Fuel Vapor Lock again...........
#21
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Cloud,
Before you re-rig, I think your idea of just doing a quick test with a temporary rubber fuel line in place of the steel line might work.
Ben
Before you re-rig, I think your idea of just doing a quick test with a temporary rubber fuel line in place of the steel line might work.
Ben
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I'm probably gonna do the fuel return switch as well.
Also going to add a couple of vents just to get some more air into the engine compartment, i don't think there is enough.
None of this would matter if i don't sit in slow no wake channels. But i do, so something has to be done.
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My mistake cloudmaster, I missed the mpi and was under the impression it was carburated based on the post about the return system. I'm not certain but I believe the mpi already has a return style system due to the level of fuel pressure required to run. I have extremely limited knowledge on fuel injected systems won't be of much help. Sorry for the confusion, just trying to help.
He said he has the VST system. The only thing I have read about them is that the screen in the VST tanks clogs up all the time.
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If i want to check this screen out, what seal or oring would i need to put it back together. Only thing i saw was some $80+ kit with the orings..........
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you have to remember that the cause is engine heat and heat soak in the engine bay. try turning on your bilge blower to exhaust extra air and heat. the fix is to keep the bilge cool.
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I usually run with my blower fan on all the time. It's not enough though. Maybe there are better blowers now that move more air? Not sure. I'm sure mine is '96 technology.
I have not religiously lifted the hatch cover 8 inches or so when in the channels but will be doing that as well. I still think the rubber lines will help out with the fuel temps as well.
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It's something worth checking into for sure. Just saw it looked like i had to spend 80 bucks for an oring to put the cover back on......... seems kinda crazy
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If you are careful you can reuse the o ring seal in the vst cover. My experience is that it stays in the groove machined in the cover. I keep one just in case but have not had to use it.
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