<VV> Unvented Gas Cap? Re: strage thing with my 66 Corsa

[Ulli Dittmar]

Hi all,

do you remember my "what do I need for maintenance for the next 10 years" list I was asking you guys last year right before winter? I needed the first part of that list - the fuel pump! An other thing to re-order in the next couple month ;-) - thanks for your replys.
Have a great day in the US

Regards
Ulli - the Ba-vair-ian

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61 Monza 900 Sedan
63 Monza 900 Convertible
65 Monza 110 Coupe
66 Corsa Convertible
84 Porsche 911 Targa
86 Porsche 356 Speedster Kit Car
91 Porsche 964, C4
62 VW Split Window Bus
65 VW Split Window Bus

Am 26.04.2012 um 17:26 schrieb FrankCB at aol.com:

> Hi Ulli,
>  
> One possibility is that your gas tank is not vented.  As the Corvair engine runs, the fuel pump pulls gasoline out of the tank which must be replaced by air entering through the VENTED tank gas cap.  If the vent is blocked, a vacuum gradually builds up in the tank which will prevent fuel from leaving the tank and flowing to the fuel pump.  If your level of fuel in your tank is well below the "full" level, try running the engine with the gas cap removed.  If this solves your problem, then replace your gas cap with a stock Corvair vented cap.  The correct cap will make a rattling noise when you shake it demonstrating that the venting valve is working correctly.
> Good luck and let us know if this solves your problem.
>  
> mit besten Wunschen,
> Frank Burkhard    
>  
> In a message dated 4/26/2012 11:02:52 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, info at california-camping.de writes:
> Hi to all,
> 
> I passed inspection on yesterday, go it licensed today. Everything fine so far.
> Drove to work this morning - fine. Got back into the car after work, it started right up, backed out of the parking lot, put in the first gear, second .... engine died while driving. Wont start after that.
> I waited for about 15 minutes tried it again: starts right up, drives in first, as soon you shift into second engine shuts down.
> 
> Now I am back from a 30 minute foot walk and I do hope that any of you Corvair specialists  has an idea of what is wrong with my baby.
> 
> 
> Regards
> Ulli
>