<VV> New problem-Rampside will not start after sitting overnite

[shortle]

Dear JR,
Pump is up by the tank. I am certain I have no air leak in the lines (I think). Wouldn't I have fuel leaking their as well?
Again, thanks.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado.

-----Original Message-----
>From: J R Read_HML <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
>Sent: Jan 3, 2008 11:43 AM
>To: shortle <shortle556 at earthlink.net>, virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: Re: <VV> New problem-Rampside will not start after sitting overnite
>
>Pump is up by the tank?
>
>I suspect an air leak somewhere past the pump and before the carbs.  Most 
>likely place is where a rubber section of fuel line attaches to the metal 
>line.
>
>Later, JR
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "shortle" <shortle556 at earthlink.net>
>To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 12:21 PM
>Subject: <VV> New problem-Rampside will not start after sitting overnite
>
>
>> In the last 4 mornings, 1963 Rampside will crank over but will not start. 
>> I found this only happens when it drops to about 10 degrees F or colder. I 
>> have both chokes closing about 80% of the way but no fuel is present in 
>> the bowls (no fuel squirting from accelerator pumps) although I hear my 
>> electric pump pumping.After I fill up float chambers, vehicle fires 
>> instantly and runs properly for the rest of the day. All fuel lines + 
>> hoses, filters, pump,carb. rebuild, tune up, etc. are very recent (about 
>> 4,000 miles ago).
>> First off, what happens to the fuel in float bowls overnight?I have been 
>> using 91 octane premium purchased from Mobil. Normally vehicle has been 
>> parked with it about 24 degree F and performing very well.
>> Second, why can't my fuel pump (electric only) refill float bowls without 
>> vehicle being "re-primed"?
>> Finally, how about a fuel additive antifreeze? I suspect some H2O has 
>> found its way into my fuel tank and is the culprit in blocking flow. How 
>> about it, group.
>> I hope to finish my head temp. gauge install/ charging system diagnose + 
>> repair this weekend but have found myself pretty busy at the workplace 
>> after taking off
>> 10 days for the holidays.
>> I hope 2008 is a great time for us all!
>> Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado.
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