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Re: diagnosis please....

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Subject: Re: diagnosis please....
From: "Edgar Gonzalez" <datsunspl311@home.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2001 20:55:43 -0700
Hi Mike,

Make sure you get an oil pressure safety switch.  I am considering getting
an electric fuel pump myself and will install a safety switch.  I've seen
the safety switch go anywhere from $13 to $25.  I think it'll be $$$ well
spent.

Edgar Gonzalez
San Diego, CA
http://www.spl212.com
69 SPL311
60 SPL212

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Breen" <elvis@channel1.com>
To: "Mike Breen" <elvis@channel1.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2001 8:09 PM
Subject: Re: diagnosis please....


> Thanks for all your responses. The hesitation/sputtering is now happening
> intermittently, even without cutting the engine for a short duration.
Based
> on your feedback, I am treating this as a vapor lock problem. Short term I
> will try the "clothes pins as heat sink" technique, but I think I may try
> and install an electric fuel pump. From what I have been able to research,
> this appears to be a pretty straightforward solution to the vapor lock
> problem. So ...
>
> Has anybody installed an electric fuel pump? Would you care to share (in
as
> much detail is you can) the how and where of the procedure and any other
> information you think is pertinent. Any recommendations on a specific pump
> and where I can purchase it.
>
> Thanks as always.
>
> Mike
>
> 68 2000
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Breen" <elvis@channel1.com>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 9:15 PM
> Subject: diagnosis please....
>
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I could use your help diagnosing the following symptoms:
> >
> > 1. drive around for 20 to 30 minutes with no problems - in fact the car
is
> > running great.
> > 2. turn off the engine for 5 to 10 minutes
> > 3. start driving around again
> >
> > As I accelerate, the car hesitates as if fuel is not getting through.
The
> > hesitation is worse at higher RPMs. The problem is intermittent and it
> does
> > seem to go away after I drive for a while.
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mike
> >
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