I would suspect one of several things. The first is a vented gas cap
is required on the 64 if you have the proper fuel tank in it. Next would be a
lot of debris in the tank, but that should show up in the filter. The 3rd would
be the fuel pump is heading out. I had a problem with my 60 stalling & not
wanting to restart after the car had sat unused for about a year. Dick B.
suggested removing the carb needles & spraying carb cleaner through the
openings, followed be a blast of air. A lot of junk came out & I've had no
further problems since.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2004 12:35
AM
Subject: IML: Vapor Lock? Diagnosis
Please...
Hello Everyone...
I am having problems with my 64 Crown Coupe. Sometimes driving it isnt
getting enough fuel, at least I think that is the problem. I have one of those
clear glass filters on the fuel line that has a **** micron filter I can
see that it isnt filling up with fuel while running it just sort of flows in
there sort of like a trickle. One thing I do see is alot of air space. Im
assuming there should be nothing in that line but fuel, solid with no air. Am
I wrong?
My engine at times has been stalling out or at least coming close, I
restart and it takes reving the engine as its it sputtering to keep it
going.
At first I though it was something with the distributor since I put too
much lubricant on the shaft. I have since used electric motor cleaner to
resolve that, sanded the points a little and regapped them.
With the difficulty in starting and this new unreliability issue Im a bit
concerned since tomorrow I have to drive 100 or so miles to get a rooster and
a hen for my new hen house.
Any ideas on this fuel thing, Is it vapor lock or something like
it?
Regards
Patrick Williams
High Desert, Southern California
65 Ford F 350 Super Duty Dually
64 Chrysler Imperial Crown Coupe
64 Chrysler Imperial 4 door
79 MGB Roadster
89 Ford Ranger
86 BMW 325es
Ford 9n
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