[NoVa-Corvairs] Fw: <CORSA Chapters> Convention results

[Curtis Shimp]

Greg:

I see that Bryan has answered the questions on carburetor accelerator
pumps.  140 hp secondary cabs do not have accelerator pumps.  They have
all the linkage and mechanical pieces but the factory left off the
plunger diaphragm.  Who needs a squirt of gas when you are already up to
3,000 rpm.  The factory did it that way because the return spring in the
plunger is what makes the throttle plate in the carbs return to the shut
off position.  Having said that those who cannot leave their engines
alone, and we know who we are, have installed the diaphragms on the
secondaries because it just might be that a little extra gas will make
the car accelerate faster.

No, the high mpg winners where not all from the same pump at the top off
station.  By the way, the man, Clay, that topped off your Greenbrier is
the CORSA representative for the economy run and is currently reviewing
all the results and trying to decide what changes, if any, CORSA needs to
make relative to the economy runs.

Curt

On Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:29:06 -0400 <63redbrier at cox.net> writes:
> Take Two!  I found the results for all the events on the CORSA 
> website.  Certainly, the 62MPG stands out!  I also reviewed the 
> Econorun rules on the website.  I didn't see any mention of tire 
> pressures; however, I'm sure it is probably time to revise the 
> rules!  Also, I wouldn't even be too sure how to disconnect the 
> accelerator pumps.  Can you do the externally?  Do all Corvairs have 
> them?  Does the RedBrier have them?
> Have a great, albeit COOLER, weekend!  Greg
> 
> ---- Curtis Shimp <clshimp at juno.com> wrote: 
> > Members:
> > 
> > I thought you might like to see this and then look at the econo 
> run
> > results when the CORSA results are published (Oct.?).
> > 
> > Curt
> > 
> > --------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: "Brian" <bmoneill at juno.com>
> > To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> > Cc: chapters at corvair.org
> > Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:14:49 GMT
> > Subject: <CORSA Chapters> Convention results
> > Message-ID: <20070810.091449.11846.2 at webmail29.lax.untd.com>
> > 
> > I just looked at the convnetion results and was again stunned to 
> see the
> > figures form the Econo Run.  They are unbeleiveable. These milage 
> figures
> > have no conection with reality.In past years I have seen cars with 
> four
> > donut spares; others coasting on the side of an Interstate; tires 
> pumped
> > up to double the safe inflation; and many ohter dangerous 
> actions.I
> > beleive that we (CORSA) are in danger of having serious legal 
> problems.
> > Should there be an accident or incident involving a particpant, 
> CORSA as
> > sponsor of the event could find itself in a legal battle.  I know 
> that we
> > have insurance but we do not need the hassle nor the adverse 
> publicity. 
> > It is a game and a dangerous one.
> > The whole Econo Run event needs a serious review.  The rules need 
> to be
> > more stringent in regard to the things particpants can do.  The 
> cars need
> > to be in the same condition as they would be for normal street 
> driving. 
> > Tire pressures must be wihtin a safe range; all carburators msut 
> be
> > connected and have working accelerator pumps. Time limits must be 
> set to
> > ensure that legal speeds are maintained.
> > At first, enforcement of these requirements might seem impossible. 
>  The
> > answer is to impound the winners and the next two finishers in 
> each
> > class.  A very quick check of tire pressures and 
> > working carburators and accelerator pumps would be done.  Anyone 
> failing
> > these checks would be disqualified.
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
>
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