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Feb 28, 2022 · Mar 3, 2022. #14. Glad it's working for you, for now. I still think it isn't vapor lock--with vapor lock, fuel flow is reduced or eliminated, and the car runs for a while on what's left in the float bowls, then starts sputtering and dies. If the engine is running fine and then dies suddenly, that's almost always electrical.
May 7, 2013 · One of the side effects is it can cause vapour lock in some cars, including my Spitfire Mk3. The condition is very annoying because it always happens when the engines's been idling for a few minutes as in a traffic jam even though the water temperature is normal, the engine stops and won't start. The only option when it happens is to open the ...
Jul 22, 2016 · Re: Vapor Lock Issues. Next time try only cooling the carb. Since it is close to the exhaust and has the largest reservoir of fuel in it you will probably find you fix the problem just about as fast. Your car should have a heat shield between the exhaust and the carb.
Apr 28, 2001 · Leroy, easiest thing to do is wrap fuel line in heavy type aluminum foil. Best solution would be to install metal line. The black rubber is absorbing heat, giving you the vapor lock. You might also fabricate a metal shield around pump, to help keep it cool. Pay special attention where it routes close to exhaust system.
Apr 30, 2011 · Traffic in L.A., even back in the 1970's was bad enough to create percolation of the fuel in the carb bowls. Underhood temps on these little cars can become extreme. Here in Jawja, on a 90 degree (F) day, my Spit-6 overheated and percolated the fuel causing vapor lock.
1 day ago · Solving Vapor Lock–Required Items. Eliminating vapor lock is relatively simple. A few inexpensive, easily acquired parts, along with some hand tools is all that’s required to do the job during an afternoon (refer to the sidebar for a detailed list). First, buy a metal Duralast universal vapor-separator fuel filter designed originally for ...
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Jul 13, 2021 · Vapor lock will often result in stalling, hard starting, misfiring, rough running, and the engine accelerating poorly or hesitating. To solve vapor lock issues, you might need to address other problems in the vehicle such as overheating or misrouted fuel lines. Automotive technology has improved a great deal over the years.
