RE: Bad day today

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Bob, The real problem is that today's gas is formulated for new cars 
which all have closed pressurized fuel systems. I had the same problem 
you have on a 66 Hemi Charger I owned. The only way I could get the car 
restarted was to remove the air cleaner and spray flamable carb cleaner 
down the back carb. I finally solved the problem by installing an inline 
electric fuel pump back by the tank with a switch on the dash. I didn't 
use it all the time, just when I was having a problem. Starting in 68 
Mopar used a special combination fuel filter/vapor seperator on the 
Hemi's and 440's. They mounted down by the fuel pump and had an extra 
fitting for running a 1/4" return line back to the tank. These are still 
avaialable, I have an article here somewhere on instaling one.

Dan


Bob Fortson wrote:
> 
> I've heard folks here talk about it, but today it got
> me for the first time...and it was a major pita!
> 
> MY maxie 440 VAPOR LOCKED and stayed that way for a
> while. I have seen posts that blame the Edelbrocks for
> the problem, but I saw this only after they were
> bought and installed. Soooooo,
> 
> Will an electric fuel pump overcome the lock and force
> enough fuel into the carbs for ignition? Is there a
> country cure for this I don't know about? This was a
> major embarassment today 'cause "Ole Dumbass" at the
> wheel ran the battery down trying to crank the beast.
> I'd like to avoid this happening EVER again if I
> can...Help please if you can.
> 
> Bob Fortson


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