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Old 08-24-2010, 07:40 PM   #1
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vapor lock? possible?

sometimes when driving my custom rotary car, it will just cut out. Then starts after a minute. I am guessing vapor lock? My fuel pump is located fairly close to the exhaust. I am using a weber 48IDA. Has anyone experience this type of problem?
(I do not have a fuel pressure gauge in the car, so I can't see whats happening there)
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Old 08-24-2010, 11:47 PM   #2
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Possible. Could also be carb icing.
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Old 08-24-2010, 11:50 PM   #3
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what is carb icing?
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Old 08-25-2010, 09:09 PM   #4
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Wikipedia explains it better than I can.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carburetor_icing

It's worth noting that carb icing can occur even on warm days.
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