<VV> 140 PG swap complete - PG is "weak"?

[J. R. Read]

BTW - I assume that you know to check the PG dipstick with the engine 
running.
Later, JR

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Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 10:24 PM
Subject: <VV> 140 PG swap complete - PG is "weak"?


> Great idea to work around the gas filler pipe leak - I had a 1-gallon gas
> can, tapped the keg into the pump, and it works fine.
>
> Once I get the code cop of my back, I can tweak all the things I'm 
> skipping
> for now ...
>
> I ran her tonight for the first time in probably 6 years, with all 4 
> wheels
> off the ground, and she starts with barely a turn of the key
>
> She needs valves adjusted and some tuning, but running!
>
> In drive, the rear wheels both spin "forward" but in reverse, it looks 
> like
> they try to move "backward" but don't actually turn around even a 1/4 
> turn.
>
> I'm thinking the PG "pumps" need to get warmed up after so long sitting?
>
> I'm adding a little fluid at a time until she comes up on the stick ~ any
> caveats on PG fluid?
>
> Thanks ~
> Charlie
>
>
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> Subject: Re: <VV> 140 PG swap complete - fuel tank filler pipe leak
>
>
> Better yet use a small plastic marine fuel tank--it's safer.
>
> Bob Hall
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BBRT via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> To: Matt Nall <patiomatt at aol.com>; virtualvairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Sun, Jun 8, 2014 8:46 pm
> Subject: Re: <VV> 140 PG swap complete - fuel tank filler pipe leak
>
>
> Better yet...  Put a small can of gas in engine compartment and feed from
> that.  Drive it up and down street, or wherever and fix tank etc 
> afterwards.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Matt Nall via VirtualVairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
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> Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 8:16 PM
> Subject: Re: <VV> 140 PG swap complete - fuel tank filler pipe leak
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> chaz at properproper.com;
>>
>>
>> Well, she runs ~ using a can of gas near the pump to get her going.
>>
>> Trying to switch to the tank, the filler pipe leaks badly.
>>
>> The tank looks almost rust-free, so it's probably the rubber piece
>> just above the tank itself?
>>
>> Is it possible to R&R that piece of the filler without removing the tank?
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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