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SL/R107: engine wont start when hot

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Old 01-30-2017, 02:19 PM
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engine wont start when hot
1983 380 sl engine wont start when hot without giving it some gas.it will start when cold or damp outside. have changed the gas filter but still wont start hot
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Possibly the fuel accumulator. It maintains pressure in the system for awhile after shutoff. If the diaphragm leaks you lose pressure. It is located above the filter.
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