I was able to eliminate my vapor lock condition (which was severe enough to
hit after 1 1/2 hours of summer driving) by splitting a large fuel hose
lengthwise and wrapping it around the metal fuel line to the single carb
(1980) with the split facing upward. I held it in place with about half a
dozen tiny zip-ties, and it serves as an excellent insulator.
Gregory W. Smith http://www.cvn.net/~gsmith
Member, Central Pennsylvania Triumph Club
1980 Spitfire 1500 "for the wife" :)
1980 TR7 Spider v8 (in progress)
1980 TR7 30th Anniversary Edition (deceased)
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Victor B. Michael
Sent: Saturday, April 03, 1999 8:18 AM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: SUMMARY: '77 Spit restarting (and other) problems
List,
I'd like to summarize the responses I received to my posting.
Problem 1) Hard restarting after short drive and parking for short time.
RA Woodward Temp gage shoots up, engine hot
Shawn Flooded
Rodney Orr Failed Condenser
A. Mace Vapor lock
I've elimated the first two, partially eliminated the 3rd (electronic
ignition)
I'm thinking the electronic ignition could still be in the running.
Vapor lock is still the most likely candidate, so far.
Problem 2) Monkey screams from rear-end
Kris Powell U-Joints
A. Mace Rear wheel hub bearing
Lots of people have suggested U-Joints. I'm in the process of
rebuilding the rear
suspension and will replace U-Joints and bearings.
Problem 3) Chassis front-end
A. Mace Use Sawz-All to remove parts car chassis piece, take to
welder
with chassis dimensions and specs
Thanks Andy. This is one idea I would not have come up with.
Thanks to all who responded for helping me with these problems,
Viv-la-tech. ;)
Vic
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