![]() ![]() We know this isn’t good if your motorcycle gas engine is only filled with vapors. We get problems everywhere the gasoline starts to change from a liquid state to a gaseous state. Up to where the gasoline is introduced into the engine’s air intake. ![]() ![]() In the motorcycle engine, it’s easy to figure out where the gasoline is supposed to be in the liquid phase: When a section in the file system expects nice, concentrated gasoline in its liquid phase but only has the gas phase as gasoline vapor, we get a vapor lock. This is where the vapor lock interferes with the operation of the engine. Well, as long as gasoline is vapor where it’s supposed to be and a liquid where it’s supposed to be, conditions in the engine are better set up to operate as designed. This is good, so the gasoline can move towards the engine as a concentrated liquid and then easily vaporized when needed to prepare for energy extraction. So gasoline contains energy that is extracted best when it’s vaporized, and gasoline vaporizes quickly with high volatility and higher vapor pressure. Well, what does this mean for our motorcycle engine or any engine? Gasoline is a liquid, and as I learned in fire fighting school, it really doesn’t burn well compared to how gasoline is supposed to burn as a gas vapor. Restarting the engine from this state may be difficult. This disrupts the fuel pump’s operation, causing feed pressure loss to the carburetor or fuel injection system, resulting in transient loss of power or complete stalling. Vapor lock is a problem caused by liquid fuel changing state to gas while still in the fuel delivery system of gasoline-fueled internal combustion engines. It just scratches the surface, and then we can take steps to dive deeper. So What Is Engine Vapor Locking?Ī quick Wikipedia Search generates this rather generic response, but this is what we love about Wikipedia. Or, more importantly, my carburetor fuel lines were vapor locking. OK, one problem I had to deal with living down south at the time was very high temps, which led to starting problems, and I found it was that my engine was vapor locking. It ran, it was a great first car(for driving and working on), and I had lots of memories in that car spending time with my Wife on road trips and visiting sites. It seems he tightened every bolt, cleaned the engine compartment of oil leaks and dirt, and got it ready for reselling. Well, this car was in ‘good’ working order, but the seller spent more time bonding it than actually repairing/tuning it up. Being in the military, we were both poor and often naive. I knew the guy selling it liked buying cheap cars, fixing them up, and then flipping them to other sailors. ![]() It has problems, but I bought it for $1800, in cash, from another sailor when I was in the US Navy. I am a late bloomer in the carburetor age of car engines, but my first car had a carburetor, a 1984 Toyota Corolla. My Background, With Carburetor-ed Engines. I felt much of the information posted was incorrect and thought I would do a quick post not about how motorcycle engine vapor lock isn’t affecting my Boom Vader, but what vapor lock is and how it affects the engine. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician or 911 immediately.I’ve been having issues with my new Boom Vader motorcycle, a Grom Clone, and found references to the source being a motorcycle engine vapor lock. By using this Site you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. Never disregard the medical advice of your physician or health professional, or delay in seeking such advice, because of something you read on this Site. We disclaim all responsibility for the professional qualifications and licensing of, and services provided by, any physician or other health providers posting on or otherwise referred to on this Site and/or any Third Party Site. MedHelp is not a medical or healthcare provider and your use of this Site does not create a doctor / patient relationship. It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem, condition or disease or a recommendation for a specific test, doctor, care provider, procedure, treatment plan, product, or course of action. The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. ![]()
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