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85 4cyl carb vapor lock..

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what causes it and how do i correct it?
 

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I beleive vapor lock is caused by gas boiling inside the fuel lines, usually from being ran too close to the exhaust. Maybe move the lines away from the exhaust, or shield them somehow?

Are you sure that's your problem? What's the symptoms?
 

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JChalfan said:
I beleive vapor lock is caused by gas boiling inside the fuel lines, usually from being ran too close to the exhaust. Maybe move the lines away from the exhaust, or shield them somehow?

Are you sure that's your problem? What's the symptoms?
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it can also be caused by poorly ventalated gas tank
 

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The guy selling the car says it runs and drives fine. But when you shut the car off it will not start back up for 15-20 minutes sometimes.. he says it needs new seals under the carb..
 

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Sometimes engine heat will cause the carb will boil the fuel out of the float bowl and into the intake. That makes a car hard to start and puffs of black smoke when you do get it to start. Sometimes a new float valve and seat along with a float level adjustment will fix this problem.
 

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jrichker said:
Sometimes engine heat will cause the carb will boil the fuel out of the float bowl and into the intake. That makes a car hard to start and puffs of black smoke when you do get it to start. Sometimes a new float valve and seat along with a float level adjustment will fix this problem.
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Thanks J.. If i buy this car will you be able to take a look at it for me?
 

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How hard is it to change the float and valves in the carb? Do they make a step by step book?
 

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bumpitty bump bump
 

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Thanks J.. If i buy this car will you be able to take a look at it for me?
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If you can find a Saturday when I am not swamped with other projects, I will be glad to help.
 

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If you can find a Saturday when I am not swamped with other projects, I will be glad to help.
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Awesome... Im picking this car up saturday and ill see how it acts for me.. The guy im buying it off of is the rich business type who knows nothing of cars so it may be a simple fix ill keep you posted..
 
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