The car has to be level and I always have a fire extinguisher handy, a backfire could be disastrous. You can remove the top of the carburetor (air horn) when the car is running to measure the fuel level in the bowel, maybe your fuel level is not correct as well. Weather it was extra pressure building up in the fuel line when the engine stopped and started to heat up or the needle and seat leaked all the time but when the car was running it didn't make any difference because it was very minimal and the engine could cope with the extra fuel. It was letting fuel drip into the rear two barrels. The culprit was the rear needle and seat. One hot day I went for a drive and parked the car, took the air cleaner off and I could hear a dripping noise. I would have to hold the throttle wide open, as if the car was flooded. Weather a hot or cold day, If the car was hot and I turned it off and then tried to start it within a few minutes it would start fine however if I let it sit for some time it would be very hard to start. It would start fine if left overnight and cold. I did have a hot start issue with my 63 bird after I purchased it some years ago. I'll also do a search here, and check the FE Forum per Bill's suggestion. I am just curious is anyone else any suggestion around hot starts? After about 10 seconds, she'll run just fine at 475-500rpm, which is just a little above the 450-475 rpm spec in the manual. Sometimes she'll even stall right after start, and I have to keep a little pressure on the accelerator. I have improved the time to start but it should still start faster. I'm thinking my fuel lines get hot, and heats up the gas, and makes it more difficult to combust. Hopefully there'll be some Gift Cards for XMAS this year! LOL!īut on this note, I don't have a problem with any overheating, but I do have hot-start challenges. I can't see that being an issue at this point. I also think I'll replace the thermostat with a 160F to help get coolant in a little faster, and like Bill say's open full at 180, instead of 200. I got some "advice" about adding a fan-clutch and going to the 7 blade fan, even though she's a non-AC vehicle. 1961 FORD THUNDERBIRD Radiators Individual Parts Part Groups Results 1 - 6 of 6 25 Records Per Page Default Sort Griffin Exact Fit Radiator Combos CU-70318 ExactFit ComboUnit,1961 - 1963 Thunderbird, Top Passenger 1.75' Bottom Driver 1. Helps quite a bit, but I still have some hot start issues. Radiator Coolant Hose for 1966-1961 Ford, Thunderbird, V-8 390, Lower (Fits: 1962 Ford Thunderbird) (2) 2 product ratings - Radiator Coolant Hose for 1966-1961 Ford, Thunderbird, V-8 390, Lower 23. ![]() Also added a performance, cleanable fuel filter. I put in an new fuel pump and replaced the 5/16" rubber hoses with 1/4" steel lines from the pump to the carb. The Gates automotive team designs, develops, and manufactures automotive parts that are now installed in millions of vehicles on the road today.This is a great thread! My FE runs hot blooded, and I have some hot-start issues.
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