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.Regards,
Don Vincent
Amherst NY
1960 HT 352
TBird Registry 34042Comment
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Hi Larry Thanks for the tip! Was wondering if you solved your problem - good to know!Regards,
Don Vincent
Amherst NY
1960 HT 352
TBird Registry 34042Comment
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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.
JohnJohn Pizzi - Squarebirds Administrator
Thunderbird Registry #36223
jopizz@squarebirds.org 856-779-9695
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It is also easy to get the lock ring not centered as you tighten it.
(pictured is the rubber / cork style gasket that leaked)Attached FilesYellow98Cobra
1960 Thunderbird HT
Data plt# 63A Z 56 15 H 3 4
There are 4 pictures of her here, plus a couple of my namesake.
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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.
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