<VV> strage thing with my 66 Corsa

[Dale Dewald]

Hello Ulli,

To me this description suggests an electrical fault.  I would look for 
possible grounding of the ignition system, an intermittent power connection 
or perhaps a failing coil or condenser. However, it would be helpful to 
rule out fuel supply issues before doing a bunch of electrical 
troubleshooting. Try driving the car again and if it shuts down, quickly 
pull the air cleaner and cross tube.  Look down into one of the carburetors 
while actuating the throttle linkage.  If there is a squirt from the 
accelerator pump, then the fuel supply is most likely okay.

On a hunch, I would borrow the coil off one of your other Corvairs before I 
walk back.

Dale Dewald
Hancock, MI

At 12:00 4/26/2012 -0400, Ulli Dittmar wrote:
>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
>
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>61 Monza 900 Sedan
>63 Monza 900 Convertible
>65 Monza 110 Coupe
>66 Corsa Convertible
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>86 Porsche 356 Speedster Kit Car
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