Re: Making a Run to the LA Roadster Show and Beyond
Well, l did not think I would get away unscathed. Had some trouble with the roadster today. On the way up the mountain going to Flagstaff shecstarted sputtering. Figured it was vapor lock so I swapped out the invented gas cap forca vented one and flipped on the electric fuel pump. After a little bit it cleared up but came back really bad after crossing to the other side of Flagstaff. It was really hot - probably 115+, 120 or more at road level. When the problems started again, it was all I could do to keep it running. We had a frozen bottle of water we strapped to the gas lines by the carbs but that did nothing. A couple of the guys felt that the gas in the gas tank was just too hot. Si, Larry had a beach towel that I soaked in cold water , wrapped the gas tank in it and also strapped on a bag of ice. My roadster grew a bustle but it worked forca time until we started sputtering again but I think my fuel regulator may have disintegrated ( Rick warned me that it might happen and it did - thanks Rick!).
Anyway, I did make it to my destination but the pics will tell how ..... don't laugh - it worked!
I am visiting with johnrodz and between the two of us we will work out a solution. Thanks Rick and Larry for having my back today!
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