gas smell

[Bruce W.]

Hey guys, Have a 62 340 hp car. Can't find a gas leak but there is a strong smell of gas when I drive. Any ideas where to look?
Bruce

[Edward J.]

Re: gas smell

Bruce, have you look for fuel stains on the bottom of fuel tank. Fuel will leave a stain when it drys. Fuel pump also has a weep hole check that, hoses, fuel stains on intake??

[Dan A.]

Re: gas smell

The solid axle cars gas tank has a vent system. When it has deteriorated and not functioning gas fumes in the car's interior will be particularly overwhelming. Search is your friend.

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...6-C1-Gas-Smell

[Frank D.]

Re: gas smell

Here is the Hinckley article mentioned in the other thread, one add'l consideration - avoid the tendency to top off the tank to the brim...on C1s (at least on my 61) making a hard right turn uphill would have fuel running through the vent to the filler cavity and a resulting odor. Its also important to make sure the gas tank cavity cover in the soft top storage well is sealed, although not factory, I used closed cell foam storm window insulation with adhesive on one side...rather than the messier putty the factory used.

[Roger W.]

Re: gas smell

I have read about this hose before, but I never understood what it's purpose was. I thought that maybe it was the tank vent hose. After reading the Hinckley article again, I understood what this drain hose was. I haven't yet checked to see if my 59 still has this hose, but I kind of think that it does not. CC lists this hose in the catalog.
This is what I love about this forum. You can think that you know every detail about your Corvette, but then read a new detail that you were not aware of.

[Roger W.]

Re: gas smell

Just checked for the hose today. What a surprise. It was there, sticking out of the rear wheel well.