Vapor Lock

67 shadetree mechanic · 05-15-2001, 10:20 PM

I've check the fuel lines from end to end. They apear fine (plenty of seperation from hot metal). The car has only driven a few times in the past two years and only once since headers were installed. That day it was indeed hot. The car just died while moving down the road as though it lost spark. It did restart shortly after everything cooled a spell.

I'm assuming it was vapor lock but could be another problem. Like I said, the car has benn garaged (in-work) for about 2 years now. Maybe I'm just chasing a ghost.

I appreciate your advice but would like to understand the vapor lock a little better. Sounded like you were describing a sudden lost in fuel pressure due boiling fuel within the fuel lines or in the carb bowl or did I misinterpret what your saying?

Would appreciate any/all responses about this subject.

BTW, I'm also aware the cloths pin trick on old Ford flatheads. My pop has had a few of those back in his hayday.

Thank You!

05-15-2001, 10:20 PM	#10
67 shadetree mechanic Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 4	I've check the fuel lines from end to end. They apear fine (plenty of seperation from hot metal). The car has only driven a few times in the past two years and only once since headers were installed. That day it was indeed hot. The car just died while moving down the road as though it lost spark. It did restart shortly after everything cooled a spell. I'm assuming it was vapor lock but could be another problem. Like I said, the car has benn garaged (in-work) for about 2 years now. Maybe I'm just chasing a ghost. I appreciate your advice but would like to understand the vapor lock a little better. Sounded like you were describing a sudden lost in fuel pressure due boiling fuel within the fuel lines or in the carb bowl or did I misinterpret what your saying? Would appreciate any/all responses about this subject. BTW, I'm also aware the cloths pin trick on old Ford flatheads. My pop has had a few of those back in his hayday. Thank You!