ed_in_pa
Well-known member
Hi Heidi,
I read your reply and I was hoping to ask you a question. The leak on my 76 hasn't caused me to get lightheaded but it sounds very similar to the problem you had. I noticed it first when I filled the tank but now it seems to be anytime I run it. When I looked underneath I could see where it had been leaking on the passenger side muffler. How did your friend check the fuel delivery hose. Did the tank have to be dropped or is there someother way to check it. Thanks.
I read your reply and I was hoping to ask you a question. The leak on my 76 hasn't caused me to get lightheaded but it sounds very similar to the problem you had. I noticed it first when I filled the tank but now it seems to be anytime I run it. When I looked underneath I could see where it had been leaking on the passenger side muffler. How did your friend check the fuel delivery hose. Did the tank have to be dropped or is there someother way to check it. Thanks.
78SilvAnniv said:...get it checked out.
I had a fuel smell problem that caused me to get light-headed while driving home from a shopping trip. I stopped to get some fresh air and could not find anything wrong. I took the 78 a short detour to our mechanic and they checked the carb and lines at the engine and called it good. I started to drive home and after just a few minutes I got the strong fuel smell again. I was near a friend's auto salvage yard and pulled in and he found the problem.
My fuel delivery hose that ran over the top of the gas tank was rotted and leaking...over the top of the gas tank...dripping down...collecting in the spare tire carrier...and also dripping directly onto my HOT mufflers!
Problem was promptly fixed.
Check all fuel delivery lines if you smell any leak and cannot find an obvious source.
Heidi