Vapor Lock On A Beautiful NW Summer Day
First trip today over 5 miles since we purchased the Dart. Post head rebuild, new rod and main bearings, rear main seal, tranny overhaul, resurface flywheel and new clutch, new radiator. After 40 minutes on the highway, the \6 starts to surge and looses power. Let it sit on the side of the highway for 10 minutes and it's surging along again, dyeing at intersections. At the 45 mile turn around, I figure its vapor lock. How to get home? Wrap a water soaked rag around the fuel line and tie a little aluminum foil between the wet rag and manifold. Flashback to being 16 again. Glad I did this with my brother instead of my wife! HA!!
First trip today over 5 miles since we purchased the Dart. Post head rebuild, new rod and main bearings, rear main seal, tranny overhaul, resurface flywheel and new clutch, new radiator. After 40 minutes on the highway, the \6 starts to surge and looses power. Let it sit on the side of the highway for 10 minutes and it's surging along again, dyeing at intersections. At the 45 mile turn around, I figure its vapor lock. How to get home? Wrap a water soaked rag around the fuel line and tie a little aluminum foil between the wet rag and manifold. Flashback to being 16 again. Glad I did this with my brother instead of my wife! HA!!
