Engine stalls, then won't restart for 3 or 4 hrs

Engine stalls, then won't restart for 3 or 4 hrs Has anyone had this happen, I have replaced the fuel cap, fuel lines, filter and no luck, seems like it is vapor locked. Does it more in warm weather, not as often in winter, help! Will a new fuel pump help?
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bert [Entry]

This is just a shot in the dark, actually from lawn mower repair. Has the gas cap been replaced and is the vent working? Does it seem like it is starving out when it quits?

bert [Entry]

@wiscent yes it is possible that it is a bad fuel pump but I am not convinced of that. I'd look to the ignition system at this point. Take a good spark plug and keep it with you the next time you run your mower. Once the engine quits, pull a plug wire off one of the plugs and snap the spare plug into the wire. Carefully hold the threaded portion of the plug against the fins on the engine or other ground and turn the ignition key. See if you get spark. I would think you are having an issue with the ignition module or the coil getting hot and failing.