Gas smell and front brake hoses? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gemiii · 03-21-2006, 07:52 PM

Could somebody tell me what the most common cause for gas smell in a 71 Cheyenne would be?
Also I bought new front brake hoses and they are too short. I have heard that is a common problem. Could someone tell me which hoses from another year would give me that extra inch to make them work. Its a 71 Cheyenne Super 2wd 1/2 ton. Thanks for the help in advance.
George

jhow66 · 03-21-2006, 10:53 PM

Gas smell probable a cracked rubber hose coming out of tank behind seat.
Should be able to buy the right hose for that year unless you have a lift kit on it.

blazerparts · 03-21-2006, 11:15 PM

Just have to trace you gas line from tank to carb, and the carb too. If you have a locking gas cap, sometimes those don't seal very well either.

Tx Firefighter · 03-23-2006, 12:06 PM

The 71-72 3/4 and 1 ton front brake hoses are 1 inch longer than 1/2 ton hoses. I use them on all my trucks, regardless of 1/2, 3/4 or 1 ton.

Any 67-72 parts vendor will have them in stock.

Usually, a new gas cap will fix most gas smell in cab complaints.

gemiii · 03-25-2006, 10:06 AM

Thanks for the replies, off to NAPA again.

George

03-21-2006, 07:52 PM	#1
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Gas smell and front brake hoses? Could somebody tell me what the most common cause for gas smell in a 71 Cheyenne would be? Also I bought new front brake hoses and they are too short. I have heard that is a common problem. Could someone tell me which hoses from another year would give me that extra inch to make them work. Its a 71 Cheyenne Super 2wd 1/2 ton. Thanks for the help in advance. George

03-21-2006, 10:53 PM	#2
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: Gas smell and front brake hoses? Gas smell probable a cracked rubber hose coming out of tank behind seat. Should be able to buy the right hose for that year unless you have a lift kit on it. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

03-21-2006, 11:15 PM	#3
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	Re: Gas smell and front brake hoses? Just have to trace you gas line from tank to carb, and the carb too. If you have a locking gas cap, sometimes those don't seal very well either. __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

03-23-2006, 12:06 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Gas smell and front brake hoses? The 71-72 3/4 and 1 ton front brake hoses are 1 inch longer than 1/2 ton hoses. I use them on all my trucks, regardless of 1/2, 3/4 or 1 ton. Any 67-72 parts vendor will have them in stock. Usually, a new gas cap will fix most gas smell in cab complaints. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-25-2006, 10:06 AM	#5
gemiii Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 121	Re: Gas smell and front brake hoses? Thanks for the replies, off to NAPA again. George



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