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Vapor Lock
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TomO |
12-22-2014 @ 7:14 AM
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David J, It is not necessary to get testy, because someone tried to give V8JR another item to look at besides your answer. V8JR did ask for for any thoughts and TRJFord8 gave him a valid answer to his question.
Tom
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David J |
12-21-2014 @ 2:01 PM
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It is not hard to tell the difference between no or weak spark and lack of fuel . I personally use champion UD16 plugs because they have a hollow center and you can see spark in there as the motor runs . Really handy to diagnose most ignition or miss issues by simply looking into the plugs . If you have distributor or wire issues it shows up real well . Yes coils & condensers can cause symptoms similar to vapor lock but again it is real easy to tell if it is spark or fuel supply issues . AND the person asking the question asked about " vapor lock " NOT ignition problems . As I posted before simply using non-oxy gas is all I do and I have no vapor lock issues . This is stock 33-34 cars only and yes the ignition stuff is in good order .
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DD931 |
12-21-2014 @ 1:38 PM
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I'll bet that at least 80% of "vapor lock" problems are actually bad coils!!
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trjford8 |
12-21-2014 @ 8:24 AM
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Are you sure you have vapor lock? Many times a bad coil or other ignition problems can give similar symptoms.
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Drbrown |
12-20-2014 @ 8:33 PM
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Electric fuel pump at tank.
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David J |
12-20-2014 @ 6:59 PM
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Running nonoxy gas helps . All that's needed with my cars .
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V8JR |
12-20-2014 @ 6:41 PM
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What suggestions is there for eliminating/minimizing vapor lock? Thanks for any thoughts - V8JR
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