Well the first thing I notice is the twin SU setup. This is definately
the way to go on the 1500. I guess this also indicates you don't live in
the US. In the US we had the single ZS POC for a carb. Or if you are in
the US, you got the best carb setup ;-)
As for the fuel smell, check the rubber hoses on the passenger side in
the boot (trunk). If they get rotton they can leak gas fumes and you get
the fuel smell while driving. Easy to fix too. If not that check all the
rubber hoses associated with the fuel system. Or it could be something
obvious like a carb leak.
Larry
78 Midget
(My regular computer is offline today getting an upgrade to a new Mac G4
dual processor ;-)
Jean-Francois Gratton wrote:
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> Hi listers,
>
> This is my first post to the list ..I have been reading you for almost
> two weeks now.
>
> Well, I made the big leap of faith on the weekend and acquired my first
> Midget.
> It's a 75 and a daily driver. It's in good condition but will
> eventually be a full restoration
> in a year or two, if my wallet permits it.
>
> Please have a look at her I nicknamed her "Vicky"
> http://www.jfgratton.com/midget/
>
> If you guys notice anything strange in the pictures of the engine lemme
> know cuz I know
> I'm having some carburation and ignition issues as well as a butchered
> exhaust and EGR system
> I'm waiting for my Factory Workshop Manual before I jump in and fix it
> all. The smell of the
> car is atrocious, you can't cruise in town it smells of unburnt fuel so
> much.
> So any help will be greatly appreciated.
>
> I also put up some pictures of a few cars I saw on the weekend that are
> on a lot in my area
> no brits though, they are a 63 Corvair, a Saab Sonnet and a 60's T-Bird,
> have a look, they're in the
> Daily Adventures section.
>
> Cheers!
>
> Jean-Francois
> '75 Midget 1500
> http://www.jfgratton.com/midget/
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