I had a similar problem and did two things which pretty much solved it. The
first was to adjust the carbs closer to the correct mixture (before, it was
too rich which really smells quite strong). The second was to completely
seal the transmission tunnel thoroughly. If you still have the original
fiberboard trans cover like mine did, it is probably leaking. The best
solution is a fiberglass cover and a new set of rubber seals. This
corrected about 95% of my exhaust fume problems. Regards, Greg
76 TR6
68 MGB/GT
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From: Eric Lukehart [SMTP:lukehart@mis.net]
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 1999 4:23 AM
To: Triumph List
Subject: Raw fumes are choking me out!
Hello list,
Well, I just completed Coating my floors with POR 15 and patching
all the
holes in my TR6. I installed a Moss Moters underfelt and carpet kit
and
went for a test drive and was disapointed with the amount of exhaust
fumes
in the cabin. I took the car to Exhaust Pro and they showed me that
the
Monza exhaust system was not leaking. This is very frustrating. I
am
wondering if my car is just putting out to much exhaust. It idles
at 1500
rpms and perhaps it is running to RICH. I haven't touched the carbs
since I
bought the car because it starts, and seems to run fine. Also the
exhaust
isn't black. The only way the fumes are bearable is with the top
down and
even then its noticeable. Help?
TIA,
Eric 74 TR6
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