Carb. heat shield?

Stanley_P · 09-01-2005

I just noticed the heat shield on the new Opel I just purchased is gone.
Does anyone out there have an extra one for sale?
What are my chances of vapor lock if I leave it off or damage to carb.?

Can you believe this car has a full belly pan(not rusted out) and a crack free dash? I really couldn't pass this car up.....

Thanks,
Stanley

tekenaar · 09-01-2005

Originally Posted by Stanley_P

I just noticed the heat shield on the new Opel I just purchased is gone.
Does anyone out there have an extra one for sale?
What are my chances of vapor lock if I leave it off or damage to carb.?

Can you believe this car has a full belly pan(not rusted out) and a crack free dash? I really couldn't pass this car up.....

Thanks,
Stanley

Check with Rodney when we get back from AZ on Monday . . .

GTJIM · 09-01-2005

No damage to the carb without the heat sheild but you will have the carb fuel bowl "boiling dry" from time to time when the car is shut down which makes it harder to start. Vapour lock usually only occurs in the fuel line going to the carb due to exhaust heat soaking into it - not caused in the carb as a rule. However on hot days the fuel can vapourise in the bowl while the car is going and it causes extremely rich mixtures as the "air" sucked into the carb has a high percentage of fuel vapour in it - instead of oxygen!
In cooler climes there is usually no problem and you will soon find out if you do have a problem - the car won't run well......

Deja vue'! Have a look at the threads at the bottom of this page ........

GT Tim · 09-02-2005

I have one if you would like it.Just pay to ship and it is yours.

Stanley_P · 09-02-2005

GT TIM,

PM me your address and what you think is a fair mailing price. I will send you a money order. This is really nice of you, Thanks, Stanley_P

opeldean · 09-02-2005

tell us more about it. This is great news that you are back!

Stanley_P · 09-02-2005

Puchased on Ebay for $2750, it may seem high but this car is in great shape.
Drove 6 1/2" hours to Concord, NC to pick it up. Interior has been total redone. I have the old interior, seat covers, kick panels, everything, old lenses, carb., many misc. parts. very little rust, floor pans solid, wasn't running when I pick it up, previous owner had new fuel pump. Put the pump on and off I went. I can't wait to get out to some of those Opel meetings.

Stanley_P

Jo Anna · 09-02-2005

Congratulations Stanley P! We have matching beauties. Isn't the color stunning? What year is yours?
Jo Anna

Stanley_P · 09-02-2005

I guess I'd better change the photo beside my name. That is my 69 that I sold last year. My new one is red.

Stanley_P

09-01-2005	#1 (permalink)
Stanley_P Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 311	Unanswered: Carb. heat shield? I just noticed the heat shield on the new Opel I just purchased is gone. Does anyone out there have an extra one for sale? What are my chances of vapor lock if I leave it off or damage to carb.? Can you believe this car has a full belly pan(not rusted out) and a crack free dash? I really couldn't pass this car up..... Thanks, Stanley __________________ 1973 Opel GT - Red

09-01-2005	#3 (permalink)
GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686 Provided Answers: 12	No damage .... No damage to the carb without the heat sheild but you will have the carb fuel bowl "boiling dry" from time to time when the car is shut down which makes it harder to start. Vapour lock usually only occurs in the fuel line going to the carb due to exhaust heat soaking into it - not caused in the carb as a rule. However on hot days the fuel can vapourise in the bowl while the car is going and it causes extremely rich mixtures as the "air" sucked into the carb has a high percentage of fuel vapour in it - instead of oxygen! In cooler climes there is usually no problem and you will soon find out if you do have a problem - the car won't run well...... Deja vue'! Have a look at the threads at the bottom of this page ........ __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved Last edited by GTJIM; 09-01-2005 at 11:58 PM.

09-02-2005	#5 (permalink)
Stanley_P Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 311	GT TIM, PM me your address and what you think is a fair mailing price. I will send you a money order. This is really nice of you, Thanks, Stanley_P __________________ 1973 Opel GT - Red

09-02-2005	#6 (permalink)
opeldean 1000 Post Club Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Overland Park KS Posts: 1,999 Provided Answers: 1	new car?? tell us more about it. This is great news that you are back! __________________ Thank you members of opelgt.com for helping me on a 5 year reconstruction of the most beautiful car in the world Celeste: 1917,cc ,getrag resealed, 2liter Intake valves,ported,ISKY cam on solids,Opel forged rods,9.52 compression,total seal gapless,oil dam,RB gasket mod., DCOE side drafts,sprint,2in straight exhaust,pertronix,OMNI paint,SACHS clutch,OGTS & Kadette sway bars,Manta finned pan,3 V clock,Ball joints and Poly all... SAA-WEET!

09-02-2005	#7 (permalink)
Stanley_P Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 311	Puchased on Ebay for $2750, it may seem high but this car is in great shape. Drove 6 1/2" hours to Concord, NC to pick it up. Interior has been total redone. I have the old interior, seat covers, kick panels, everything, old lenses, carb., many misc. parts. very little rust, floor pans solid, wasn't running when I pick it up, previous owner had new fuel pump. Put the pump on and off I went. I can't wait to get out to some of those Opel meetings. Stanley_P __________________ 1973 Opel GT - Red

09-02-2005	#4 (permalink)
GT Tim Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 479	I have one if you would like it.Just pay to ship and it is yours.

09-02-2005	#8 (permalink)
Jo Anna Lempi: Feared by all Walleye Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houghton, Michigan Posts: 154	Congratulations Stanley P! We have matching beauties. Isn't the color stunning? What year is yours? Jo Anna __________________ We know more than we know we know.

09-02-2005	#9 (permalink)
Stanley_P Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 311	I guess I'd better change the photo beside my name. That is my 69 that I sold last year. My new one is red. Stanley_P __________________ 1973 Opel GT - Red

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