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    Vapor lock

    in Technical

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    Hello again

    Going back to the original question, "how do I shield or insulate the fuel linn from the exhaust manifold heat. My insulation suggestion would be material equivalent to a welders glove. I would suggest an experiment. Put a welders glove on one hand and wrap the other hand in Reynolds aluminum wrap. Hold both hands 1 inch from a hot exhaust manifold. Which hand would you have to remove first?

    You have to remember that the underhood area gets to about 150 F on hot days. The fuel in the tank maybe 90 or 100F. this cooler fuel in moving thru the line and tries to cool the fuel line. If the car is shut off and soaking, thats a different story. However, with the weave type wrap, it delays the heating up of the fuel line.

    Al Ruckey

    Detroit

    V-8 Engine Ticking Noise

    in Technical

    Posted

    Don

    Thanks for all the suggestions. I am at the point that I am going to remove the intake manifold to get at the lifters. I did purchase 15 NOS lifters and had to puchase number 16 from NAPA. So no. 16 is suspect.

    I did have a sludge issue and some RTV got into the oil purchase because of some work done by the previous owner. I'm going back to square one and go back thru and measure all the lifters, check leak down, measue spring loan, etc

    I did isolate it to one bank and toward the rear. Also notice at last sold start up the lots of blue smoke from left tailpipe until it warmed up. Might have a ring problem.

    Thanks again

    Al Ruckey

    Detroit

    Vapor lock

    in Technical

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    My suggestion is to purchase the cloth type (weave) used to wrap exhaust systems. It is available from a number of hot rod type suppliers. It is approx. 2-3 inches wide and comes in various lengths. Wrap it around fuel lines and get it as thick as you can. It is an excellent insulator to keep exhaust manifold heat away.

    The mechanical fuel pump is another issue. In the past in hot weather I fashioned a temporary wire mesh basket around the pump. When I get vapor lock I simply drop in some Ice cubes from my cooler. The basket holds the ice against the fuel pump and cools it as it melts.

    Too much variation in gasoline these days. Lots on alochol being added which boils off too fast and creates vapor inside the fuel lines. Not a problem in car has fuel injection.

    V-8 Engine Ticking Noise

    in Technical

    Posted

    Hello Gentleman

    Thanks for replys.

    Since I posted "ticking noise" I have installed new oil pump and increased oil pressure. Ticking noise appears to be valve train. Spark plugs tight. New exhaust manifold gaskets and no exh leaks.

    This is a "net build" rocker arm assemble. There is no adjustment on the rocker arms like a chevy v-8. You just bolt on the rocker arm assembly on the head.

    Still chasing noise. Today, with valve covers off and engine running, I plan to hold each push with a pair of pliars and push and pull to see if noise changes.

    Al Detroit

    V-8 Engine Ticking Noise

    in Technical

    Posted

    Hello

    Need some ideas. Have 1957 327 in cu Nash V-8. Quiet when cold and when warmed up sounds like valve train "ticking noise". However, all valve train components have been replaced including hydraulic lifters. Hydraulic lifters are keeping all pushrod to rockers at zero lash. Used a "stethascope" on each lifter with valve covers removed and no noise from valve train. Sounds like coming from inside of engine toward rear. Used plastigage on main and rod bearing and all within spec.

    Any suggestions on where to look next?

    Thanks

    Al Ruckey

    Hubcap Identification

    in What is it?

    Posted

    Keiser31

    You hit the nail on the head. I went to Google images and typed in 1957 dodge lancer and it came up with a photo of the same hubcap. Now and can sleep tonight! Plan to polish them up and put them on E-bay. Should be a nice addition to someone with a dodge lancer.

    Thanks

    Al Ruckey

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