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Wont restart when hot

The problem is most noticible on hot days over 85 degrees. When the engine is hot and is shut off it won't restart but you can tell that it is trying to fire but just won't catch and run. I am going to start with a tune up since the dist cap looks a little bad. I have heard that the lp fuel lock offs will stick on these models when hot and I would like to know if there is any update to the lock off to fix this problem. I know that you can take out the plunger to test. This but I am never around when the unit acts up. If you let it sit anywhere from 15 minutes to up to a few hours it will start up as normal. If you have seen this or have any ideas please share them. Thank you
  • Posted 30 Jun 2012 01:22
  • By Bandit_
  • joined 11 Apr'12 - 15 messages
  • Ohio, United States
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I have had this issue with 7 series Toyotas with the asain fuel system. You are correct that the fuel shut off solnoid does have a tendancy to stick when hot. Unfortunenately the only cure seems to be replacing the entire regulator. I don't know why, but testing & even replacing just the shut off solnoid never seems to put the symptom to bed.

To test the solnoid, have the engine running & get it hot. Turn off the propane bottle & let it run out of fuel. With the bottle still off, crank over engine. While cranking,turn bottle on. If it's the same problem I've run into, the engine will fire right up. It seems to be the back pressure from the fuel that stops the solnoid from working. I've tested the solnoids (they've tested good) & even replaced them, but the sypmtoms still remain.

Hope this helps
  • Posted 1 Jul 2012 02:06
  • By bbforks
  • joined 1 Mar'12 - 1,437 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
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