<VV> One side running hot, carb issue??

[J R Read]

Left side normally runs hotter than right, but it should not be THAT much. 
Left has longer exhaust log and the oil cooler.  You might notice that the 
left door always opens first and closes last.

I agree that a lean condition on the left could be your problem.

Later, JR


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From: "4carbcorvair" <4carbcorvair at gmail.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 2:21 PM
Subject: <VV> One side running hot, carb issue??


> Hi all. Recently installed some replacement heads due to a dropped valve
> seat on number 5 exhaust. The replacement heads were very good originals,
> low miles from a guess as they looked new. No machine work done to them. I
> did install new valves, seals, etc.... The issue, one side seems to be
> running hot. I put my laser/digital thermometer gun on the right side
> exhaust (furthest back), where the tube meets the log and get a reading in
> the 220 degree range at idle after about 20 min. Now, the left side. I get 
> a
> reading of about 420 on the most rear exhaust measured at the same spot. 
> The
> guage in my Corsa reads 275ish at idle..... I am having a bit of a
> sputtering problem, which I believe to be a carb issue. I'm thinking I may
> be running a bit lean on that side? I've got number 52 jets in the mains,
> 50's in the secondaries. Any thoughts or opinions?
>
> -- 
> Ronnie
>
> 66 Corsa vert, 140, 4speed.
>
> Maine
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