I don't usually drive the '40 on really hot days so vapor lock isn't much of a problem for me. But today I guess it was high 80's at least, with humidity, and it wouldn't start after running for a while. The carb bowl was empty as was the pump. Fortunately I have a siphon on the fuel line just before the fuel pump so I was able to get fuel in the pump and carb to get it started. But it wasn't happy. As I was driving home it started stumbling and coughing. Got it home and had a heavy fuel smell from the gas that I guess was boiling out of the carb.
I don't think a repair is needed except to clean up the carb and make sure i don't thave any more permanent leaks. But it'll wait until the sun goes down for that.
I also note that it was comforting to know I have a fire extinguisher in all my cars. Glad I didn't need it but glad I had it just in case.
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Come back! You haven't posted much lately.
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