pump is up by the tank?
>>
>>I suspect an air leak somewhere past the pump and before the carbs.  Most
>>likely place is where a rubber section of fuel line attaches to the metal
>>line.
>>
>>Later, JR
>>
>>----- Original Message ----- 
>>From: "shortle" <shortle556 at earthlink.net>
>>To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>>Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 12:21 PM
>>Subject: <VV> New problem-Rampside will not start after sitting overnite
>>
>>
>>> In the last 4 mornings, 1963 Rampside will crank over but will not 
>>> start.
>>> I found this only happens when it drops to about 10 degrees F or colder. 
>>> I
>>> have both chokes closing about 80% of the way but no fuel is present in
>>> the bowls (no fuel squirting from accelerator pumps) although I hear my
>>> electric pump pumping.After I fill up float chambers, vehicle fires
>>> instantly and runs properly for the rest of the day. All fuel lines +
>>> hoses, filters, pump,carb. rebuild, tune up, etc. are very recent (about
>>> 4,000 miles ago).
>>> First off, what happens to the fuel in float bowls overnight?I have been
>>> using 91 octane premium purchased from Mobil. Normally vehicle has been
>>> parked with it about 24 degree F and performing very well.
>>> Second, why can't my fuel pump (electric only) refill float bowls 
>>> without
>>> vehicle being "re-primed"?
>>> Finally, how about a fuel additive antifreeze? I suspect some H2O has
>>> found its way into my fuel tank and is the culprit in blocking flow. How
>>> about it, group.
>>> I hope to finish my head temp. gauge install/ charging system diagnose +
>>> repair this weekend but have found myself pretty busy at the workplace
>>> after taking off
>>> 10 days for the holidays.
>>> I hope 2008 is a great time for us all!
>>> Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado.
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