Old car/gas smell.
#1
Old car/gas smell.
Hi All,
I have a 1970 442 and it runs great. I'm very pleased with it's performance.
It idles low at stops and seems like it might shut off, but it never does.
My problem is it's smell. It has a little of the old car smell which I like. But it also has a light gas smell that it starting to concern me. I have not noticed it bad enough that it follows me when I get out, but still a concern.
I smell it more in the trunk that anywhere else.
Is it possible that the gas cap is loose enough to do this? It is not tight fitting like my newer cars. It just goes on and it is not snug at all.
Any thoughts and ideas will be appreciated.
Thanks,
BQ
I have a 1970 442 and it runs great. I'm very pleased with it's performance.
It idles low at stops and seems like it might shut off, but it never does.
My problem is it's smell. It has a little of the old car smell which I like. But it also has a light gas smell that it starting to concern me. I have not noticed it bad enough that it follows me when I get out, but still a concern.
I smell it more in the trunk that anywhere else.
Is it possible that the gas cap is loose enough to do this? It is not tight fitting like my newer cars. It just goes on and it is not snug at all.
Any thoughts and ideas will be appreciated.
Thanks,
BQ
#4
#5
Hi,
I tightened up the gas cap today and put the smell test on it and I think it is somewhat better. I will keep a nose on it.
I could not see the canister in the trunk. Where do I need to look for it.
I also can't see any leaks what so ever from the tank.
If if doesn't go away, I will take it to a prof and ask them.
I tightened up the gas cap today and put the smell test on it and I think it is somewhat better. I will keep a nose on it.
I could not see the canister in the trunk. Where do I need to look for it.
I also can't see any leaks what so ever from the tank.
If if doesn't go away, I will take it to a prof and ask them.
#7
Gas cap should be non-vented and snug. Get a cheapo at any parts store if in doubt. The fuel gauge sending unit on top of the tank can be another weak spot, but changing requires dropping the tank. Just another idea if the vent lines are OK.
#8
Any update to this? I am having the same issue in my 68. Brand new tank and sending unit. I did not replace the few short rubber hoses yet like an idiot so that could be it. No leaks anywhere that I notice. Car runs great but the smell is definitely concerning.
#10
Ok so I figured out my problem. Someone told me as I pulled into pepboys that I was dripping gas. Apparently only happened when I turned or gunned it. Where the filler neck meets the tank has a hairline crack on top. Gonna try jb weld first otherwise ill have to get another tank. Sucks. Atleast I know why I'm going through a lot of gas now, abd why it stinks!
#12
Don't get me wrong, I love the smell of gas but definitely not this much. Hoping the jb weld works for now. Starting to strip car down for body work and paint the next 2 weekends. Can't wait to get her done!
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