I'd be very interested in hearing the story behind this too, since I have noticed the same thing in my Spit. Oddly though, or not, it seems to be most prevelent when the fuel tank is nearly full. I have considered a bit of seepage around the filler, but have never been able to find even a drop.
Subject: Heavy acceleration & fuel smell > Evening all, > > After taking both cars out for a spirited run, I noticed when I was going > through the gears (5000-5500rpm shift points), I get the smell of gas. It > is not there under normal acceleration, the thoughts of conversation are at > the high RPMs the fuel pumps are pumping more gas than can be consumed and > this is leading to excess. > > Could there be something with high rpms and the coil not providing a strong > spark? Would a hotter coil help? Do I need to consider switching to an > electronic ignition of some kind? Or is there some adjustment I am missing? > > Many thanks in advance > David Templeton > '59 Triumph TR3a > '74 Triumph Spitfire > NASS Charter member #20 /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
