<VV> Gasoline Smell - again

[J R Read_HML]

Watch the pump while operating...  See if a fine mist is emitting from the 
top vent.

Check the carbs to be sure none is/are venting gas.

Just a couple of suggestions.  I'm thinking that if you smell gas only when 
the heater is on, the problem is likely in the engine compartment.

Later, JR
CCE CORVANANTICS CORSA SCG member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
----- Original Message ----- 
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Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 2:41 PM
Subject: <VV> Gasoline Smell - again


> Hi,
>
> I know that we have discussed this issue on more that one occasion, but I 
> want to make sure that I am attempting to correct the real cause of the 
> problem. As I recall from previous discussions, if we can smell gasoline 
> in the passenger compartment, the most likely causes are the gas cap, the 
> hose between the filler and the gas tank, other(?) (front components). If 
> we have a good air cleaner assembly and the good gaskets between the air 
> cleaner assembly and carbs, we will most likely not have gasoline smell 
> coming through the heater. For the record, the engine is a 65 140 hp in my 
> 62 sedan. I am using a mechanical fuel pump, which does not appear to be 
> leaking. No apparent fuel drips in the engine compartment.
>
> Thanks for your thoughts.
>
> Joe White (62 sedan, 66 Porvair)
> CORSA, RMC
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