robert williford wrote:
>
> the gas fumes from my 73 'b seem to be getting progressively worse.
> i beleive that i need to replace the gas tank (i suspect pinholes
> due to rust...). my question involves the vent from the gas tank that
> is in the trunk. i'm not sure of the technical name, but its the
> doo-hickey on the passenger side with a couple of hoses leading to it.
> is it possible that some of the fumes are coming from there? the po
> cut a couple of holes in the rear bulkhead for speakers that are no
> longer there, and i beleive that the fumes may be coming through from
> there.
> also, i know that i have the carbs set a bit rich, but the exhaust
> smells _very_gasoline rich. no black smoke or sputtering--in fact,
> the car runs quite well--so i don't think its due to the mixture being
> overly rich, but i'm not sure. any suggestions? the smell in the
> car is threatening to cause brain damage...
>
> thanks,
> -robert
> 73 mgb
Robert
ensure the lines leading to the "doo hickey" in the trunk are not
cracked and are securely fastened. You will most definately get a
gasoline smell if the lines are bad or loose.
Rick
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