50 windsor spitfire 6 problem

My car has an intermittant heat related fuel problem. I have heard that there is a fuel Pump Heat shield made for this engine. Does anyone know of a source? Also any suggestions on how to correct the engine dieing after it has been running for awhile? (sounds like its running out og gas and some times will recover) I appreciate the help.

If you look at the fuel pump you should see a heat shield between the pump and the exhaust manifold.

It is simply a piece of flat tin about 4 or 5 inches wide bent into an L shape. If yours is missing you or your mechanic can make one easily. I suggest using sheet aluminum because it reflects heat better.

One fo the members on this forum ( Jon Robinson ) told me of a problem with small rubber hose from the fuel line to the pump---as they get older they get soft and tend to colapse---he recomended to use the newer fuel injected rubber hose which is stronger and less chance of colapsing---and do check on the heat shield---this combination should solve your problems as long as your pump is working fine. Good Luck!!

The car has a fuel line that bolts on. If it is old, cracked and hard you might want to get a new one from Andy Bernbaum or some other parts supplier.

try antique auto parts cellar. they have the heat shields. dennis

make sure the heat riser is free and working properly.