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Old 06-02-2026, 11:53 PM   #4
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Default Re: Model A Doodlebug Revival

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My thoughts are that you may have 1) a plugged fuel system. The tanks love to rust up with the new fuels today. So drain and flush everything until clean. 2) a clogged or really dirty cooling system. The ideal way to clean it is to pull the head and dig around in the cooling passages with a wire and get ALL of the rust/scale out. Then flush the rad a few times. Sounds like you may need a repair as well. An engine that over heats will blow a head gasket and may contribute to ‘vapor lock’ as it just gets so hot it boils the fuel. Also put your location in so that someone near you may be able to give you a hand.

Mike
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