<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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