Re: IML: My '67 needs help idling after warm start

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Sounds like a possible vapor- lock problem. Check the fuel lines, to make sure their not too close, or touching any hot engine components.Also try changing the fuel filter.Ya'll have a nice day, Dave.

 

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> From: Tim Klein <iml@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
>
> > 
> > I'm currently on the road in my '67 far from home (posting this from 
> > a hotel room in Bentonville, Arkansas), and the Imperial has 
> > developed a new problem. So far it hasn't left me stranded, but I 
> > figured I'd better post here now, in case it does get that bad before 
> > I make it home... 
> > 
> > I'm finding that if I start the engine after it's good and warm (from 
> > driving), it won't stay running unless I keep my foot on the gas a 
> > little. And even then, as I'm slowly driving out of whatever parking 
> > lot I'm in, it hesitates a bit, acting as if it's barely getting 
> > enough fuel. 
> > 
> > But... starting up cold is no problem. And once I get on the road, 
> > it's fine. And after it's been up 
> to speed for a while, I don't have 
> > to keep my foot on the gas while idling at a red light. In other 
> > words, the problem (so far) happens only upon restarting the car 
> > while the engine is still warm. 
> > 
> > Fuel pump problem, maybe? For a '67, is that one of those blessed 
> > parts that's actually easy to find in retail auto parts shops? (Even 
> > if so, I doubt I'm up to replacing it myself.) 
> > 
> > Thanks for any advice! 
> > 
> > Tim Klein 
> > '67 Crown 4DHT 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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