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Heel & Toe
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From: Fort Lauderdale FL
Free Beer
Now that I have your attention...I have a 71 convertible, original 350/270 4spd and when I drive it with the top down I come home smelling of exhaust. Is this a common problem with C-3 convertibles or could it be something else? I have had the carb rebuilt, exhaust welded, and engine tuned up. I was considering side exhaust as a solution.
Any advice? Oh, the free beer... whoever can successfully help me solve this problem... :cheers:
Any advice? Oh, the free beer... whoever can successfully help me solve this problem... :cheers:
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Re: Free Beer (KSullender)
Now that I have your attention...I have a 71 convertible, original 350/270 4spd and when I drive it with the top down I come home smelling of exhaust. Is this a common problem with C-3 convertibles or could it be something else? I have had the carb rebuilt, exhaust welded, and engine tuned up. I was considering side exhaust as a solution.
Any advice? Oh, the free beer... whoever can successfully help me solve this problem... :cheers:
Any advice? Oh, the free beer... whoever can successfully help me solve this problem... :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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Re: Free Beer (Alwyn678)
I wouldn't consider that normal. I had the same problem with a coue. Ran with the tops off and rear window out. Someone pointed out that the fuel mixture might be the culprit, specifically that the car was running too lean. Jumped a few jet sizes, retimed her and bingo - no more smell.
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[Modified by Robert N, 2:38 PM 4/8/2003]
Beer may be sent to me UPS, FedEX or US mail. :D
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Re: Free Beer (KSullender)
Try some fuel fragrance :D http://store.summitracing.com/produc...earchtype=ecat
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From: Pearland TX
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Re: Free Beer (Alwyn678)
I feel :_dupe: 'd
Hey KSullender.... try stuffing a tator in each of those exhaust pipes. That should shut that smell down. :thumbs:
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Re: Free Beer (ddecart)
I have the same problem, kinda. I smell more of gas. After some investigation, my carb leaks a little at the back. After a while I have a small poodle of gas on the manifold (that gives you a warm fuzzy).
Has anyoine tried this stuff? That is crazy!
Try some fuel fragrance :D http://store.summitracing.com/produc...earchtype=ecat
