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Foul odor from my M38A1

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:20 am
by Raider2532
My 1955 M38A1 is putting off a foul odor, much like a sewer(sulfer type smell). This occurs after driving it about 15 minutes or so. It leaks oil and is currently missing like crazy. Could the smell be from the oil or from the gas not burning correctly? It is a terrible odor that nearly makes me sick. Any suggestions?

Re: Foul odor from my M38A1

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:28 am
by RICKG
Raider2532 wrote: It is a terrible odor that nearly makes me sick.
Have you checked the toolbox for dead critters?? Sorry, i just couldn't
help myself. :roll:

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:05 am
by whydahdvr
Maybe too much garlic?

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:41 am
by wesk
Modern unleaded gas produces the sulpher smell. A really bad sulpher smell with missing indicates too rich. Check float level, float valve, and both vacuum diaphragms (accelerator pump and metering rod).

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:06 am
by Raider2532
Thanks, but what exactly should I look for or adjust. I did rebuild the carb.... new kit. The level of the float? There are only two adjustment screws on the outside. What else can I adjust?

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:52 am
by wesk
As I just told you above:
Check float level, float valve, and both vacuum diaphragms (accelerator pump and metering rod).
This is what you need to check.

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:13 pm
by Raider2532
ok, thanks!

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:23 pm
by RICKG
I'm curious as to which carb you're running- ys or wo.
(i hope you took the earlier wise cracks in the fun they were intended).

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:33 pm
by Raider2532
YS carb, no problem with the humor.