But from the engine compartment I tugged on the accelerator rod a few times (with the center air filter cover off), and didn't smell gasoline when I put my nose down to the center intake.Īnyway, I will keep the starting fluid in the trunk just in case, but it did run fine the rest of the weekend, including a number of stops where I turned it off, and an hour or two later it started right up. It was as if the carbs were dry, although I did not witness the accel. Never heard that.maybe just tape a large quartz crystal along the fuel line and youll not only never get vapor lock. I didn't have tools to take the air cleaner housing off and watch the carbs, but I was not smelling strong gasoline in the engine compartment so I don't think it was a case of flooding. But I can't think of what else it might have been. The reason I am slightly skeptical about the vapor lock is it has never done that before, even in 100+ degree weather, and this was a relatively mild weekend (sunny, but in the high 70s and low 80s). The top was down so I'd have noticed any smoke, and I was looking for it. I sprayed starting fluid down the center hole inside the air filter, and it started just like it normally does, and ran fine afterward. The carbs all have insulators under them. Just wouldn't start (it would stumble a bit, but never actually start). I tried pumping, and also holding it wide open while cranking, everything that normally gets a car going. This time it fired right up, I backed out of the parking space, and it died. Normally my warm engine fires up without touching the gas pedal at all. Maybe 10% ethanol is more prone to vapor lock. This reproduction OPR Fuel Tank Vapor Seal is specifically designed for use on all 1979 to 1997 Mustangs.Bill, thanks for the input. Designed to keep fumes at bay and keep your vapor valve in place, this OEM style vapor seal is a direct fit into your fuel tank.Īpplication. Made from durable fuel-resistant rubber compound to the original factory specifications, this replacement OPR Fuel Tank Vapor Seal is an exact reproduction of the original for a perfect fit and reliable leak-free operation. 1971 Mach I: SOLD now the proud owner of a 68 Sport Satellite. Keep fuel fumes from escaping the tank by replacing the deteriorated or ripped factory seal found in your 1979-1997 Mustang. All lines were insulated with reflective heat tape and a reflective sleve over that. If you are in the process of replacing your fuel valve, its the perfect time to replace your worn vapor seal. 1968 Camaro 396, has vapor lock caused by the heat in the pump.No one wants to smell fuel when driving around in their Ford Mustang, unless of course it's race fuel.
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