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James-B James Bridgewater Maidenhead, Berks, United Kingdom 1951 MG TD ~ For Sale ! ~ 1958 MG MGA Twin-Cam 1960 MG MGA 1600	Posted: June 30, 2012 08:01AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 51

While driving over 55 mph I get a strong smell of fuel but if I stop and look around the engine I cannot find any leaks, any ideas?

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Basil Adams About 12 miles from Sears Point, USA	Posted: June 30, 2012 08:29AM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,981

Float bowl overflow? Check your needle/seats for proper operation and check fuel pressure. No need for dripping on the exhaust manifold! But also check the fuel lines under the car just in case. Best of luck. Basil 707.762.0974 basiladams@yahoo.com

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Re: Smell of petrol #3
bikermga Peter Tilbury Surrey, BC, Canada 1956 MG MGA 1958 MG MGA coupe	Posted: June 30, 2012 07:12PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 512

Jimmy,
Check the rubber washers (2 on each carb) on the bolts between the float bowls and the carbs. these can get hard with age and leak, but only when the car is running.
Peter.

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James-B James Bridgewater Maidenhead, Berks, United Kingdom 1951 MG TD ~ For Sale ! ~ 1958 MG MGA Twin-Cam 1960 MG MGA 1600	Posted: July 01, 2012 06:16AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 51

Thanks for both your ideas I will check them out.

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