[Healeys] Vapor Lock Symptoms (Kind Of)

[Oudesluys]

I have to agree with Ira. Fresh restauration, first thing to check is 
clogged fuel lines and filters. Were all rubber tubes replaced? Was the 
tank cleaned? If not do now. Old tubing will dissolve and dry dirt will 
dislodge and clog lines and filters.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL


Op 8-4-2012 7:04, Steven schreef:
> Hi All,
> I've got a 61 BN7 that recently began to experience what felt like 
> fuel starvation (spitting and sputtering).  At first it only acted up 
> after a drive and it sat for a couple of minutes but now it's doing it 
> all the time.  I almost didn't make it home today.  As it's a fresh 
> restoration and have been driving it since October with no issues I'm 
> kind of stumped.  It's got a new fuel pump and carbs have been rebuilt 
> so I thought it might be the fuel filter which is located just after 
> the fuel pump, so I replaced it but same symptoms kept happening.  I 
> should mention that my fuel pump is running like crazy and louder than 
> normal, unless I'm at idle for a while until the fuel line fills up 
> and then it quits down.  But when I begin to drive, it gets very loud 
> again like it can't keep the line full, then the spitting and 
> sputtering stars all over again.  I did check to see if there's a fuel 
> leak but no leak exists.  Any one have any ideas?
>
> Steve
> 61' BN7
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