Terry,
I don't know about the heat shield, but I did try a couple of things that
helped when I had vapor lock problems during the hot summers in Atlanta.
First, I changed to an electric fuel pump. That makes sure that the fuel
line is full of fuel instead of vapors. Second, I made sure that I replaced
the engine compartment fuel line that was larger in diameter than it
actually needed to be with the correct line. I haven't had any problem for
years since doing those simple things. Good Luck.
Michael Altomare
'77 Spitfire 1500
Kennesaw, GA
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry L. Thompson <tlt@digex.net>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 9:26 PM
Subject: Vapor Lock
>
> With the addition of a header next month and a set of dual HIF4's (which
> are overly susceptible to overheating of the bimetal element in the float
> bowl), I'm trying to think ahead and plan for overheating problems this
> spring.
>
> Short of ordering the item from Rimmer bros. in England, does anyone have
a
> source or a shadetree-mechanic replacement for the "Heat Shield" that
> deflects heat from the header away from the carb float bowls?
>
> Any other ideas on how to reduce vapor-lock?
>
> Any suggestions, as always, are greatly appreciated.
>
> Terry L. Thompson
> '76 Spit 1500
> Maryland
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