<VV> rebuilding carbs

[Michael Kovacs]

Ray,
  Carbs probably had little to do with the carbon. If you do it yourself and are very careful and follow all advice for jet sizes etc, it is a cheap way to rebuild carbs. It only costs 4 major rebuild kits.
   
   Perhaps the prior owner did not exercise the engine to get the heads hot enough to keep the carbon from forming. I use a full throttle (4 carbs at about 40 mph) to work the system. You only have to accelerate to about 60 mph. I do this about once a week when the engine is hot, or when necessary to accelerate into a traffic pattern.
   
   Let's see what other advice you get.

Ray Rodriguez <reray at echoes.net> wrote:
  Greetings all,

I am preparing to rebuild my (140) carbs with the help of a friend who has some experience. I found that there was heavy carbon buildup in my engine (which had a very low mileage rebuild and was not burning oil) so I'm wondering if you guys could point me toward the known trouble spots etc. I'm just looking for a little advice as to what to look for and fix that might be particular to Corvairs. 

I had been planning to get my carbs professionally rebuilt, but I spent a lot more $$ then I expected on other parts of the car (heads) and now have to watch my budget. 

Thanks!

Ray Rodriguez


MIKE KOVACS