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Just been out to start my 2.2TC for the first time this year.....
Started up without too much trouble, but smelt of petrol, I thought it was just because I had the choke out, but even when I pushed it in, the smell was still there, and a lot worse than a normal rich smell.
So I popped the bonnet, and when I opened it I was greated by I lovely petrol fountain, all over the engine.
I quickly stopped the engine, disconnected the battery and fetched the fire extinguisher (just in case, there must have been a gallon of petrol on the floor !).
Turned out the fuel line had split just where it joins the front carb, a quick pull on the fuel pump primer had fuel spraying out.
5 mins, to cut the end off the pipe and re-fit, the rest of the pipe has hardened a bit but seamed ok, but I'll get a new piece next week.
Fired her up again, and all was well. I was half expecting the clutch to have seized but not the case
Found a nice rusty hole on the inner wing, so a bit of welding needed before the mot is due in august.
Just need some insurance and tax and she's out for the shows......
Richard
Started up without too much trouble, but smelt of petrol, I thought it was just because I had the choke out, but even when I pushed it in, the smell was still there, and a lot worse than a normal rich smell.
So I popped the bonnet, and when I opened it I was greated by I lovely petrol fountain, all over the engine.
I quickly stopped the engine, disconnected the battery and fetched the fire extinguisher (just in case, there must have been a gallon of petrol on the floor !).
Turned out the fuel line had split just where it joins the front carb, a quick pull on the fuel pump primer had fuel spraying out.
5 mins, to cut the end off the pipe and re-fit, the rest of the pipe has hardened a bit but seamed ok, but I'll get a new piece next week.
Fired her up again, and all was well. I was half expecting the clutch to have seized but not the case
Found a nice rusty hole on the inner wing, so a bit of welding needed before the mot is due in august.
Just need some insurance and tax and she's out for the shows......
Richard