I have in my hand, the instrument panel gas gauge only. Out of the car.
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- Sat Aug 26, 2017 9:33 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Test Fuel Gage out of Dash
- Replies: 4
- Views: 626
- 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....
- 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?
- 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
Need Zink in Oil thats why Diesel 15w40
- 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.
- 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?
- 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, ...
- 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. ...
- 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.!
- 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 ...
- 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....
- 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.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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
- Wed Jun 21, 2017 4:39 pm
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Fuel
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4282
Re: Fuel
Is this filter replaceable, or able to clean it out?