<VV> Occasional total loss of accelerator response at stoplights

[Ron]

Or starving?  I had a case once when a rubber connector in the gas line from 
the tank had a slight air leak.  Since it's a suction line, it doesn't leak 
any gasoline while running but does suck some air bubbles.  The fuel pump 
had enough excess capacity that it ran fine except when idling and during an 
extended idle like at a stoplight, the carbe would run down and it would run 
poorly on startup until the bowls filled again.  Then once the engine 
stalled completely and wouldn't restart which forced me to find and fix the 
problem.  That was years ago and it's been fine ever since.  I'm glad I 
didn't have an electric pump or it would have pumped the tank dry while 
driving.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "chuck mckinley" <cmckinley313 at verizon.net>
To: "Matt Nall" <patiomatt at aol.com>
Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2012 2:23 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Occasional total loss of accelerator response at 
stoplights


> OK, I'll try it, but if I turn the mixture screws in 2 turns, they'll be
> completely closed! I suspect the motor will just quit. However, I agree
> with your assessment that it might be loading up, I've had that problem
> on and off forever. The last few months the car has been running the
> best since I've owned it (1993-present), so I think it's "close", and it
> would be GREAT to get the last few percent.
>
> Chuck
>
> On Sun, 2012-06-03 at 17:06 -0400, Matt Nall wrote:
>>
>>
>> And it only happens when I'm stopped and have been idling for a
>> minute or two. I'm ready to tear into the carbs again, but would like
>> some hints about where to focus, if my description provides any useful
>> clues.
>> Thanks as always (in advance) for your expertise.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Chuck McKinley
>>
>> ========================================================
>>
>>
>>  1  Sounds to me like your accel pumps are working.. otherwise the engine 
>> would die!
>>
>>
>> 2  I THINK  you are "loading up"   Turn BOTH  idle mixture screws in 2 
>> turns.. .see if it stays smooth...  then go test it.
>>
>>
>> Matt Nall
>> Charleston, Oregon
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>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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