<VV> Tunnel fuel lines

[Louis C. Armer,Jr.]

Hey Tony, When I restored Darth Vair everything was new EXCEPT the 
steel gas line inside the tunnel. This caused problems even though it 
was blown out with compressed air  and was clear. The problem arises 
from the fact that this line is the lowest part of the fuel delivery 
system and as such all residue and debris will settle in it and when 
dry it adheres to the line. When the fuel is once again present it 
will re-dissolve all the contaminants and they will first fill the 
inline filter or if fine enough will clog the gold stone filters at 
the carb inlets. Since you mentioned that these were brown in your 
carbs, I suspect you have the same issues that plague many Corvair 
owners who haven't replaced the tunnel gas line.

Chuck Armer

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At 04:04 PM 8/5/2006, you wrote:
>   Well said JR !
>
>   Actually, now that you mention it, the gas tank was drained 
> (completely) and cleaned a month ago.
>
>   I will indeed check the rubber hoses you mentioned. But in a 
> matter of couple of weeks, I intend to either rebuild both carbs or 
> replace them with Holley Carbs (two barrel R7343 from a Pinto). I 
> have the linkage and the adaptors.
>
>   Once again, you're absolutely right. The current fix is merely 
> temporary and I will redress it permanently (including the hoses 
> you mentioned) shortly.
>
>   Thank you,
>
>   Tony
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>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
>To: "Secular" <rusecular at yahoo.com>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 3:53 PM
>Subject: 110 Lawn Mower! - not really fixed
>
>
> > Tony,
> >
> > It will likely plug from time to time (most commonly after an engine shut
> > down and restart - like a gas stop or a tight corner) since there is
> > obviously some dirt (of some nature) in it.  You can "fix" it by 
> stopping at
> > the side of the road, removing the air cleaner, doing the cupped hand and
> > throttle goose trick each time this happens - and , of course - replacing
> > the air cleaner.  After a few times of this, it will become a 
> pain in the A.
> > And in the meantime, if you need quick acceleration to avoid a 
> problem, you
> > cannot count on it being available.
> >
> > So, before you tear down the carb in a search for the culprit wayward junk
> > in there, how is your gas tank?  If it is full of crud, your 
> "fixed" carb is
> > going to suffer the same fate (or the other one).  Check your rubber hoses
> > first - at the tank and over the rear axel.  They might be disintegrating
> > and the tank is OK.  It could even be the accelerator pump cups IN the
> > carbs.  They only seem to last a couple of years anymore, 
> especially if the
> > carbs were allowed to dry out.  The point is - find the source 
> and fix THAT!
> >
> > Later, JR
> > '61 Rampside Standard 4/110
> > '65 Monza Convertible 4/140
> > '66 beater Coupe - "icemobile" 4/140
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