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callbald · 10-06-2019, 03:03 PM

I'm having problems starting the car after shut down. I am going to install a carburetor insulator gasket. Taking it further and could I snap flexible plastic split wiring tubing over the fuel line running over the intake manifold to the carburetor.

KULTULZ · 10-07-2019, 04:31 AM

If you think you have heat soak through the steel line(s), it needs an insulating wrap - https://www.heatshieldproducts.com/b...ent-vapor-lock

Ole Don · 10-07-2019, 11:28 AM

A one inch spacer should help a lot. Also, set the float to the lowest level the book gives, more room to percolate without overflow into the engine.

callbald · 10-13-2019, 08:12 PM

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installed 1/2 carb insulator and bingo, eliminated hot engine hard start and gas odor after engine shutdown. Engine now runs better.

10-06-2019, 03:03 PM	#1
callbald Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Leo, Indiana Posts: 235	fuel line insulator I'm having problems starting the car after shut down. I am going to install a carburetor insulator gasket. Taking it further and could I snap flexible plastic split wiring tubing over the fuel line running over the intake manifold to the carburetor.

10-07-2019, 04:31 AM	#2
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,475	Re: fuel line insulator If you think you have heat soak through the steel line(s), it needs an insulating wrap - https://www.heatshieldproducts.com/b...ent-vapor-lock __________________ *** - WHY IS IT ... - ... that everything you buy in the grocery store is either wrapped in or contained in plastic but the government doesn't want you to carry it out in a plastic bag? WONDERING IN W(BY GOD)V ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)

10-07-2019, 11:28 AM	#3
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: fuel line insulator A one inch spacer should help a lot. Also, set the float to the lowest level the book gives, more room to percolate without overflow into the engine.

10-13-2019, 08:12 PM	#4
callbald Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Leo, Indiana Posts: 235	Re: fuel line insulator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) installed 1/2 carb insulator and bingo, eliminated hot engine hard start and gas odor after engine shutdown. Engine now runs better.