Greg,
I used some fiberglass rope that is used for sealing fireplace doors to
insulate my fuel line. I threaded the line through the center of the
woven rope and it works (and looks) fine. If you look closely at the
lower right hand shot, you can see what I did in the pictures on the
following web page:
http://home1.gte.net/spitlist/Joe'sPage.htm
"Gregory W. Smith" wrote:
>
> 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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