<VV> Idle Problem

[Chris C]

Just drive fast.

----- Original Message -----
From: "N. Joseph Potts" <pottsf at msn.com>
To: "kovacsmj" <kovacsmj at sbcglobal.net>; "'Jim Houston'"
<tampatexan at earthlink.net>
Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2005 5:40 PM
Subject: RE: <VV> Idle Problem


> Replace and plugs (and gap the new ones).
>
> Joe Potts
> Miami, Florida USA
> 1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Jim Houston
> Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2005 3:06 PM
> To: Virtual Vairs
> Subject: <VV> Idle Problem
>
> I'm helping a friend and have been returning his 67 vert back to running
>
> after sitting for 2 1/2 years.  I rebuilt all 4 carbs (and had them
> checked by the Carbmiester), replaced the fuel pump, fuel lines, gas
> tank, and filter screen (on sending unit).  The engine starts and runs
> fine above about 1200 rpm...  below that -- it just will NOT idle!!  I
> have checked all of the linkage, verified the clearances on the idle
> speed screws, checked the mixture screws (several times) -- all to no
> avail.  I am at my wits end...  does anybody have suggestions of
> something that I have overlooked??   Oh, I verified the timing -- but
> haven't replaced the plugs.  Being fairly new to Corvairs, I have run
> out of ideas...
>
> Oh, the engine is a '67 AIR 110 with 140 heads and carbs.  (Sounds
> really good at higher rpms...)
>
> Jim Houston
> Brandon, FL
>
>
>  _______________________________________________
> This message was sent by the VirtualVairs mailing list, all copyrights are
the property
> of the writer, please attribute properly. For help,
mailto:vv-help at corvair.org
> This list sponsored by the Corvair Society of America,
http://www.corvair.org/
> Post messages to: VirtualVairs at corvair.org
> Change your options:
http://www.vv.corvair.org/mailman/options/virtualvairs
>  _______________________________________________
>
>
> --
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.
> Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.2.0 - Release Date: 2/21/05
>
>



-- 
No virus found in this outgoing message.
Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.
Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.2.0 - Release Date: 2/21/05