FUEL STARVATION AT HIGH ALTITUDE

Some 1982 "A" and "X" cars with 2.8L V6 engines may experience fuel starvation at high altitudes during high ambient temperatures (70 DEG F or higher). The condition usually occurs when an attempt is made to restart a vehicle following a 15-20 minute hot soak.

To alleviate this condition, install a brass restrictor with a 1mm orifice per illustration "B". Install the restrictor inside the 5/16" diameter hose portion of the vapor return line located at the left side of the engine compartment (see illustration "A"). To install the restrictor, disconnect the hose at the forward clamp, insert the restrictor inside the hose and reinstall the hose clamp torquing it to 1.4 N.m to 1.7 N.m.

The restrictors can be acquired by contacting the local Chevrolet zone office or fabricate locally.

Labor Operation Number: T0082

Labor Time: .2 hours

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