<VV> There is always that one Corvair

tony.. tony.underwood at cox.net
Fri Dec 27 02:04:10 EST 2024


Yeah, I know it's a long shot, but if the vacuum advance port and choke 
pulloff dashpot port hoses/tubes are swapped it has a tacky effect on 
idle...


tony..


On 12/26/2024 11:44 PM, Frank DuVal via VirtualVairs wrote:
> What year carburetors?
>
> #1. replace the balance tubes. Not just check, use some new 5/16" 
> rubber fuel line to replace them. yes, 3/8" fits easier, but 5/16" 
> really seals if you get it on!
>
> Frank DuVal
>
> On 12/26/2024 7:44 PM, Ed Lindsay via VirtualVairs wrote:
>> Hello,I am asking all you seasoned Corvair Mechanics if you have ever 
>> had a Corvair that just won't idle. You check everything and 
>> everything is good.  It will start; however, when you come to a stop 
>> it will not idle.  We have two Corvairs like this.  What do you check 
>> out when this happens to you?  Please number these suggestions so 
>> that I can make a good list in my newsletter.  Start with number 1 
>> and think of as many things that you would check out as you can.  
>> Example:  1.  Check if not out of gas.  2.  Check if out of oil.  3.  
>> Check timing. 4.  Etc. Hope someone comes up with one that we might 
>> have overlooked. June BugWFCC Chronic Corvair
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