<VV> 1965 starting problem

[J R Read_HML]

The gas in the float bowls has evaporated.  Takes a few cranks to fill them 
back up - assuming a stock fuel pump.
Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "hugh" <hugpeg at embarqmail.com>
To: "Virtual Vairs" <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 8:19 PM
Subject: <VV> 1965 starting problem


> If I let my wife's 65 140 convertible sit for any time , week or two, the 
> only way to get it going again is to pull the air filter and pour some gas 
> into each carb.  Somethimes it starts and runs immediately but sometimes 
> it takes a couple of tries.  Do I have a float problem or what else might 
> cause this.
> Thanks
> Hugh
>
> Ps. Our rampy is ready for the road once again.  Look out North Carolina.
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