<VV> Fuel issues Rampside

[J R Read]

My car and Rampy are both the stock system and I do not have fuel problems 
with either.  There ARE filters at the carbs - behind the big nut.

If you think the engine is starving for fuel. perhaps the pump is getting 
weak but more likely you could use larger jets in the carbs.

Later, JR
CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
"Keep the Love Alive"

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "PETER INMAN" <monza1965 at yahoo.com>
To: "virtual vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 6:28 PM
Subject: <VV> Fuel issues Rampside


I`m haveing trouble with the Rampside not getting enough gas through the see
through in line gas filter. Thats what I think anyways. I cleaned and sealed 
the
gas tank and ran all new fuel lines from front to back into the engine
compartment. Just before the line goes into the engine compartment I put a 
in
line see through gas filter. Most of the time there is not much or hardly 
any
gas visable and when I drive it it feels like it is starving for gas alot of 
the
time. Out of the pump at the Tee there is gas pumping when I crank it.I am
wondering if the pump just doesnt have enough pumping action when going at 
road
speeds. Question is should I not run an in line filter, and shouldnt the gas
filter be full?
Another related question, Can I put a electric fuel pump just behind the gas
tank and have it push the gas from there. On my 65 Monza the gas line exits 
at
the bottom of the tank and the electric pump has gravity working with it to
supply the fuel pump. Pump does not have to pump gas up to it. On the
Rampside the fuel exits the tank at the top and has to be pumped upward to 
get
to the ele fuel pump. Will an ele pump work ok?
Been working on this new project alot this spring and it is almost ready for
the road. New tune up stuff and rebuilt the carbs. Runs smooth but dont like 
the
80 HP after driving a much quicker 110. Put new shocks on all corners today, 
now
that was an adventure. (2 of 8 bottom bolts broke, welded in new nuts)

Anyone with any ideas what is a typacle condition I could sure use your 
advice.
I try not to ask for help till I`ve tried hard first.

Pete Inman
65 Monza 110 Coupe
61 Rampside 3 speed