If you have SU's, it is quite normal, that after the engine is shut off,
a little quantity of fuel gets up the jets. This evaporates and gives a
gas smell.
Gernot
> Justin Wagner wrote:
>
> > Peter J. Thomas wrote:
> > >
> > > Same model, same year, same smell. No noticable leaks. I assumed
> it was coming
> > > from the gas cap. Please someone, correct me if I am wrong. The
> gas cap is
> > > vented, unlike modern cars which are sealed to reduce polution.
> > >
> >
> > I've had the same problem with my TR 4A... but it seems worse
> lately
> > ... I tend to think the fuel tank has a slow leak or something...
> Even
> > a vented cap shouldn't be that strong.
> >
> > If I find anything, I'll let the list know... but I can't get to it
> for
> > a while.
>
> In my case the smell isn't overwhelming. I can only smell it when the
> garage has not
> been opened from some time. Also, the smell seemed to be linked with
> the warming
> weather. It could be (far stretch) that the fuel in the tank expanded
> at the garage
> warmed, pushing out a little vapor. Then again, there is also a lawn
> mower, chain
> saw, string trimmer and two gas cans in the garage.
>
> Peter Thomas
>
>
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