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Looks like it was just the way the fuel line was routed. The flexible line was too long for the distance from the hard line to the fuel pump. It came off of the hard line at a 45 degree angle and went to with in and 1" or so of the exhaust header. Then made a 90 degree turn and when down to where it was attached to the frame.
That put a fairly steep slope and a sharp turn in the line just under the header.
Sid was running down the highway just fine - we stopped for gas and the problem started. So, I hope it was just the ‘cool’ fuel in the line stopped moving. Since it was sitting next to the hot header it simply vapor locked. (At least I hope that was the problem – since that issue is now fixed)
Like Sid said we took the fuel pump apart – some small amount of ‘foreign material’ – nothing serious. We shortened the line and made sure it was clear – we blew then out & believe me the lines were clear. (Gas was definitely flowing).
I don’t know how much of the build can be attributed to skill, sleep deprivation or luck.
However, I must stay that Sid should definitely be given the prize for having the most nerve of anyone in the club. It took real guts to drive the car that far – that soon after completion.
Three cheers for Sid!!
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