Trouble starting when hot

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magoo

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Done a 200 mile trip down to the south coast this week. 6 hour journey fully loaded, 50-55 mph including 2-3 breaks at the services for 45 mins each.

The van had trouble starting when the engine was still hot, turning over but not kicking in. I believe it's the fuel evaporating in the carbs when the engine is still very hot. What would be my solutions, electric fuel pump or new carbs?

NOS OG manual fuel pump recently fitted.
1776 engine
Twin Weber ICHs.
 
I have recently fitted 2 x bakelite standoff gaskets for my twin carbs (34 icts) which prevent this happening
They stop the heat transference very very effectively - carbs are cool to the touch after a long fast journey.
You should be able to pickup something similar easily
 
Like this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WEBER-DGV-DGAV-DGEV-DFAV-DFEV-TWIN-CARB-CARBURETTOR-BAKELITE-SPACER-GASKET-/222055048540?hash=item33b383255c:g:xfEAAOSwr7ZW6ILI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
 
More like this, I think?

http://www.fastroadcars.co.uk/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=100" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
 

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