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by TheCommish
Sat Aug 26, 2017 9:33 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Test Fuel Gage out of Dash
Replies: 4
Views: 626

Re: Test Fuel Gage out of Dash

I have in my hand, the instrument panel gas gauge only. Out of the car.

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by TheCommish
Sat Aug 26, 2017 9:31 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Test Fuel Gage out of Dash
Replies: 4
Views: 626

Re: Test Fuel Gage out of Dash

Not my question....
by TheCommish
Sat Aug 26, 2017 7:18 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Test Fuel Gage out of Dash
Replies: 4
Views: 626

Test Fuel Gage out of Dash

I have a fuel guage I pulled out of the instrument panel, don't know if its good, how do I bench test it? :helpsos:
by TheCommish
Thu Aug 24, 2017 10:45 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Lifters noise at start up
Replies: 17
Views: 3147

Re: Lifters noise at start up

Florida heat is 90f-95f
Need Zink in Oil thats why Diesel 15w40
by TheCommish
Thu Aug 24, 2017 9:19 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Lifters noise at start up
Replies: 17
Views: 3147

Lifters noise at start up

Since I put Diesel 15w40 in my 63, my lifters are real noisy, can I add a lifter additive, or accept this as a "Corvair" thing where oil drains out.
by TheCommish
Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:41 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: what test equipment is required for older cars without computers
Replies: 5
Views: 1247

what test equipment is required for older cars without computers

Other than dwell meter and timing light, what else do I need?
by TheCommish
Mon Jul 24, 2017 9:59 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Fuel
Replies: 23
Views: 4282

Re: Fuel

With new fuel filter on electric pump, now running 2 pumps, replaced right carb, and rubber vac lines, engine runs well, at least it did. Today drove 5 miles, stopped for 1 hr, started drove 7 miles, no big problem, but appeared to be starving for gas, got 1 gal of gas, drove 3 miles, finally quit, ...
by TheCommish
Thu Jul 13, 2017 6:12 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Fuel
Replies: 23
Views: 4282

Re: Fuel

Update.... Hooked up electric fuel pump with new cartridge fuel filter. Tested the pump sends fuel properly. addressed Vapor lock. Pulled all spark plugs, to turn engine over to clear vapor lock. Hit starter, poof Fire in engine compartment! put it out, minor damage, forgot to disconnect coil wire. ...
by TheCommish
Sat Jun 24, 2017 9:06 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Fuel
Replies: 23
Views: 4282

Re: Fuel FIRE!

Now I did it! Pulled all plugs, turned it over, cought fire, wires, carb, etc, lucky I put it out in about 2 minutes.!
by TheCommish
Sat Jun 24, 2017 5:36 am
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Fuel
Replies: 23
Views: 4282

Re: Fuel ++

I have now drained all gas, removed the Electric Fuel Pump, installed Gas filter at Tank side and put 2 gas gas in it,. Now another issue.....Engine won't turn over. Attempted by hand using the belt, am I in a 3 day old Vapor Lock? Previous owner said "I installed an electric fuel pump because ...
by TheCommish
Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:26 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Fuel
Replies: 23
Views: 4282

Re: Fuel

Allow me to try to explain, just bought the car. Drove it a few miles, ran great. Filled the gas tank with 11.5 gallons . 3 miles later, engine kept stalling, drove home at 10mph, appeared to be starving for gas. Previous owner had electric fuel pump installed, because engine was getting vapor lock....
by TheCommish
Thu Jun 22, 2017 5:29 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Fuel
Replies: 23
Views: 4282

Re: Fuel

I am really thinking of removing the Electric Pump, as the Stock pump works.
by TheCommish
Thu Jun 22, 2017 5:23 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: 63 EM Stock vs Electric Fuel Pump
Replies: 2
Views: 684

63 EM Stock vs Electric Fuel Pump

The person I got my car from was having vapor lock occasionally in hot weather, he was told to buy an electric fuel pump in it, and run them together. I question that as the problem, I'm looking for some idea's?
by TheCommish
Thu Jun 22, 2017 5:19 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Size of gas line EM
Replies: 3
Views: 398

Size of gas line EM

I want to buy a piece of Rubber gas line from Steel line in tunnel to Gas Tank, what is the Inner Diameter?
by TheCommish
Wed Jun 21, 2017 4:41 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Fuel
Replies: 23
Views: 4282

Re: Fuel

5 miles to home, engine stalling, 1st and 2nd gear able to get home though
by TheCommish
Wed Jun 21, 2017 4:39 pm
Forum: Corvair Talk
Topic: Fuel
Replies: 23
Views: 4282

Re: Fuel

b74eqcm wrote: Wed Jun 21, 2017 2:57 pm Yes, the small can to the right of the pump is a filter. You really didn't complete your thought. 3 miles later, what happened? Engine died? Wouldn't restart? You checked for gas in the carbs and there wasn't any? More info please.
Is this filter replaceable, or able to clean it out?

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