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scicala · 06-12-2018, 01:11 PM

Regarding the loud noise and lower radiator hose cut in half, are you sure you didn't throw one of the blades off of the fan ?

As far as it acting like it's running out of gas, that could be vapor lock especially if hot weather and/or the ignition timing isn't advancing (causes high exhaust temps).
When it happens, check to see if there is fuel in the carb. If not, that's probably vapor lock. Could also be a bad condenser or coil.

Sal

06-12-2018, 01:11 PM	#2
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,712	Re: 1955 ford station wagon with a V8 302 Engine. Regarding the loud noise and lower radiator hose cut in half, are you sure you didn't throw one of the blades off of the fan ? As far as it acting like it's running out of gas, that could be vapor lock especially if hot weather and/or the ignition timing isn't advancing (causes high exhaust temps). When it happens, check to see if there is fuel in the carb. If not, that's probably vapor lock. Could also be a bad condenser or coil. Sal