Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > General Q & A
age old ?,how to stop vapor-lock,vst system >

age old ?,how to stop vapor-lock,vst system

Notices

age old ?,how to stop vapor-lock,vst system

Thread Tools
 
Old 04-10-2009 | 11:13 AM
  #1  
bcfountain's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,474
Likes: 0
From: prince george,va
Default age old ?,how to stop vapor-lock,vst system

i know you guys get tired of reading these same old posts,but i need help.1994 502 mag,efi.after running hard for awhile and when i shut down for more than a hour,my engine will vapor lock.it will start ok and idle,but when i go to get on plain,it will spit and chock,and then clear up.i have r/r the mech.fuel,cleaned/flowed the injectors.temp is about 140.where is the vapor lock at?the mech.pump,lines,or high-pressure pump?i would really like to keep fuel injection,but a carb is looking pretty good right now.anybody?thanks
bcfountain is offline  
Reply
Old 04-10-2009 | 11:57 AM
  #2  
Von Bongo's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,904
Likes: 1
From: Iowa - Missouri
Default

Per Mercury Tech Bulletin from a few years ago.

· Let the engine idle for 3-5 minutes before shutting it off.
· Opening the engine cover to let the hot air escape.
· Operating the bilge blower to remove the hot air.

To my knowedge there is no 100% fix for this.
Von Bongo is offline  
Reply
Old 04-10-2009 | 01:00 PM
  #3  
Registered
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 115
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta, GA
Default

Mercury had the same problem with the 575s early on. The problem was most evident with "Winter gas". Is this when you have problems? If so there was a kit to correct this problem. I think the kit had a check valve along with some other items. If it helps I may be able to find the kit number. Mercury only installed the kit AFTER the customer reported problems. Hope this helps.
UNCLEJOBIN is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.