Last weekend I took my car out for the first time this year, mainly to test the newly installed aluminium radiator.With 32°C temperature the weather was great to see how the cooling system would perform.
I drove it for about 50km, the temperatures were normal but the car started to hesitate on accelleration and the engine just kept on dieing at the traffic lights.
I also seemed to notice that the fuel pump was working overtime as the noise was similar to when it pressurises the system prior to starting the engine.It somehow seemed that the fuel pump couldn't keep up with the pressure.
I decided it was time to head for home when the engine suddenly died during cruising in 5th gear.
I immediately switched fuel tanks but when the engine wouldn't restart again I let the car roll out and parked it.
My initial thought was a blown fuse as this had happened a few times before.
The fuses were all ok although one was so hot that I hardly could touch it.
Then I went to open the rear clip and got frightened by the sight of fuel all over the engine with puddles of fuel on top of the intake manifold.
I got my2 fire extinguishers on board ready but was happy that I didn't need to use them
I called it a day and it was a tow job back home.
The next day when the engine was cold I removed the air filter and switched the fuel pump on for 2 seconds. Fuel was pouring out of the vent from the primary float bowl of the Holley carburettor.
When I removed the primary float bowl I found some corrosion, so it is likely that this caused the fuel valve to get stuck in the open position.
I drove it for about 50km, the temperatures were normal but the car started to hesitate on accelleration and the engine just kept on dieing at the traffic lights.
I also seemed to notice that the fuel pump was working overtime as the noise was similar to when it pressurises the system prior to starting the engine.It somehow seemed that the fuel pump couldn't keep up with the pressure.
I decided it was time to head for home when the engine suddenly died during cruising in 5th gear.
I immediately switched fuel tanks but when the engine wouldn't restart again I let the car roll out and parked it.
My initial thought was a blown fuse as this had happened a few times before.
The fuses were all ok although one was so hot that I hardly could touch it.
Then I went to open the rear clip and got frightened by the sight of fuel all over the engine with puddles of fuel on top of the intake manifold.
I got my2 fire extinguishers on board ready but was happy that I didn't need to use them
I called it a day and it was a tow job back home.
The next day when the engine was cold I removed the air filter and switched the fuel pump on for 2 seconds. Fuel was pouring out of the vent from the primary float bowl of the Holley carburettor.
When I removed the primary float bowl I found some corrosion, so it is likely that this caused the fuel valve to get stuck in the open position.