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Re: Vapor Lock??

To: "Frank Clarici" <spritenut@exit109.com>, "Randy Trautman" <trautman@nwlink.com>
Subject: Re: Vapor Lock??
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2004 07:44:50 +0100
Cc: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
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It could also be a perished or slightly leaking rubber fuel pipe between
tank and pump, which may not leak fuel out, but can allow the pump to draw
in air when it is working hard, gradually causing fuel starvation at the
carbs.

Guy

----- Original Message ----- 
From "Frank Clarici" <spritenut at exit109.com>
To: "Randy Trautman" <trautman@nwlink.com>
Cc: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2004 4:05 AM
Subject: Re: Vapor Lock??


> Randy Trautman wrote:
>
> > I'm new to Midgets and am having a problem that resembles fuel
> > starvation
>
> The next time this happens, remove the gas cap. If you hear a rush of
> air, it's a clogged (or rusted) gas cap vent.
>
> -- 
> Frank Clarici






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