HI Everyone, I am a proud new owner of a 78mgb . I am far from being a car guy and do my best to repair as much as i can. This MgB has lots of little issues (mainly electrical) so I thought I would start with fuel smell in the compartment.
1. After reading great stuff on here, I believe I have found the problem. In the trunk on the right side near tail light is a silver canister. I'm guessing it might be a charcoal filter although in the pictures attached I thought the filter was up front. Anyway. I discovered all the tubing has rotted and was broken off. Can you please tell me what the hosing configuration is. Am I right in thinking that hose goes from tank up to canister (either entry?) then from canister to the silver vapor line? BTW I connect a hose to the main silver line and was able to blow through the line, which I am guessing is a good sign that there is no obstruction unless I shouldn't be able to?
2. the black canisters in the front of the engine, Is one of those also another charcoal?
Thanks so much in advance.
Marty
1. After reading great stuff on here, I believe I have found the problem. In the trunk on the right side near tail light is a silver canister. I'm guessing it might be a charcoal filter although in the pictures attached I thought the filter was up front. Anyway. I discovered all the tubing has rotted and was broken off. Can you please tell me what the hosing configuration is. Am I right in thinking that hose goes from tank up to canister (either entry?) then from canister to the silver vapor line? BTW I connect a hose to the main silver line and was able to blow through the line, which I am guessing is a good sign that there is no obstruction unless I shouldn't be able to?
2. the black canisters in the front of the engine, Is one of those also another charcoal?
Thanks so much in advance.
Marty