26-07-2019, 10:47 AM
Whilst I accept that the current heatwave in France is a problem, I share Bob's frustration at not being able to alleviate his fuel starvation problems particularly when others amongst us aren't experiencing the same. I suspect that it's a general build-up of underbonnet heat that is exacerbating the problem.
Bob, have you tried raising the rear edge of the bonnet to allow some of the air to escape. You might have to reverse the radiator stay so the closed end for the hinge is at the front. A small wedge under the rear edge of the bonnet should then act as an additional louvre to allow more air to escape. I was done in the "olden days" in the winter to stop the windscreen from icing up. Worth a try at least.
Is there any restriction to fuel flow at all between the tank and the carb, for example in-line filter or perhaps some restriction in the fuel tap or the filler vent? Just trying to think outside the box a bit.
If all goes well the "canicule" should be over after the weekend.
Bob, have you tried raising the rear edge of the bonnet to allow some of the air to escape. You might have to reverse the radiator stay so the closed end for the hinge is at the front. A small wedge under the rear edge of the bonnet should then act as an additional louvre to allow more air to escape. I was done in the "olden days" in the winter to stop the windscreen from icing up. Worth a try at least.
Is there any restriction to fuel flow at all between the tank and the carb, for example in-line filter or perhaps some restriction in the fuel tap or the filler vent? Just trying to think outside the box a bit.
If all goes well the "canicule" should be over after the weekend.