Charles,
I don't see how your fix proves that you don't have vapor lock.
If you pump into the fuel line, this would push the vapor lock through,
into the fuel return line, eliminating the problem, wouldn't it?
However, you did say "breather line", so maybe I'm missing something...
Ulix
On Wed, 23 Sep 1998, Charles Schaal wrote:
> some of you might remember the problem we were having with the 77 midget
> because of a supposed vapor lock. I attached a bicycle pump to the
> breather line and when I lost fuel gave it about 6 or 7 good pumps and
> away we go. It now is apparent that the problem is not vapor lock but a
> weak fuel pump (mech) that seems to lose its prime - especially when the
> machine is hot, though not overheated. Question: Why would the fuel pump
> be incapable of doing its job when the machine is hot but not a problem
> when it is cold?
>
Ulix __/__,__
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