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[GMCnet] possible vapor lock solution [message #179864]

Sat, 11 August 2012 14:28

Kosier

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Got the new issue of Hot Rod (October) today. On page 80. they show a carb heat shield with the hint,”A simple heat shield
is a lifesaver when its hot on Power Tour.
So I went down in the basement and looked in my carb cabinet. Dug out a genuine GM heat shield for a Q-jet left over from
the 70s, part# 3969837. GM apparently thought it was important back in the carburetor days. Obviously, I never needed it,
but don’t knock it unless you’ve needed it and tried it.

Gary Kosier
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Re: [GMCnet] possible vapor lock solution [message #179886 is a reply to message #179864]

Sat, 11 August 2012 19:05

kerry pinkerton

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Naw...it's snake oil... LOL

Read this thread if you don't know what I'm laughing about.

http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=22827&prevloaded=1&rid=2555&start=0

Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L

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Re: [GMCnet] possible vapor lock solution [message #179896 is a reply to message #179886]

Sat, 11 August 2012 20:45

Kosier

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But have you tried a "with" and "without" comparison test? Without that,
your opinion has a value of "0".

Gary Kosier

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Naw...it's snake oil... LOL

Read this thread if you don't know what I'm laughing about.

http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=22827&prevloaded=1&rid=2555&start=0
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Kerry
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Re: [GMCnet] possible vapor lock solution [message #179903 is a reply to message #179896]

Sat, 11 August 2012 21:24

hnielsen2

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You can do the same thing with a phonalic (sp?) gasket and it a lot cheaper.
All is well with my Lord
Signing checks on the front
Howard

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kosier" <gkosier@roadrunner.com>
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Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 18:45
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> But have you tried a "with" and "without" comparison test? Without that,
> your opinion has a value of "0".
>
> Gary Kosier
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kerry Pinkerton
> Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 8:05 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] possible vapor lock solution
>
>
>
> Naw...it's snake oil... LOL
>
> Read this thread if you don't know what I'm laughing about.
>
> http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&th=22827&prevloaded=1&rid=2555&start=0
> --
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Re: [GMCnet] possible vapor lock solution [message #179912 is a reply to message #179864]

Sat, 11 August 2012 22:39

powerjon

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There are a number of unit available:

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mr.+Gasket/720/86B/10002/-1

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mr.+Gasket/720/86/10002/-1

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MRG-3712/Application/?prefilter=1

JR Wright
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GMC Eastern States
GMCMHI
78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan

On Aug 11, 2012, at 3:28 PM, Kosier wrote:

> Got the new issue of Hot Rod (October) today. On page 80. they show
> a carb heat shield with the hint,�A simple heat shield
> is a lifesaver when its hot on Power Tour.
> So I went down in the basement and looked in my carb cabinet. Dug
> out a genuine GM heat shield for a Q-jet left over from
> the 70s, part# 3969837. GM apparently thought it was important back
> in the carburetor days. Obviously, I never needed it,
> but don�t knock it unless you�ve needed it and tried it.
>
> Gary Kosier
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Re: [GMCnet] possible vapor lock solution [message #179945 is a reply to message #179912]

Sun, 12 August 2012 10:51

USAussie

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G'day,

I have the Mr. Gasket kit on Double Trouble (can't remember which one).

I have no idea if it helped or not because as GaryK rightly noted one has to do a before and after test of the carb temp.

However, I have noted that Double Trouble starts quite quickly after being shut down hot.

The starter doesn't grind and grind and grind like I've heard some other GMC's do.

Regards,
Rob M.

-----Original Message-----
From: John Wright

There are a number of unit available:

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mr.+Gasket/720/86B/10002/-1

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mr.+Gasket/720/86/10002/-1

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MRG-3712/Application/?prefilter=1

JR

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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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