<VV> Problem after 66 Turbo engine rebuild

[Carlton Smith]

Ulli, 

J.B. is right, sounds like you are losing good spark at higher boost
pressure, try a new hot coil. You do have the pressure retard unit on it too
and functioning, right?

Carlton Smith
Indianapolis, IN
Circle City Corvairs Club
1965 Corsa 180 turbo convertible


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of John Beck
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 1:49 PM
To: Ulli Dittmar
Cc: virtualvairs
Subject: Re: <VV> Problem after 66 Turbo engine rebuild

Try replacing your coil.  --J.B.

Ulli Dittmar wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> first I want to say thanks to everybody who gave me input for my engine
rebuild.
> Now I have finished the engine rebuild on yesterday. I have replaced
following items:
>
> Heads
> barrels
> pistons
> rings (total seal)
> carb
> turbo
> distributor
> and much more little parts.
>
> The engine started right up with no problem, runs fine and speeds up to
3200 rpm like a champ....
>
> but the problem starts a 3300 - almost no acceleration, pressure reading
is the first mark after the "0" .
> It is like someone is holding me from behind. I have check ignition - hard
to tell if the pressure unit works fine - ignition is set to 24 degrees.
> What can cause these problems? Fuel pump (was replaced about 500 mls ago)?
>
> I am happy for every input to my problem to get is solved because, 
> like I have told you before, the German television is showing up in 
> two weeks to make a 45 minute show with my and a friends turbo (early 
> and late model)
>
> Regards
> Ulli the Ba-Vair-ian
>
> ---------------------------
>
> 61 Monza 900 Sedan
> 65 Monza 110 Coupe
> 66 Corsa Convertible
> 86 Porsche 356 Speedster Kit Car
> 91 Porsche 964, C4
> 90 Porsche 964, C4
> 62 VW Split Window Bus
> 65 VW Split Window Bus
>
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