I'd be very interested in hearing the story behind this too, since I have
noticed the same thing in my Spit. Oddly though, or not, it seems to be
most prevelent when the fuel tank is nearly full. I have considered a bit
of seepage around the filler, but have never been able to find even a drop.
Subject: Heavy acceleration & fuel smell
> Evening all,
>
> After taking both cars out for a spirited run, I noticed when I was going
> through the gears (5000-5500rpm shift points), I get the smell of gas. It
> is not there under normal acceleration, the thoughts of conversation are
at
> the high RPMs the fuel pumps are pumping more gas than can be consumed
and
> this is leading to excess.
>
> Could there be something with high rpms and the coil not providing a
strong
> spark? Would a hotter coil help? Do I need to consider switching to an
> electronic ignition of some kind? Or is there some adjustment I am
missing?
>
> Many thanks in advance
> David Templeton
> '59 Triumph TR3a
> '74 Triumph Spitfire
> NASS Charter member #20
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