The wife smells gasoline

[simplyconnected]

Positive Crankcase Ventilation takes care of this problem. Is she smelling raw gas, blowby or exhaust fumes?

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Dave Don't get me wrong - - I smell it too, but I'm not bothered by it, probably because I don't have to smell it all day while I'm trying to work. I'm pretty sure that it is a raw gas smell, but maybe I'm going down the wrong rabbit hole.

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I had the same problem a while back, and it turned out to be a leaking O-ring seal for the fuel sending unit. I pulled the carpet back, and there was a small pool of fuel just sitting in the top of the tank. I replaced the O-ring and all is well now.

Hi Larry Thanks for the tip! Was wondering if you solved your problem - good to know!

[jopizz]

I'm with Larry. Remove the gas cap after driving and if you have no pressure build up then most likely you are leaking from the sender.

John

[yellow98cobra]

I had the same problem a while back, and it turned out to be a leaking O-ring seal for the fuel sending unit. I pulled the carpet back, and there was a small pool of fuel just sitting in the top of the tank. I replaced the O-ring and all is well now.

I had this same problem I bought a new tank & sending unit and they both came with a rubber / cork style gasket and both of those leaked when I filled up my tank I switched to an all rubber gasket and it has been good since.

It is also easy to get the lock ring not centered as you tighten it.
(pictured is the rubber / cork style gasket that leaked)

[Tbird1044]

If you change from the rubber/cork gasket to the solid rubber seal or o-ring, it can be difficult to get enough pressure on the rubber ring to reinstall the retainer ring. I got a couple of PVC pieces and made my own by notching the adapter piece. Was quick and cheap and worked like a champ. I'll attach some pics.
Nyles