KeeKee Run Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 I have a 92 18 MA. I am getting about a quart of fuel in the bilge only when I top off the tank. It would be easy to ***ume that I have a problem with the top of the tank but I would like to try to rule out the possibility of a problem with the fill and or vent tubes. There is no access to view the tubes. I am thinking of cutting some pie hole access holes. Where are the most likely problem areas? Does anyone have any experience as to the best locations to cut? where does the fill tube terminate at the tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 I would check all ***ociated hoses first. Does it only happen when you fill up or will u find it when ur running with say a half a tank? I have a 99, there is an access hatch in the forward larger hatch, you have to be a bit of contortionist but u can see the vent and fill tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeKee Run Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Only when I top off the tank. Never any other time. Do you think I would be able to make a repair to hoses from the location you mentioned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 It's possible, it's been a minute since I have looked in there, it's tight but it might be possible. Sounds like it's a vent/fuel line issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeKee Run Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Ok. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeKee Run Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Ok. I emptied the large forward compartment and saw the pie hole on the port side that you had referenced earlier. Better than that found a large access panel to the fuel tank and hoses. Had this boat 15 years and never noticed. I store vests, safety gear, spare prop and rarely need to go in there. I know now. Thanks for leading the blind in the right direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 The large panel was what I was referring to. Glad u found it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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