<VV> Long crank times after "rest"

[Dave Ziegler]

On Feb 21, 2006, at 2:33 PM, Harry Yarnell wrote:

> Larry mentioned replacing rubber hoses. Not sure that will solve your 
> problems, but he is right about the carb bowls going dry over an 
> extended park. Takes time to refill the bowls. An electric pump would 
> solve this.
> Oh, not sure WHY the bowls go dry.
>
Maybe 'cause gasoline evaporates??   ggggggg

Dave.. .

> Harry Yarnell
> Perryman Garage and Orphanage
> hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr. James Waddell" 
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> Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 1:18 PM
> Subject: <VV> Long crank times after "rest"
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>> Although all the surface water in Minnesota is still
>> quite firm, I am thinking "spring" and taking the wraps
>> off my 1965 Monza Convertible (110 HP, PG).
>>
>> She (Kitty) takes a long time to get going after a rest.
>> I can expect that after her long winter's nap, but even
>> after sitting overnight, I have to crank that starter
>> a long time before she fires up. I did try squirting a
>> little gasoline down the air cleaner towards the carbs,
>> and she fired up right away, but I kinda don't want to
>> do that on a regular basis. After she fires she runs great.
>>
>> Can somebody with a lot more experience than me, give me
>> some advice. Is my fuel pump weak? Or do I need to do
>> something with the carbs? (They are perfectly balanced,
>> or at least they were a couple of years and maybe 1,000 miles
>> ago when I last checked.)
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>>
>> Jim Waddell.
>> College of Veterinary Medicine
>> at the University of Minnesota
>> (612) 625-3118
>>
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