vapor lock?

[TheCarNutz@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 7/7/02 11:27:54 AM Pacific Daylight Time, dardal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> Usually, vapor lock occurs only when you turn off your car.  


Well, I can tell you without a doubt that vapor lock can & does occur as you're driving.  It seems most cars & trucks effected by this problem are the 60's on back, and most of these vehicles only had mechanical fuel pumps.  There were various cures or remedies used over the years, including as someone else mentioned the wooden clothes pins on the gas line, wrapping the gas line between the fuel pump and carb with asbestos (before we knew the danger), or some other type insulation material.  Most of the problems occurred while driving on hot days, and especially climbing hills  your vehicle  simply acts like you're running out of gas.  Some people would pour water (if available) on their fuel pump, and that  many times would send them on their way.  This situation still happens time and time again today with the crappy gas we are getting.  An old timer told me a cure a long time ago, and it has saved many of my friends and other car club members on cruises, parades, etc.  Yo
u simply add 10% diesel fuel or kerosene to whatever amount of gas you put in the car, if you're experiencing vapor lock.  I've never seen it fail to cure the problem that some vehicles have had.  And there is no residual affect.
                                                             Bill B.
                                                             1951 & 1952 Crown Imperials    
                                                             1957 Imperial Southampton 4 Dr Htp