Reference: “Notes from the field: Ethanol, Vapor Lock and other Gas Woes”

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07-06-21, 00:58

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Terry Warner

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When I had a vapour lock on my '74 Pattern Jeep the tow truck driver asked if it was fuel injected or carb. Pull the air cleaner off, jam something into the carburetor mouth and force more air in. It worked, and I was able to return to the activity with a birthday cake.

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