<VV> Was VAPOR LOCK - now starting after storage

[J R Read]

For the (essentially once a year) spring ritual of starting the engine when 
the carbs are dry, it only takes (less than) 5 minutes to loosen the pointy 
bolt which holds the pump in place.  It can be primed (along with the carb 
bowls) by manually pumping the fuel for that first start.  Hold it so that 
the pump push rod is on the edge of the pump housing and gently push the 
pump down to activate the pushrod.  Repeat the action several times (maybe 
around 15 to 20) until you feel pressure or can see or smell gas in the 
carbs.  Reinstall the pump and turn the key.
Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Sethracer at aol.com>
To: <harryyarnell at verizon.net>; <ronh at owt.com>; <corvairduval at cox.net>; 
<kevin at kcvairbrush.com>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 2:36 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Fwd: Re: VAPOR LOCK


>I wouldn't say paranoid. But I think the electric pump is a good idea - if
> it is used correctly - The alternative may well be worse. After sitting,
> crank,  crank ,crank and it won't start. Pull the air cleaner and pour 
> some
> gas down the  carb or air cleaner, washing oil off the cylinder walls, 
> then it
> starts. Which  is worse? I don't know.
>
> How about crank it a bit, then turn on the pump and start it up. No
> downside. - Seth
>
>