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Boiling HOT!

Posted: 7/18/04 7:08pmMessage 11 of 42
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Vette(s): 1972 coupe/350 cid/mild cam/4 spd/20 ft. paint (looks perfect from 20 ft.), but it sure runs nice.
 kstyer said:Many of our cars have a return line to the tank from the fuel pump. By circulating fuel to the tank the fuel is cooled and kept circulating so it does not heat as much to begin with. If you have an electric pump you may consider a return system. If you have a return system, make sure it is working. 


The line is in place, but it's been pinched off right before it reaches the tank. The tank has been replaced as well and I hope it has a return line port.

JR
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Posted: 7/18/04 7:22pmMessage 12 of 42
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JR-

If you do solve the problem via electric fuel pump or whatever, please share.

Thanks

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Posted: 7/18/04 7:23pmMessage 13 of 42
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 LQQK said: Braided Stainless steel lines hold in the heat, or so I was told by a fella who built a street rod for Bill Elliot. 


Umm! Interesting...the plot thickens (or shall we say sickens). THE Bill Elliot (NASCAR)?

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Posted: 7/18/04 7:30pmMessage 14 of 42
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Hey Bret,

I'm leaning in that direction. Electric fuel pump and fuel return line re-opened should do the trick (hopefully). You're no stranger to sweltering heat...it's brutal down here in deep So. Florida, too.


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Posted: 7/18/04 10:46pmMessage 15 of 42
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
I dont have a functional return line on my car and have no problems with vapor lock..

my fuel filter and electric pump are on the frame near the rear of the passenger side front wheel well/firewall.

then my regulator is on the upper front of the wheel well and the line runs straight over to the carb via an inline gauge..

it gets very hot here in AR and I havent had a problem with my setup..

Ill take some location pics if youd like.
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Posted: 7/18/04 11:21pmMessage 16 of 42
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Hey Ben -

I'd love to see your fuel pump / regulator set-up. I'm sure JR would also.

Great thread. It has been on my mind for awhile.

Thanks to everyone! |cheers|
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Posted: 7/19/04 7:52amMessage 17 of 42
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 Hinz-73 said: Hey Ben -

I'd love to see your fuel pump / regulator set-up. I'm sure JR would also. |cheers|
 


You bet!... Everyone's input is greatly appreciated.

JR |cheers|
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Posted: 7/19/04 8:12amMessage 18 of 42
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Ill take some pics when i get home tonight..
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Posted: 7/19/04 9:02amMessage 19 of 42
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Ben, what pressure are you running?

Higher pressure prevents vapor lock, but too high floods the carb.
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Posted: 7/19/04 9:16amMessage 20 of 42
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 kstyer said: Ben, what pressure are you running? 


That's another thing, now. What capacity pump to run with your individual set-up.

JR |headscratch|
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