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Old 08-09-2001, 08:22 PM
Jim Colman Jim Colman is offline
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Carb spacers made from heat resistance plastic or wood are real effective at shielding the carb from the hot manifold. I installed a 1" carb spacer on my 351C to prevent vapor lock. I also wrapped my fuel line in metallic shielding to help keep it cooler.

Once you experience vapor lock in the middle of a busy intersection you'll do anything to keep your fuel cool!!

Oh yeah, and driving five miles home with a blown power valve is no picnic either!!!! After that little experience, I always carried a spare and my wrenches.

Cheers
Jim
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