Vapor lock? - Lateral-g Forums

MaxHarvard · #1 07-10-2005, 07:10 AM

Any good tips on how to get rid of it?

It only happens after a long (over 1 hour) drive and i slow down and idle. the car is a 1968 camaro with a small block. stock fuel tank, stock fuel pump.. 750 demon carb, 1" phenolic spacer.

Any help?

**XcYZ** · #2 07-10-2005, 07:42 AM

Eric, make SURE your gas cap is venting. I had the same problem years ago and it was a bad cap that wasn't that old.

BC69 · #3 07-10-2005, 05:30 PM

That makes me ask this ? as far as its "venting"...when I drive for a decent amount of time...20min or so and then stop for gas. When I take off the cap there is a POP and a Whoosh of fumes...the cap is supposedly a venting cap,but my thought is it isnt venting..

Agreed?

Thanks
Tim

MaxHarvard · #4 07-11-2005, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BC69

That makes me ask this ? as far as its "venting"...when I drive for a decent amount of time...20min or so and then stop for gas. When I take off the cap there is a POP and a Whoosh of fumes...the cap is supposedly a venting cap,but my thought is it isnt venting..

Agreed?

Thanks
Tim

Mine is doing the exact same thing!! How do i find a vented cap for a 68?!

**XcYZ** · #5 07-11-2005, 06:01 AM

The restoration places carry them; Ricks, Year One, Classic Industries, etc.

MaxHarvard · #6 07-11-2005, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by XcYZ

The restoration places carry them; Ricks, Year One, Classic Industries, etc.

Ahhh ok, i hope this works... its only after long drives... really weird.