Hello list,
Well Im back on after a 6 month hiatus trying to get my thesis finished for
school. Interesting to jump back into the list again.
A problem had developed with my 1980 MGB. The past few weeks I have noticed a
faint smell of gas in the cockpit after I park for a few minutes. This happens
no matter what the gas level is. Today, it was much worse. Smelled like
someone had dumped a good gallon of gas in the car. This was after a 15 minute
run at highway speeds. I was at away from home and checked the fuel lines,
looked fine (they are only 6 months old). Let things air out a bit, and
started up. The car ran like it was flooded for about a minute and then was
ok. Anyone have an idea where to look for problems? I dont know if it is
related, but the smell started developing shortly after I got a new catalytic
converter and Falcon exhaust installed. I have heard that there can be
manifold problems if these are incorrectly installed. Also, the exhaust down
tube is starting to turn a blue/purple color. Is this to be expected? I know
on a bike with chromed pipes this suggests a weak mixture, but the end of the
pipe looks like its running rich.
Thanks,
Erich- 1980 MGB
1970 Norton Commando
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