<VV> 140 Running hot ??? Help

[Ron]

It'll run hot if it's too lean or if the timing is retarded.  Otherwise, 
don't run full throttle ALL the time.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "michael" <mrmph170 at comcast.net>
To: <virtualVairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 1:58 PM
Subject: <VV> 140 Running hot ??? Help


> Hi gang. My 140 is running very hot. The carbs are rebuilt. Timing and 
> points are set. Fuel pressure is correct. Belt is not slipping and both 
> cooling vents open correctly. When I drive it and pull over or slow down 
> to let it get cool, it won't. It is running a little rich. ?????? Thanks 
> Michael
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Chris C, Warwick RI" <ricorvair at cox.net>
> To: <virtualVairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 5:09 PM
> Subject: Re: <VV> Tires again. Sorry
>
>
>> The rims I are replacing have 195/70/14 on front and 205/70/40 rear.  It 
>> looks stuffed.  Had to trim the front a bit to allow for cornering and 
>> bounce.
>>
>> At 10:49 AM 3/23/2006, you wrote:
>>>With a 6.5" rim you can live with a wider range of backspacing. I'd think 
>>>anything from 3.5" to about 4.5" would be fine.
>>>
>>>Just be aware you won't find great tires in a 14" diameter. (Best I could 
>>>find in anything close to a right outer diameter was an H-rated all 
>>>season 205/60-14)
>>>
>>>Bill
>>>
>>>Chris C, Warwick RI wrote:
>>>
>>>>I am looking at some rims on ebay item #8047348725
>>>>
>>>>I have inquired on the backspacing. They are 6.5 wide.   Am I correct in 
>>>>my understanding that for that width rim 4 inches would be a good 
>>>>backspacing?
>>>>
>>>>Thanks.
>>>>
>>>>Once I get over $100 for shipping.
>>>>
>>>>
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