RE: Heat transfer and fuel routing

[Richard Kinsley <r.kinsley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sean B wrote:
> 
> I understand that the issue is carbs getting too hot to the touch, but 
> if it is also hot fuel, Don Dulmage has the answer.  Me and my friends 
> with vapor lock problems tried his fuel pump heat shield and, sure 
> enough, the vapor lock problems "evaporated". :-p
> 
> Sean
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You are absolutely right. I think the heat shield would help me greatly 
BUT I think the routing of the fuel line which takes it within 1" or 
less of the headers is a real concern. I am really leaning towards 
changing over to an electric pump near the tank and bringing the fuel 
line up the rear of the engine to avoid the headers. I don't think you 
can reroute the line up high and then back down to the mechanical pump 
to avoid the headers. Can the mechanical Holley high performance 80gph 
pump suck it uphill like that?  


Rich Kinsley  '64 Polara 4 dr 318poly w/goodies


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