vapor lock

[jopizz]

Your mechanic is correct. When properly tuned you should only need to press on the gas pedal lightly to set the choke when it's cold. That will give a small shot of gas which should be enough to start. When it's hot that's not necessary.

John

[johnpaulny]

Thanks John. I'm too accustomed to modern cars - I haven't dealt with carburetors in a while.
John