1972 Bus - Dies At Highway Speed/Average Temp/Long Distance

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vistacruzer
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Post by vistacruzer » Sun Jul 19, 2009 7:43 am

Before you turn off the engine after driving, open the fuel cap and see if it sucks air. That will let you know if the tank is breathing right. :pirate:
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Post by Amskeptic » Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:40 pm

71vistacruzer wrote:Before you turn off the engine after driving, open the fuel cap and see if it sucks air. That will let you know if the tank is breathing right. :pirate:
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Pre-FI buses with a suck is fuel starvation potential.
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Post by Kregol » Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:02 pm

Thanks for all the replies here. Sans Colin’s visit plus the fact that I needed a general once over anyway I finally folded and sent my kiddo to the mechanic. Seems there was a myriad of electrical problems/shorts including a ignition switch. Fairly decently priced work as well.

Thanks again for the feedback!
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