| Author | Message | ||
     richard george yeaman Frequent User Username: richyrich Post Number: 52 Registered: 4-2012 |
Hello all. I was clearing out the boot of SRH 19529 yesterday and noticed a strong smell of petrol, Further investigation showed that all the petrol tank breather pipes had deteriated badly, I replaced all four of them also the petrol filler compartment drain rubber connector had almost disintrigated any over spill would end up in side the car, It would be worth having a wee look at your own!!!!! Cheers. Richard. | ||
| Jeff Young Frequent User Username: jeyjey Post Number: 96 Registered: 10-2010 |
Hi Richard, Indeed, I had the same issue. Paul Yorke did all the breathers for me, and I've got the filler connector down in the basement to fit when time allows. Cheers, Jeff. | ||
| John Wright Unregistered guest Posted From: 203.206.250.168 |
It is also worth checking the state of the carpet underlay in the boot. If moisture has got into the boot over a period of time this can rust out the top of the fuel tank. If the tank is then filled to near the top, fuel or at least fuel vapour can enter the underlay, giving a strong petrol smell. (Message approved by david_gore) | ||
| Jayesh Singh New User Username: scsi784 Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2013 |
Hi I am having a same problem. I changed the breather tubes, but found that the four tubes that was connected to the junction was not connected to anything. Any idea were it goes.   My tube from the overflow gas lid area, is also in bad shape, any idea were i can get a replacement. I am located in the San Francisco California Car Info: 1977 Silver Wraith II. VIN #: LRX31636 Left hand drive. The tank is on the right side. | ||
| Chris Browne Prolific User Username: chrisb Post Number: 154 Registered: 2-2010 |
I recently came across this issue in a 1975 Shadow 1 when the owner had been complaining about petrol fumes in the boot. The rubber joint on the metal sleeve of the fuel filler pipe had perished right through. The actual hole was facing the inner wing so was not visible from inside the boot.  Kind regards, Chris | ||
| Jeff Young Prolific User Username: jeyjey Post Number: 200 Registered: 10-2010 |
He he... two years later my replacement is still sitting on the shelf in the basement. I really must get around to fitting it.... | ||
| Chris Miller Prolific User Username: cjm51213 Post Number: 253 Registered: 5-2013 |
Hi Jayesh, If I were doing this, I'd try to use a segment of bicycle inner tube. If you're not comfortable with that, Brian Vogel maintains a list of resources where you might find the part. You can find the list referenced in that link which will take you to his profile. Look in the field labeled, "RR/Bentley Resources Compilation:" after the list of cars can chassis numbers. Chris. | ||
| Bob uk Unregistered guest Posted From: 94.197.122.75 |
Petrol will eat inner tube rubber. Obviously a new one is desirable but at a pinch I have seen many other cars with that type of filler connector. Straight pipe connectors are available from truck motor factors, however the solid filler pipe would have to be dismantled. Or fit lpg  (Message approved by david_gore) | ||
| Chris Miller Prolific User Username: cjm51213 Post Number: 255 Registered: 5-2013 |
Hi Bob, > Petrol will eat inner tube rubber. I'm not sure that's true. Fuel line is nitrile and inner tubes are nitril. However, it is a low risk experiment to find out. Try it and see; it will either work or it won't and you'll be no worse off than you are now. Chris. | ||
| richard george yeaman Prolific User Username: richyrich Post Number: 205 Registered: 4-2012 |
On this particular hose RR used a moulded piece of rubbish they made both ends different shape and diameter I used a piece of old car radiator hose shoved it down through the bottom opening and up inside the top opening and sealed round the top with silicone that was two years ago no problems so far. Richard. | ||
| Jayesh Singh New User Username: scsi784 Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2013 |
Thank you for the feedback. I still have one question, does any one have pic or drawing for where alll the tubes that are connected to the junciton goes. The fourth one was loose and not connected to anything. You help will be greatly appriciated. | ||
| Paul Yorke Grand Master Username: paul_yorke Post Number: 1268 Registered: 6-2006 |
To the filler neck just below the cap I believe , there appears to be a hose on there, where does that go? | ||
| Jayesh Singh New User Username: scsi784 Post Number: 4 Registered: 12-2013 |
Hi Paul, The one that is on the filler neck goes to the float. | ||
| Paul Yorke Grand Master Username: paul_yorke Post Number: 1269 Registered: 6-2006 |
hi, what float? | ||
| Paul Yorke Grand Master Username: paul_yorke Post Number: 1270 Registered: 6-2006 |
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| Jayesh Singh New User Username: scsi784 Post Number: 5 Registered: 12-2013 |
Thank you Paul for your help Attached picture of the filler neck. The filler neck hose is connected to the trunk, the hose goes to the bottom of the car. It is close to the fuel pump, but it is not connected to anything. It is open to atmosphere. Should I connect a tee to the hose and connect it? I also have question about the rubber joint that is connect to filler neck. Do i have to use one exactly as the one that is shown in the picture of can i use a straight hose. If yes do you have any suggestions on what i can use. Thank you for you help.   | ||
| Paul Yorke Grand Master Username: paul_yorke Post Number: 1271 Registered: 6-2006 |
Hi, I guess you could use straight hose but I've always used the correct part. About £70 delivered to USA. Can you sort a picture of that connection from a little bitfurther away, can't get my bearings. Looks like you may have envisions control room possibly that should go somewhere. Is it a carb car? will see what's about for the spill hose. Cheers, Paul. | ||
| Bob uk Unregistered guest Posted From: 94.197.122.89 |
Use hose with fuel written on it from motor factors or pipe specialist found in yellow pages under hydraulic pipe supplies or agricultural engineers. (Message approved by david_gore) |
