Re: Posible vapor lock solution?

Posted by Andrew Armitage On 2012/6/24 23:33:02

Every time that I've thought that I had a "vapor lock" issue, upon closer investigation, turned out to be issues with the electrical system.

High temps and / or city driving probably puts the extra strain that puts your car over the top and aggravates other conditions which normally will not prevent your car running properly.

If it truely is a vapor lock (fuel delivery) issue, an appropriate aux electric fuel pump with an on / off toggle switch should cure that problem.

Not saying it's never the issue, but vapor lock is a good way to blame the gas, which is out of your control, as opposed to blaming the condition of your car, which is in your control (and forces you to come to terms with the fact that you will have to spend the time / effort / money to actually correct the issue).

I was blaming vapor lock for my Packard's issues until I really started digging into it and found all types of electrical shortcomings. Issues that will probably choke out the engine under anything less than ideal conditions.