<VV> hydraulic lock

[Ron]

The cause is a leaky carb float valve and parked on an uphill incline.  It 
has happened to me.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Kovacs" <kovacsmj at sbcglobal.net>
To: "VV" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>; <fastvair at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2012 7:15 AM
Subject: <VV> hydraulic lock


> Symptom: I had a problem starting my '66 PG. Starter engaged but would not 
> turn
> over the engine. I replaced the starter and had the exact same problem. It
> reminded me of a hydraulic lick on radial engines when fuel/oil would 
> drain into
> the bottom cylinder and 'locks' the engine.
>
> Solution: I then pulled the engine though by the bolt in the pulley.
> One cylinder seemed very tight, but did pull through with some gentle 
> pressure
> on the wrench.
>
> Engine turned over easily and started.
>
> Cause: ??? How does enough fluid get into an HO engine to lock the 
> cylinder.
> Can one carb drain in enough??  Replace the fuel inlet valve, lower /check 
> float
> level?
> MIKE KOVACS
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