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Old 08-15-2010, 12:49 PM
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ok well i think ive figured out why the monte runs so bad when it gets warm.i think it is vapor lock.what exactly is this?where does it occur?(ie.between pump/carb,tank/pump)how can i get rid of it?and the cheapest way i can.thanks for any input.

the car is a 350,mechanical fuel pump.inline fuel filter about 6in away from carb.had the tank out to clean check fuel lines goin into tank all looked good
 
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Old 08-15-2010, 12:57 PM
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Hope the below link helps...Check back on you thread to see what our expert tech member's post....Good Luck 4-Sure
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-vapor-lock.htm

Click above link,
it has some good infor on vapor lock...
Wrap your fuel lines or a shield from the `heat
 
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Old 08-15-2010, 01:08 PM
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thanks kid.ill get right on reading that
 
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