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1966 CHEVROLET
70,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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My corvair hadn't been started in 6 years and now it has no power.
Oct 22, 2008 at 11:04 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Have you tuned it replaced fuel filter and drained old fuel added fresh? Changed oil ? Carbs may need rebuilt if gas was left in fuel bowl.
Oct 23, 2008 at 6:23 AM
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[quote:a5f35df7e6="Docfixit"]Have you tuned it replaced fuel filter and drained old fuel added fresh? Changed oil ? Carbs may need rebuilt if gas was left in fuel bowl.[/quote:a5f35df7e6]
yes
Oct 25, 2008 at 8:11 PM
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Check spark pull wire hold next to block should see blue/white spark 1/2 in. nice crack. If not coil weak
Also check to see if centrifugal advance is working. Weights may have siezed.
Oct 26, 2008 at 4:32 AM
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