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Lately, I've been smelling gasoline in the garage after I fill the tank on the Sprite, definitely coming from the rear. I went through the fuel line from filler to the pump. I'm 99% sure it was a loose hose clamp on the filler tube, but while poking around the fuel pump, I came across a couple of things that I couldn't figure out. The BL Service Manual and other printed resources at home also seemed mute on the subject:
OK, I get that the line on the bottom goes to the carburetor and the line on top comes from the tank -- what is the rubber hose on the side? That appears to be some kind of vacuum hose. It is also not particularly well secured.
DSC_0010 by David Cohen, on Flickr
Then, I have this line -- possibly the other end? It's just hanging out doing nothing. Should this be attached to something?
DSC_0011 by David Cohen, on Flickr
Finally, a bit unrelated, as I'm getting ready for the winter overhaul, I've been mulling replacing the rear differential gasket. There's a lot of muck on the axle, but I can't tell if it is from a leak or just years and years of grime. I cleaned it up after this picture to see if I can spot any new leaking
DSC_0013 by David Cohen, on Flickr
Obviously, with replacing anything in the rear end, you have to pop the driveshaft out and replace the U-Joints. Since I am likely going to be pulling the motor within 12 to 24 months for a rebuild or replacement, I'm thinking that unless I have a major leak, I ought to wait until I pull the motor, since the driveshaft and U-Joints are going to have to come out anyway.
I'm shooting to get started on the Sprite after New Years
OK, I get that the line on the bottom goes to the carburetor and the line on top comes from the tank -- what is the rubber hose on the side? That appears to be some kind of vacuum hose. It is also not particularly well secured.
DSC_0010 by David Cohen, on FlickrThen, I have this line -- possibly the other end? It's just hanging out doing nothing. Should this be attached to something?
DSC_0011 by David Cohen, on FlickrFinally, a bit unrelated, as I'm getting ready for the winter overhaul, I've been mulling replacing the rear differential gasket. There's a lot of muck on the axle, but I can't tell if it is from a leak or just years and years of grime. I cleaned it up after this picture to see if I can spot any new leaking
DSC_0013 by David Cohen, on FlickrObviously, with replacing anything in the rear end, you have to pop the driveshaft out and replace the U-Joints. Since I am likely going to be pulling the motor within 12 to 24 months for a rebuild or replacement, I'm thinking that unless I have a major leak, I ought to wait until I pull the motor, since the driveshaft and U-Joints are going to have to come out anyway.
I'm shooting to get started on the Sprite after New Years
