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    tony6167
    tony6167


    Number of posts : 45
    Location : salesville ohio
    Registration date : 2011-03-20

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    Post by tony6167 Mon May 02, 2011 8:37 pm

    HI ALL I HAVE A PROBLEM ON MY 1964 ECON PICKUP WHEN THE ENGINE HEATS UP YOU CAN WATCH THE FUEL IN THE BOWL SLOWLY QUIT FLOWING AND WHEN I COOL THE ENGINE DOWN IT STARTS FILLING ANY INFO WOULD HELP, IT HAS RUBBER LINES FROM THE PUMP TO THE CARB AND I NEED A GENERATOR IF ANYONE HAS A GOOD ONE. THANKS TONY.
    hywaychild
    hywaychild


    Number of posts : 389
    Location : oxford,arkansas
    Registration date : 2008-05-27

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    Post by hywaychild Mon May 02, 2011 9:15 pm

    a half dozen close pins or so on the line will get rid of the vapor lock
    Twinpilot001
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    Location : spokane ,Wa.
    Registration date : 2009-09-28

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    Post by Twinpilot001 Mon May 02, 2011 9:21 pm

    and=The clothes pins MUST be on a metal fuel line - also check to see if any fuel lines are routed close to engine & exhaust areas?? if so - move the line.
    tony6167
    tony6167


    Number of posts : 45
    Location : salesville ohio
    Registration date : 2011-03-20

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    Post by tony6167 Mon May 02, 2011 9:24 pm

    Maybe i should put medal lines on.Could the fuel pump cause this?
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    organ grinder


    Number of posts : 149
    Location : Wisconsin
    Registration date : 2008-10-12

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    Post by organ grinder Fri May 06, 2011 5:51 am

    Tony, I would definitely recommend to swap out the rubber hose for a metal line, at least from the pump to the carb, as from the heat and age the rubber will become brittle and eventually leak and have the possibility of causing a fire. When you route the metal line try to keep it away from the exhaust manifold as far as possible to reduce temp in the line. Which "bowl" are you referring to? The fuel filter or the carb? Are you having problems with the engine not starting after it heats up and it's fine when it's cold?
    As for the generator issue, most guy's update and swap it out for a alternator as they use the same brackets but have to change to a compatible voltage regulator. I wanted to keep mine somewhat original and had the gen rebuilt for about $75. Hope this helps.

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    Post by Guest Fri May 06, 2011 8:18 pm

    whats this clothes pin thing??
    Twinpilot001
    Twinpilot001


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    Location : spokane ,Wa.
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    Post by Twinpilot001 Fri May 06, 2011 10:02 pm

    It works!! actually dont know why?? yet is an old mechanicks solution from early times!! Actually works

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