Can you go into a little more detail about the "hot coil"?
"Joey Tribiani" > wrote in message
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> " > Yes, it's possible for the rod to stop pumping.
>> The rod is a tight fit in the bakelite "spacer" block.
>> Once in a while, the bakelite swells with age and the
>> rod gets real tight, Then, when the engine heats up,
>> the rod sticks.....no pump.
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>> Vapor lock is a rarity in my experience, but possible.
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>> Oil should be hot. At freeway speed on a summer day
>> it can get to 235F (not an absolute).
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>> Check that all the engine tin is in place and the foam
>> seal doing its job. Check that the thermostat opens
>> and the flaps open fully.
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>> You've checked the fuel flow; concentrate on the pump/rod.
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>> Jim
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> Also take Jim's earlier advise (i *think*) and check the carb bowl when
> you have these problems...that will also help to confirm or eliminate the
> sticking pump rod...the hot coil should be considered suspect IMHO....
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