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Re: [GMCnet] External feel lines [message #303770 is a reply to message #303760] Mon, 18 July 2016 14:40 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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We are finding that small things as the location of aux. pump and distance
from tank ,etc. makes difference.
If the coach has not been rehosed in the last few years, you must as the
ethanal has attacked the old rupper..

On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 8:36 AM, Armand Minnie wrote:

> A big cause of hot fuel issues is the exhaust crossover under the
> carburetor. Blocking that crossover was the single biggest improvement for
> hot fuel on my coach. The problem is really aggravated if one of your
> mufflers has a problem - forces hot exhaust to balance via the intake path
> - really hot.
>
> On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 6:42 AM, Lawrence Schmitt
> wrote:
>
>> Hope this works as this is my first post.
>> I am trying to address my GMC's terminal vapor lock. I have added a
> return
>> line from a fuel pressure regulator, added an inline fuel pump,changed
> all
>> the filters. Still have problems when temps are in the high 90's and the
>> engine is hot. No issues with overheating.
>> I bought a roll of aluminum fuel line and am planning to move the
> external
>> pump to the outside of the frame and run the al fuel line.
>>
>> My question is this: is there any issues in running the fuel line across
>> the front in the air flow instead of across the rear of the engine bay.
>> Seems that it might help keep the temp down. Q
>>
>> Lawrence Schmitt
>> 76 Glenbrook
>> 455
>> Drummonds TN
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