<VV> Lack of power=lack of memory=forgetful like a fox

[Louis C. Armer, Jr.]

Getting ready for the Economy Run a few day early !!! <GGG>

Chuckster
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At 05:49 PM 6/5/04 -0500, you wrote:
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Daniel Monasterio
>To: vv-help@corvair.org
>Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2004 3:56 PM
>Subject: Lack of power/lack of memory
>
>Group,
>
>    After switching 140 to 110 heads and carefully tuning my 67 cpe. I 
> drove it
>for 2 or 3 miles for a checking, all was OK. Today, I drove it gently for
>about 20 minutes then, decided to rev it up (in 2nd) but, at 4,000 rpm the
>engine lost power. I continue driving but the engine seems like working on 3
>cylinders power but smoothly. It idles fine, both banks sound smooth.
>    I suspected the Pertronix II ignition could failed so, replaced it and 
> coil
>with the spare points+standard coil. Nothing happen. Weights at distributor
>look fine and free moving. Timing light shows pulley mark advancing as usual
>with rpm increases. Both carbs are clean inside and out, with new 0.052" jets
>and their throttle pumps are Ok.
>    After 36 years driving and dealing with vairs I have never had this
>problem.
>
>    Before sending this message I went to the car for a final search and, 
> guess
>what I found....
>    The linkage betwwen the right carburetor and the cross shaft was
>dissconected because I forgot to install the stuff to secure it. This way, the
>engine idled fine but only the left carb worked at accelerating.
>    Now I'll go checking all my tools and if one is missing it would probably
>is laying inside the engine... or diff... or transmission.
>
>    So, my friends, stop becoming old.
>
>    Daniel
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