Subject: RE: Vapor lock
Author: Zerhackermann
Date: May 6, 2002, 10:30 PM
Post ID: 1710208000
this brings to mind...if the cap was used and then sat for a while, it is
quite possible that the vent is clogged with hardened gas poo. cleaning out
with a dental tool and a bit of carb cleaner (watch your eyes!) should help.
| From: Rich Zink <rzi-@co.alameda.ca.us> Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: RE: Vapor lock Date: Mon, 6 May 2002 12:19:47 -0700 When I first bought my Ambo I was coming up the highway and it just seemed to die on me. I pulled over (after almost getting totaled by some zero attention span cager). It started right back up and went about 300 yards before doing it again. This time I thought, hmmm, and reached down opened the flip lever to the gas cap and opened and closed it. Sure enough that cleared it up. I got home and disassembled and cleaned the cap out and it hasn't done it again since. The police models had the screw on caps so I don't know but my lever action one has a small vent hole. Rich ---------- From: Zerhackermann [SMTP:chopp-@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 12:10 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: RE: Vapor lock Whatn kind of cap? Lever type or screw on? The latter I believe has vented and unvented versions. My particular lever one has a small hole in it. A couple drops get on the cap when the tank is totally full. But no guarantees how original that hole is... -----Original Message----- From: Cam Conklin [mailto:Mailca-@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2002 6:14 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Vapor lock My Eldo vapor locks when gas is at a certain level. Today, riding with Keith Ruff, I stalled a couple times in fourth and fifth gear. The quick fix is to crack the gas cap as it's ready to choke out, and a couple seconds later it's cruising great. Is there a cap with a small hole available, or can I drill a small one myself? Anyone else have this happen? It's usually after I get gas. Cam in NJ '74 Eldo Police |
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