STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE CABIN

[Mn3519]

1980 FJ40 and I have a strong fuel smell inside the car to include the following:

• Strong Vapor push when I undue the gas cap
• Sputtering when I turn off the ignition

Not sure if it's a carb adjustment (Weber 38), need a vented gas cap or check the charcoal canister? Any help would be appreciated as always.

Thank You

 

[AdamKFarmer]

Charcoal canister would be a good first step.

 

[phils40]

When I had the strong smell in the cab I noticed that one of the return vapour line hoses had snapped off - leaving all the vapours to nicely enter the cab freely.

 

[Mn3519]

Thank you

 

[bugsnbikes]

Fewer beans on the burritos works for me....

 

[sggoat]

Check that for sure, but also make sure the fuel tank doesn't have a bunch of pinhole leaks on the bottom----

 

[Poser]

Check that for sure, but also make sure the fuel tank doesn't have a bunch of pinhole leaks on the bottom----

01/79 and later 40 series did not have a fuel tank inside the cabin...

 

[lc69hunter]

I don't know about the Weber, per se, but I am having the same problem (raw gas smell) since I rebuilt my Holley (no pieces left over). The Holley experts tell me chances are good it is a blown power valve, so I am tearing down and replacing it this weekend. Might be something to think about if you have had any backfires.

 

[Racer65]

Are you missing any firewall grommets?