"Daniel J. Stern" > wrote in message
n.umich.edu...
> On Sat, 15 May 2004, RM wrote:
>
> > I thought about installing a pertronix electronic ignition sometime in
> > the future
>
> There's really no good reason to do so. Chrysler's points systems work
> just fine. Use quality points (I prefer NAPA's premium Echlin points,
> *NON*-ventillated if given the choice, which does exist for many of the
> '60s-'70s Mopar applications) and a good condenser and you won't have
> reliability problems.
>
> > am trying to get it as reliable as possible so that I feel comfortable
> > in letting my wife drive in the summer
>
> One of the best ways to increase the starting and driveability behavior of
> Chrysler products of the day: Remove the metal fuel line that runs between
> the fuel pump and the carburetor. Install a Dorman 492-024 or Everbrass
> 1791 fitting in the output of the fuel pump and another in the input of
> the carburetor. Install a length of 5/16" ID *fuel injection* hose
> (stamped 30R9, don't use old-fashioned 30R7 hose) between the two
> fittings, routing it vertically from the fuel pump, well clear of the
> exhaust manifold of course, across the RH rocker cover and directly to the
> carburetor fitting. Then locate the *metal* (not plastic, please) fuel
> filter between 2 and 9 inches (or so) above the fuel filter in this new
> line, oriented vertically. It's best if you can arrange it so the fuel
> filter is behind the alternator (cooling air current moves heat away from
> the fuel filter). Secure all hose ends with proper fuel injection hose
> clamps (rolled edges, etc. so as not to cut the hose).
>
> This modification greatly reduces heat transfer to the fuel upon "hot
> soak" (engine shut down at operating temperature, underhood temps soar),
> and substantially reduces hard hot starting, stalling at idle and
> next-morning cold starting trouble.
>
> DS

Yep, I already went through that issue with vapor lock caused by the routing
of the fuel line. I rerouted a few weeks ago as you suggested, because the
original route carried it resting atop the rocker cover and down the front
of the exhaust manifold. I did mount the fuel filter vertically, however, I
used what was in there which was the plastic filter with replaceable
cartridges. I know that's not stock so I had planned to replace anyway with
the metal type, but for my edification, other than not being original, how
is the metal filter superior?

Thanks for all the great help

Robert