[6pack] Fuel percolation

[Bob Danielson]

I'm in awe of the fact that you got the Mrs To Be to ride in a TR6 from NYC
to DC & back, probably on the Jersey Turnpike in 90+ degree heat & humidity.
I hate making that trip in a modern car with A/C. She's a keeper!


Bob Danielson
1975 TR6 CF38503U
Running w/ Throttle Body Injection
Toyota 5 Speed & Nissan LSD
http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org 


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From: 6pack-bounces+75tr6=tr6.danielsonfamily.org at autox.team.net
[mailto:6pack-bounces+75tr6=tr6.danielsonfamily.org at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Erik Sulcs
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:52 AM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] Fuel percolation

Hello Listers,

Last weekend I drove from NYC to Wash. DC and back.  It was over 95 degrees
on both Sat. and Sunday.  My 1974 car has the original Stromberg carbs and a
pair of aftermarket air filters.  The car drove exceptionally well except
for after driving for a few hours, I noticed that it almost wanted to
stall-out when I pulled over for gas.  I would have to keep blipping the
throttle to keep the revs up or it would have died.  Then, the problem would
have been starting it, as it would only crank and would have a very
difficult time starting.  If I'm not mistaken this is symptomatic of, "fuel
percolation".  Can someone explain exactly what that is and how can I avoid
it on our cars?
I've seen heat shields advertised by the big 3.  Does anyone have experience
with these?  Are they effective?
I almost became, "that guy" that stalled-out in the Lincoln Tunnel late
Sunday afternoon... not a good way to end the trip w/ my Mrs. to-be...
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