<VV> Carb update

[shortle]

Stephen,
   I am in no way a carburetor master but I do know some basics come into play here.
First off, are you using an electric fuel pump? It sounds to me like you are. You mentioned gas was pouring into drivers side. The problem must be in the needle and seat/float adjustment. Could there be a small piece of dirt (or?) between the needle and seat not allowing the needle to "seat"? You mention gas on the left and right shrouds. Did you properly tighten both fuel inlet fittings at each carb (the large nuts) and then tighten both fuel lines?Also you mentioned you did not bolt the carbs down. This may have something to do with gas being on the shroud if there is so much gas pouring down the carbs. I suggest looking at the needles/seats/float drops and levels again. And don't work on cars at 3:00 AM.
   Just my thoughts. I hope this is helpful.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado  

-----Original Message-----
>From: Stephen Upham <contactsmu at sbcglobal.net>
>Sent: Jul 20, 2008 9:19 AM
>To: Virtual Vairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Subject: <VV> Carb update
>
>I got the carbs examined, cleaned, adjusted, put back together and  
>installed last night (worked until 3 a.m.).  I replaced the 52 jets  
>with 50's, replaced the venturi gaskets, both needles, needle seat,  
>and horn gaskets.  I adjusted the float levels using the 1/8" drill  
>bit method recommended by a well respected club member and used a  
>tape measurer to check the drop at 1 3/4".  I also hooked up the new  
>fuel pump.  When I turned the key to see if the fuel pump was working  
>(not starting the car), it took a few seconds to draw gas and then  
>ran very well.  When I went to look at the carbs, there was gas  
>pouring into the drivers side which I could see clearly as I had not  
>hooked up the choke.  There was gas on the shroud on that side and  
>the passenger side, too.  I quickly ran to the cabin and shut it  
>off.  I've gone over in my mind the things that I did internally and  
>I'm just sure that everything was installed in the correct locations  
>and adjusted per instructions.  I haven't torqued down the four (two  
>per side) carb hold down bolts, but I don't  see how this could  
>create the problem I experienced.  The only thing that I can think of  
>is there was something in the reattachment of the carbs that I did  
>incorrectly.  I need your advise and a review of the manual.
>
>Stephen Upham
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