[NoVa-Corvairs] Weak starts

[Bryan Blackwell]

First thing to narrow down is if the voltage is ok (it probably is).  However, to check I have seen some folks run a voltmeter in the lighter socket, that way you can see what's going on.

I noticed a similar issue in the wagon when it's warm out, now that it's cooled off it seems fine.  I have a couple things to check, I thought I'd start with the positive cable to starter connection.  You also might verify the timing is correct, that can make a hot engine harder to start.

--Bryan

On Sep 17, 2013, at 10:21 PM, charles nelson wrote:

> I'm throwing a question out to you.  My 62 had a conversion to an alternator and new battery about a year ago.  For the past few weeks the gen/fan light has been on with a very low strength.  It does not seem to vary with the accelerator.  Last week as I went about running errands, the starts became more and more labored and I was concerned I would not get home.  Once I got home I checked the battery and had a 12+ reading. It has started fine when I have checked it since. However I have not taken it out for fear of being stranded. Anybody have any ideas about what may be going on?