<VV> numerous problems- help needed

[AngryCorvair@aol.com]

<corvair65@verizon.net> writes:

<<The other problem is the idle.  I can not get it below 1150 RPM.  I have even backed the idle adjustment screw out to where they are not touching >>

clue #1...

and 

<<The car ran fine on a road test.  The only other problem noted was a little surging while driving around 25 to 40 mph, where you just had your foot on the gas, just enough to maintain speed.  SUGGESTIONS WELCOMED HERE ALSO!!>>

that's clue #2 for my suggestion that you need to reset your initial ignition timing.  sounds like you're running too much initial advance (which will cause high idle speed), and this has shifted your entire advance curve to the point that your combined mechanical-plus-vacuum is causing the surging felt at part-throttle (high manifold vacuum) cruise condition.

i've experienced this on small block chevys and corvairs alike, so i think it's worth checking.

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