Feel like I experienced all of that Dave!

I just had a SUCCESSFUL hot start 1 hour after the fact.

That is a FIRST with this engine.
I’ve been fighting this since break-in when the engine was on the ground.

Stoked!!!

gerg
Monroe, LA

Current cars and other fun stuff -> [gregblakeney.smugmug.com]

I'm still wrestling with flooding of my carburetor.

To fix the problem, I replaced the needle and seat with a kit from Clark's, and readjusted the float. This did not fix the problem, so I'm beating the bushes to find the problem.

The kit from Clark's came with 2 gaskets in the shipping bag, along with a couple of clips that weren't associated with the old parts. Can anyone explain why there are 2 different thickness gaskets and what the clips are for?

1966 140 Monza PG convertible
Ventura County, CA

here's the pic of the kit contents...

1966 140 Monza PG convertible
Ventura County, CA

I also tested the electric pump pressure and it is 4psi. No leaking from the other 3 carbs.

1966 140 Monza PG convertible
Ventura County, CA

and float doesn't sink in water...

1966 140 Monza PG convertible
Ventura County, CA

You use the different gaskets to get the float tang perpendicular with the tip of the needle. If it hits the needle at an angle it puts a side load on it and can make it leak. Sometimes you have to stack gaskets. No need for the clips.

Joel
Northlake, TX
5 Ultravans, 145 Corvairs and counting...

OK, I keep staring at your pic - trying to figure it out.

My old eyes see a "tube" across the throat of the top.

My secondary tops do not have this "tube"?

Grasping at straws:

Have you checked the top with a straight edge to see if it is warped?

Years ago, my feeble memory recalls a thread (Coventuredave?) discussing the base of venturi clusters being warped?

The secondaries with the lock out have that tube.

RJ tools
Salem,Oregon

OK, the resolution to the venturi dribble problem.

I talked to Corventure Dave in person and got his advice. I put a kink in the float spring to increase sealing force and increased the float height adjustment from 1-1/16" (the manual value) to 1-1/8".

This cured the bowl overflow problem. A road trod by many a Corvair owner...

Thanks again to Dave and to others who offered advice in this thread.

1966 140 Monza PG convertible
Ventura County, CA

Ay VairTer,
Absolutely my pleasure. I'm glad it was a easy fix. May I recommend that when you have time, to also check and adjust the other 3 float springs.
Time to get out and enjoy that Corvair.

Corventure Dave