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  1. #1
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    Thumbs up Vapor lock

    '03 Triton 186 DC w/'03 Merc 150 xrp. In hot weather bulb goes flat after sitting for 20 mins. or so. engine will not start unless I flood it. Problem started about 4 years ago. HELP!

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    Re: Vapor lock

    You might want to move this post, may not get much help in this part of the forum. Try the off topics page.

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    Re: Vapor lock

    I have heard of this problem a lot lately. I was told to always use 90 octane fuel because it does not have alcohol in it and will not evaporate which is what is causing the vapor lock issues. Good luck and I hope this works for you.

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