<VV> overheating issue for new/young Corvair owner

[Dave Keillor]

The light is a TEMP-PRES light and the symptoms indicate low oil pressure
at idle.  The oil pressure sensor could be defective, or the pressure at
idle may be low.  I'd measure the pressure with an external gauge both at
idle and somewhere around 3K rpm.  Be aware that the oil pressure idiot
light sensors were used on a lot of GM cars and come in various pressure
ratings.  Also, the sensor takes a special wrench which is available at
most any auto parts store.


Dave Keillor


On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 2:13 PM, wrsssatty--- via VirtualVairs <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

> A very young, new Corvair owner who has contacted me on line has a temp
> light problem that has manifested itself during the stop-and-go portion of
> a 3+ hour drive to Grand Haven, MI in his '62 Monza with 102 h.p. and PG.
> Here's his description:
>
>
> <When driving at least 15 mph temp light goes off but when at stop light
> temp light comes on.  It isn't low on oil.  The fuel pump just went out.
> Could that have anything to do with running hot?>
>
>
> He says the damper doors are opening fully, and properly.
>
>
> Any ideas?  Also, is a fuel pump generally available at chain auto parts
> stores?
>
>
> I told him I'd post this and forward any response.
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> ~Bill Stanley
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