<VV> 64 coupe weak acceleration.

[Ignacio Valdes]

How do I go through carbs? I've done it before on antique motorcycles and
lawn mowers but haven't done it for years.

-- IV


On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 8:58 AM, Harry Yarnell (Verizon) <
harryyarnell at verizon.net> wrote:

> You might also try disconnecting one carb throttle link, goosing it and see
> how it performs. Then do the same for the other side.
> Obviously this is done parked...
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Ignacio Valdes
> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 9:40 AM
> To: J. R. Read
> Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: <VV> 64 coupe weak acceleration.
>
> Gas and battery is all. -- IV
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 12:12 AM, J. R. Read <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> > After sitting up for many years, what have you done to re-awaken her?
> >  There are just too many directions to go without a bit more
> > information from you.
> >
> > Later, JR
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ignacio Valdes"
> > <ivaldes at hal-pc.org>
> > To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 11:52 PM
> > Subject: <VV> 64 coupe weak acceleration.
> >
> >
> >  So Lisa my 64 coupe has weak acceleration. When I push on the gas
> > pedal
> >> firmly it stumbles and only accelerates slowly. I changed out the
> >> inline fuel filter but that didn't make a difference. She has sat up
> >> for many years. Do I need to clean the carburetors? If so, how?
> >>
> >> -- IV
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