<VV> Vapor lock revisited

[J R Read_HML]

The engine is still warm and you have either a weak battery or a weak 
starter.  Not enough "ooomph" to turn it over.  THIS is a guess.

As I recall, but could be wrong since I did not go look up your original 
email, you did not provide enough information (on the first or the latest) 
email to make an even half way intelligent diagnosis.  All you said was that 
it would not start.  You did not describe whether or not the engine turns 
over and does not start or if it does not do anything or if there are any/or 
no sounds that you hear.  This time, you DID say that this happens after 
only a 2 mile drive.  So, I'm inclined to think that it is the battery and 
that 2 miles is not recharging it enough for a re-start on the warm engine. 
I assume this is a generator?  ??  How are the brushes?

You did not get an answer earlier because there was not enough information 
upon which to make a suggestion.  Now, I've gone out on a limb and made a 
couple of suggestions.  So, when it turns out not to be either, do NOT send 
me the bill for the battery or the starter.  Hell, it could just be 
corrosion on the terminals.

PS..  I don't consider myself a guru on Corvairs.  I've only been around 
them for about 15 years or so.  Smitty is the most knowledgeable "guru" with 
practical experiences on VV.  Unfortunately, he was in the midst of a few of 
them and several hundred miles from home at the time you asked your 
question.

BTW - it is highly unlikely that this is a "vapor lock" situation, so 
perhaps the subject line is misleading folks with their suggestions.

Attachments (if any) are scanned with anti-virus software.

Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <GFrenzie at aol.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 11:39 AM
Subject: <VV> Vapor lock revisited


> Awhile back, I asked the "Corvair Guru's" on here what is causing my '61
> Rampside not to start right back up after I have driven it only a couple 
> of
> miles or so. It will start after it has sat for about 20 to 30 minutes, 
> leading
> me to believe "something" has to cool down.
>
> It was suggested that, I replace the fuel pump (which I did with a brand 
> new
> one), make sure the fuel lines are not touching the top engine shroud 
> (moved
> the fuel lines up and away from the shrouding at least one inch or more),
> Have completed a recent oil and filter change, checked the oil cooler for 
> any
> debris (none).
>
> If any of you guru's out there can offer some explanation to why this is
> happening and to correct it, I would apprciate it.
>
> Thanks,
> George (ACORN's chapter #148 ...Rochester, New York
>
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