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Mon, 11 June 2012 16:09  |
LNelson
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Registered: December 2008
Location: Springfield, MO
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Okay, many of you know that I got my 77 E-II last year and took it to Shawnee, and New Orleans as far as long trips go. About 3 weeks ago, I went to STL and experienced engine roughness which seemed to go away when I turned on the electric fuel pump on. Now, weather did get warmer since the Shawnee trip but please read on.
I did not have cruise control when I bought the rig. The wire from the transducer to the dist was not hooked up. (I THINK it went to the dist but don't come down on me too hard for that. Whichever....it was not hooked up. I hooked it up and determined it was INOP but now I have a new one from Jim K hooked up and working. That was done prior to experiencing the roughness on the STL trip. Coincidence? Can a cruise control affect engine smoothness?
Another question is regarding the fuel pump issue. I have yet to inspect the location of the electric unit. I have yet to replace filters. But, I am assuming a mechanical pump can die and that they are not expensive to just put a new one on. I may try to insulate the fuel lines. I am guessing I may have some vapor lock issues.
Thanks for any ideas that may come forth.
Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT
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