Whatsit doing?
> [Original Message]
> From: scott willis <ahpowered@hotmail.com>
> To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 4/21/05 3:19:07 PM
> Subject: Vapor Lock Symptoms?
>
> Hi folks,
>
> My 60 BN7 appears to have one carb acting up or vapor lock or???
>
> It happens after the car gets very warm. The weather has been in the 80's
> lately and it never did this before. I thought I found the problem. The
> linkage was loose between carbs. I tightened that and all was well until
> today when I went for a long hard drive.
>
> What are the signs of vapor lock? The fuel pipe carb to carb feels very
hot
> to the touch though my temp gauge never goes above 180. Could the heat
cause
> a problem btween carbs? Would the braided fuel lines help? Should I
consider
> this a potential problem?
>
> My points look good. I have yet to pull the plugs because it happens
> intermitently but I have been told to through away these Champion plugs.
I
> have new Autolites ready to install.
>
> I have new plug wires and cap.
>
> I suppose a float could be sticking or I may have some dirt in a jet etc.
> I'm just wondering why it gets worse as I get warm.
>
> Thanks for any sugeestions.
>
> Cheers,
> Scott
> Mashed BN7
>
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