[BaadAssGremlins] Last Month's Post on Fuel Pump Problems

["dkaunisto" <dave@xxxxxxxx>]

Last month there was a thread called Fuel Pump Problems.  A post from 
Bob in Minnesota caught my eye, as he suggested putting the metal fuel 
line in a plastic wire loom stuffed with insulation.  I had a problem 
with my car not wanting to start after it had run for awhile, then been 
shut off for about 15 minutes or so but still warm.  When cold, the car 
started great. I had done a tune-up with Pertronix, new distributor, 
plugs, wires etc last fall but the situation didn't improve.  I thought 
it might be a carb problem so I upgraded to the Edelbrock Performer 
intake and 4 barrel carb but still same problem.

I had installed an electric fan last summer and have been very happy 
with it.  The engine stays at the right temp under most driving 
conditions, however, I noticed that the engine bay seems to be hotter 
than with the full time engine driven fan.  So after reading Bob's post 
I thought that might be my problem, especially since the metal fuel 
line is so close to the block.  I added the wire loom, and have had no 
problems since then.  Car starts right up, even when warm.  Thanks Bob 
and everyone on the list to help with solutions that you wouldn't find 
in the shop manual.  Think I should change back to the 2 barrel carb?



 
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