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You could take that time and energy and make certain that every component in the fuel supply chain is in tip-top condition per Owen Dyneto's excellent list and not have to deal with the problem. Every system on a car is only as good as the weakest link. I tend to look at all parts of the system when I encounter problems. It's the way to make a car reliable, and hence, enjoyable.

Well, yesterday after just 20 miles and radiator running cool, while I did not experience vapor lock, the fuel in the filter bowl inlet to the carburetor was intensly bubbling (this was on a 1954 non-Packard). I had a generator light come and when I lifted the hood was quite surprised. I have since rerouted the fuel line well away from the exhaust manifold.