Don---does the fuel pump start pumping fast the hotter it gets? If
so-wonder if you have trash in the tank that is getting sucked into the
pick up line. In the BJ8--at least, there is a sock filter over the line
inside the tank. I can get clogged up.
> [Original Message]
> From: Don <don@anglesey.us>
> To: Healeys <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 6/11/2007 12:34:34 AM
> Subject: Vapor Lock
>
> I continue to have a vapor lock problem whenever the car stands at idle
> for long periods (5 to 10 min) once it gets over around 80 degrees. It
> also happens after shutting down and trying to restart if the car isn't
> allowed to cool down some. As long as the car is moving and air is
> flowing the problem doesn't exist. Has anyone routed the gas line to
> the other side on a BN4 to get away from the exhaust, looks possible but
> wondering where I would cross back? I currently have the fuel line
> running on the inside rail but up front where it comes up from under the
> exhaust into the carbs seems to be an extremely hot area and the source
> of my problem. Has anyone tried heat tape or any other suggestions to
> keep the fuel line cool or is rerouting the only alternative?
> Thanks,
> Don
> 57' BN4
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