Re: Sudden Engine Cutout During Warm-up??

Posted by Ian On 2009/7/20 9:42:37

So an update thus far... I rebuilt the fuel pump which was as rewarding as it was frustrating at times but it works great. However, the engine still cuts out as easy as turning off the key. Now I consulted with a guy I know at my local Ace hardware and he's a big time vintage car buff, sort of like my Yoda, and he said sounds like vapor lock. He then asked if there was any black rubber hose used as fuel line leading into the fuel pump and how close is it to the engine block. The answer being yes and within inches. He suggested, just for testing the theory and not a permanent solution, attaching clothes pins to the rubber section of fuel line or wrapping it in aluminum foil or heck, do both! It sounds like a solid theory but has anyone else ever heard of or tried these methods for troubleshooting it? It seems just so kooky that it probably works.