<VV> Gasoline Coming Out Exhaust

[N. Joseph Potts]

You may have a stuck carburetor float (which you can't see) and it may have
become unstuck already. If not, a few raps on the carburetor with the handle
of a screwdriver (anything hard, plastic) may get it loose (you can't see
it, of course).
     Try to get at least the back of the car outside and have a fire
extinguisher handy - you've got a fire hazard here. But it may fix itself
very easily. If it doesn't, take the air cleaner off and look for a
dribbling carb. NEVER put your face over a carb when the engine is running.
While the engine is running ALWAYS use a hand mirror - a backflash will
quite ruin your day.
     If you have an electric fuel pump, particularly one that can run
without the engine running, you will be in danger of hydrolock and (too
much) oil in the crankcase. Include this information in any future posts on
this subject.

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 Kathleen M. Rose
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2005 11:13 AM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Gasoline Coming Out Exhaust


I just started up my corvair after it was sitting for a couple of months on
blocks, as we had inspected the underside in anticipation of putting in new
floor pans.  I had started it occasionally over the winter and let it run
for a few minutes each time.  I had no trouble starting it, but something
came spraying out the exhaust pipe, and it was gasoline.  Does anyone have
any idea what has happened to my car?  I bought it last summer and just
drove it around town on the weekends.  It's a 62 manual.

Any thoughts would be helpful.

Thanks.
-k