Fuel pump heat can cause vapor locks. It’s common on boats

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Vtskier1

But who really knows…..had to put cold water on our boat fuel pump at times to get her moving…..

Posted: 07/10/2026 at 10:55 AM ET

(In response to this post by MikeVT85)

Ever encounter a fuel line vapor lock in your fuel line. I was out & about -- MikeVT85 Jul 09, 2026 at 09:45 PM ET

MikeVT85 • 07/09/26 09:45 PM ET

Fuel pump heat can cause vapor locks. It’s common on boats ◄ -- Vtskier1 Jul 10, 2026 at 10:55 AM ET

Vtskier1 • 07/10/26 10:55 AM ET

Excellent tip to file away.** -- Coach McGuirk Jul 10, 2026 at 04:20 PM ET

Coach McGuirk • 07/10/26 04:20 PM ET

Only on my propane grill once.** -- Late 80s Hokie Jul 10, 2026 at 07:09 AM ET

Late 80s Hokie • 07/10/26 07:09 AM ET

Good you were able to get off the road. Possibly killed Harry Chapin -- Va AandM Jul 10, 2026 at 05:46 AM ET

Va AandM • 07/10/26 05:46 AM ET

I've never knowingly encountered it, but have heard of it plenty of times. -- MP4VT2004 Jul 09, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET

MP4VT2004 • 07/09/26 10:00 PM ET