I had a very similar problem, and it turned out to be a leaky fuel hose; the
hose just seeped a bit past the clamp, just enough to make the end of the
hose damp with gas. I fixed it by replacing the hose. Look for a fuel leak
somewhere, maybe on the pump, anywhere on the lines, or maybe a carburetor
float bowl.
Tom Zuchowski
'61 Bugeye
Clemmons, NC
-----Original Message-----
From: Philip Hubbard <phubbard@carroll.com>
To: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
Cc: mgs@Autox.Team.Net <mgs@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: Saturday, August 15, 1998 9:05 AM
Subject: Gas Fumes and Air Pumps
>I'm wondering if anyone can answer a pollution control question for me.
>I've got a 1974 MG Midget and a bit of a gas fume problem. If I run the
>car in the garage to test something or other, the fumes can get quite
>aromatic. I always do this with the garage door open so it isn't so much a
>health issue as just trying to make sure all is in order.
>
>>From list advice garnered long ago I know I need to look into the evap
>cannister and maybe change the charcoal (I have had some minor float bowl
>overflow in the past), ensure that my hoses to the evap cannister are good,
>look at gaskets on the fuel sending unit and maybe check out the fuel tank
>itself.
>
>Here's what I'm asking about today. My 1974 is supposed to have an air
>pump. It doesn't and one did not come with the car when I bought it though
>looking through my box 'o goodies I received with the car revealed a gulp
>valve which may or may not still work. My question is for advice as to
>what to do about the missing air pump. New they are terribly expensive.
>I'd definitely search out a used one. Anyone have any ideas on reasonable
>prices? Is it worth putting it all back together (i.e., will I always have
>fume issues without it? The car passed NJ emissions legitimately so I'm
>not that concerned that I am a horrible polluter. Legitimately meaning the
>mech did not put the detector in another car, rev the engine, etc.
>
>Thanks for any advice.
>
>Philip
>1974 Damask Midget - Arioch, Lord of Chaos
>
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