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**70cst** · 08-30-2022, 02:28 PM

The other night there was gas under the engine which stunk up the house... the misses wasn't happy

I called Hagerty and we took it the my favorite service location and we will see where its leaking gas. I'm thinking the fuel pump... then again it could be a gas line. One thing I know ... driving a truck while it is leaking gas is not a good thing

**Steeveedee** · 08-30-2022, 07:34 PM

Smart move. A guy I used to work with had a '63 Dart with a slant 6 that had a fuel pump leak. He said he smelled gas. Pulled it into a bay (I worked at a gas station back then), opened the hood, and yes indeed he should have been smelling gas! The diaphragm in the fuel pump ruptured and it was spraying gas all over the place! Lucky it hadn't caught fire. A lot of the under hood was thoroughly degreased, to boot.

**special-K** · 08-31-2022, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

One thing I know ... driving a truck while it is leaking gas is not a good thing

Another thing is a truck leaking gas anywhere is a bad thing. In a garage is really bad. At least you can smell it to let you know

**70cst** · 08-31-2022, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Another thing is a truck leaking gas anywhere is a bad thing. In a garage is really bad. At least you can smell it to let you know

It was the smell that got our attention...

**70cst** · 09-02-2022, 02:14 PM

Bad fuel pump ... it went from a fuel pump to a spray gun.

All is well.

**Palf70Step** · 09-02-2022, 02:43 PM

Good to hear! Gotta keep them cruise-able.

**70cst** · 09-02-2022, 03:27 PM

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Good to hear! Gotta keep them cruise-able.

Absolutely ... and with the centerlink installed properly

it is fun to drive.

697498chevy · 09-02-2022, 06:21 PM

Many years ago I had a '67 chevelle with a 396 . Wasn't running just right and I couldn't figure it out . Took it to a older much wiser car guy . He revved it up by hand at the carb and gas was spraying out of the fuel pump . Lesson learned ! Thanks

best view · 09-02-2022, 06:39 PM

Hope you still have it

**70cst** · 09-02-2022, 06:45 PM

This is why the smell of gas makes me nervous. This happened up in Toledo Ohio a few years ago.

697498chevy · 09-04-2022, 01:45 PM

Cousin had a 1970 Chevelle back in the day . He always kept a fire extinguisher in it as he smelled gas . I suspect it was the fuel pump . Never did catch on fire luckily . Sadly I sold my '67 Chevelle many years ago . Thanks

**chevy71super** · 09-04-2022, 08:51 PM

The fuel pump on my 72 start leaking last time I was in Idaho. Coming out the fuel pump “weep” hole when running. Parked it. First sign was a smell of gas at a stop sign. It smelled of gas more than usual. . . �� At the time I didn’t feel like laying on my back in a wet driveway fighting the fuel pump rod. I have a love-hate relationship with those rods. Mostly hate!

**Louisvillekytruck** · 09-04-2022, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

Bad fuel pump ... it went from a fuel pump to a spray gun.

All is well.

Glad all is well

**Steeveedee** · 09-05-2022, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy71super

The fuel pump on my 72 start leaking last time I was in Idaho. Coming out the fuel pump “weep” hole when running. Parked it. First sign was a smell of gas at a stop sign. It smelled of gas more than usual. . . �� At the time I didn’t feel like laying on my back in a wet driveway fighting the fuel pump rod. I have a love-hate relationship with those rods. Mostly hate!

Take the factory bolt out and use a long 3/8-16 nylon bolt in the hole in the front of the block to hold the pushrod in place.

**chevy71super** · 09-05-2022, 03:50 PM

Thank you Steve for the tip!

**Palf70Step** · 09-05-2022, 04:06 PM

What size wheels and tires you running on Circuit Rider?

**70cst** · 09-05-2022, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

What size wheels and tires you running on Circuit Rider?

15x9

245x60x15

**Steeveedee** · 09-05-2022, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy71super

Thank you Steve for the tip!

You're welcome! I fought fuel pumps for years, and then learned it from another mechanic. Happy to pass along anything that helps people.

**Palf70Step** · 09-06-2022, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

15x9

245x60x15

Thank you

08-30-2022, 02:28 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Circuit Rider gets a free ride. The other night there was gas under the engine which stunk up the house... the misses wasn't happy I called Hagerty and we took it the my favorite service location and we will see where its leaking gas. I'm thinking the fuel pump... then again it could be a gas line. One thing I know ... driving a truck while it is leaking gas is not a good thing Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-30-2022, 07:34 PM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,092	Re: Circuit Rider gets a free ride. Smart move. A guy I used to work with had a '63 Dart with a slant 6 that had a fuel pump leak. He said he smelled gas. Pulled it into a bay (I worked at a gas station back then), opened the hood, and yes indeed he should have been smelling gas! The diaphragm in the fuel pump ruptured and it was spraying gas all over the place! Lucky it hadn't caught fire. A lot of the under hood was thoroughly degreased, to boot. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

09-02-2022, 02:14 PM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: Circuit Rider gets a free ride. Bad fuel pump ... it went from a fuel pump to a spray gun. All is well. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-02-2022, 02:43 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,643	Re: Circuit Rider gets a free ride. Good to hear! Gotta keep them cruise-able. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-02-2022, 06:21 PM	#8
697498chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 261	Re: Circuit Rider gets a free ride. Many years ago I had a '67 chevelle with a 396 . Wasn't running just right and I couldn't figure it out . Took it to a older much wiser car guy . He revved it up by hand at the carb and gas was spraying out of the fuel pump . Lesson learned ! Thanks

09-02-2022, 06:39 PM	#9
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 1,985	Re: Circuit Rider gets a free ride. Hope you still have it

09-02-2022, 06:45 PM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: Circuit Rider gets a free ride. This is why the smell of gas makes me nervous. This happened up in Toledo Ohio a few years ago. Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-04-2022, 01:45 PM	#11
697498chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 261	Re: Circuit Rider gets a free ride. Cousin had a 1970 Chevelle back in the day . He always kept a fire extinguisher in it as he smelled gas . I suspect it was the fuel pump . Never did catch on fire luckily . Sadly I sold my '67 Chevelle many years ago . Thanks

09-04-2022, 08:51 PM	#12
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	Re: Circuit Rider gets a free ride. The fuel pump on my 72 start leaking last time I was in Idaho. Coming out the fuel pump “weep” hole when running. Parked it. First sign was a smell of gas at a stop sign. It smelled of gas more than usual. . . �� At the time I didn’t feel like laying on my back in a wet driveway fighting the fuel pump rod. I have a love-hate relationship with those rods. Mostly hate! __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB

09-05-2022, 03:50 PM	#15
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	Re: Circuit Rider gets a free ride. Thank you Steve for the tip! __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB

09-05-2022, 04:06 PM	#16
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,643	Re: Circuit Rider gets a free ride. What size wheels and tires you running on Circuit Rider? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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