<VV> overheating issue for new/young Corvair owner

[MarK Durham]

The low oil pressure might be the old switch, or it might be a real
problem. The test to pull the lead already suggested will help to isolate
to the switch. Get your fuel pump from a known and current Corvair vendor
like Clark's to avoid getting a pump that may have been sitting on the
shelf and have old dry diaphragms.
The pump can leak into the oil so if your oil level went up and you didn't
add any it got thinned out and needs changed immediately.  It can hurt the
engine bearings and cylinder walls and is a fire hazard. We would like a
report!
Mark Durham Hauser Idaho 62 Coupe Red/Red.
On Aug 25, 2014 1:00 PM, "EVERETT WILSON via VirtualVairs" <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

> Im betting thats the oil pressure that is making the light come on.   What
> weight oil is in the engine?   If its hot and the engine is worn and 10w30
> is in there, the pressure at idle can drop below normal.
>
> Suggestions -
> Smell oil for gasoline contamination from the failed fuel pump.
> If yes, change oil - try 10w40 to see if the light stays off now.
>
> If no gas smell -
> Ill get yelled at, but - drop in a can of STP Oil Treatment or similar and
> see if that stops the problem.
>
> The switch could be going south, but Ive had some vairs that had low
> pressure at idle, particularly with PG, since it drags the idle down more.
>
> My .02 for the day!
>
> Everett Wilson
> North Richland Hills TX - where its 99 and sunny at the moment
>
>
>
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> From: wrsssatty--- via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2014 2:13 PM
> Subject: <VV> overheating issue for new/young Corvair owner
>
>
> 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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