<VV> Re: Vapor Lock - Best Stories

[UltraMonzaWest@aol.com]

Someone said,  "you seem to have all the bases covered; but don't overlook 
anything!".


'79 Dodge 1 ton CarryVan [boxvan]......Engine ran fine but had no power to 
pass, even in 2nd gear....otherwise all was normal

Driving at 70 mph, gas gauge at 1/4, engine would start sputtering; slow down 
and all was well for 20 miles to gas 
station........................................

Pull into station, shut off.......add fuel.........better FILL 
it.....otherwise would not restart!  Even after filling, took several seconds of 
cranking....35 gal. tank...but never took more than 20 gal. to fill from 1/4?????  didn't 
seem wrong...gggg

Drove it 20k miles this way.....finally while in the Sierras at 9,000 
ft......got vaporlock...5 hrs. to go 20 miles over  pass....downhill run...just 
fine.....2 more times during trip....so....

Time to FIX....

1  Found "original"  inline filter...weighed 2 lb.!...replaced....line was 
clear..

2  found fuel from tank came from "vapor return hose barb" at top of tank 
side!  3/8" line was loose on the 1/4  barb!   Original supplyline was capped!  
This BARB  did not extend into tank...let alone going to the bottom...

3  Found sending unit was installed 60deg.  off to one side!  Float was not 
going up and down!...left to right!

All was well after!

Matt