<VV> Electric pump stopped feeding gas to the carbs

[J R Read]

I doubt that the air entered the line through the tank with nearly 3 gallons 
left in it, but then I don't know just how steep your driveway is.  I think 
it is more likely that air is entering the line either through a poor 
connection of a split in either the rubber OR the metal line.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stephen Upham" <contactsmu at sbcglobal.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2010 12:23 PM
Subject: <VV> Electric pump stopped feeding gas to the carbs


>I kept trying to figure out why my pump kept pumping but stopped
> feeding gas to the carbs yesterday after running well at highway
> speeds for over 50 miles.  Was just corresponding with a forum member
> when I had a lightbulb moment.  When I parked the car, the tank was
> facing downhill and only had about a 1/5 of a tank left.  Perhaps the
> feeder line from the tank was exposed to air in the tank and the pump
> sucked up the air into the gas line... thoughts?  I usually don't let
> it get below 1/2 full, but since I'm trying to drain it, I let it get
> low this time.
>
> Perhaps two or three more weeks before I have the time to move the
> pump to the front although if this was the cause of the malfunction,
> having it in front wouldn't have made a difference.
>
> Stephen Upham
> '65 Monza hardtop PG  A/C  AM/FM  OBF  Sierra Tan / Saddle
> The Original Four Door Sports Car
> NTCA / CORSA
> Dallas, TX.
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