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53 Flathead Vapor locking

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by busby6662000, Aug 7, 2011.

  1. busby6662000
    Joined: Dec 18, 2006
    Posts: 128

    busby6662000
    Member

    I have a 53 flathead that keeps vapor-locking . I put a new eletric fuel pump . I have it mounted at the rear of the car .And tryed the wodden closepens .What do I need to do next
     
  2. tommy
    Joined: Mar 3, 2001
    Posts: 14,756

    tommy
    Member Emeritus

    Try a new coil. I doubt that you have vapor lock if the electric pump didn't fix it.
     
  3. busby6662000
    Joined: Dec 18, 2006
    Posts: 128

    busby6662000
    Member

    thanks i will try that
     
  4. 28 jalopy
    Joined: Jan 16, 2010
    Posts: 208

    28 jalopy
    Member
    from arizona

    He's right. The only time I ever had vapor lock was with a machanical fuel pump and the fuel line ran too close to the head.
     

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