Re: [MV] Fw: GPW/MB AC Fuel Pump - vapour lock.

From: fv74@altavista.net
Date: Mon Jan 24 2000 - 11:23:10 PST


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John

Also make sure that your heat riser valve is not stuck in the closed position. This will make your intake run alot hotter than normal.

Dave Fillman
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 ---- you wrote:
> >Hi there MV listers,
> >Now vapour lock is where the air temp around the engine gets so hot that
> the
> >fuel, bubbles, vapourises or just plain doesn't get to the carby. So the
> >jeep won't start, and the engine will need to cool down before you get any
> >chance to move again. It usually happens here on a really hot sunny day
> >after a long run.
> >Rgds,
> >
> >John - Sydney Australia

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