Lowcountry Joe Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Yesterday I smelled gas in the console. I removed the floor panel covering the fuel tank and found a small puddle of gas beneath the two large lines. There are three fuel lines and I think the two larger ones are the overflow line and the fill line, while the third line goes to the engine. I'm not sure of these lines maybe somebody can confirm what I'm seeing. Anyway I tightened all the hose clamps and today I'm going to run the engine and check for leaks. Any other suggestions. Has anyone else experienced this problem ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsnookyrd Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 You are correct on the hoses, 1 1/2" is the fill, 5/8" is the vent and 3/8" goes to the filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Running the engine is not likely to show a leak. If it is the line to the engine it would run but show signs of ***ing air. I would clean the area and take it for a bouncy ride on the trailor. Then check again. If the fuel level is low fill her up and have someone look as gas goes in. You can also pressurized the tank by putting an air hose on a funnel and placing funnel over the vent fitting . Then check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 You might have a leaking gasket where the fuel sender attaches to the tank. You can use the method suggested; funnel and air hose. I wouldn't use more than five (5) lb. of air pressure. Put some soapy water around the top of the tank where the fuel sender screws down to the tank. If there is a leak, the soapy water will bubble. Then try the area where the hoses attach to the tank, using the same method. You'll have to have someone holding the funnel and air hose while you apply soapy water and observe for bubbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowcountry Joe Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Well i found the leak, the male fitting that attaches to the tank from the overflow hose needed to be tightened. We've had a few warm days and the tank is full and I think the gas expanded but couldn't enter the overflow hose because of the leak at the fitting. All seems ok now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth move Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 great news----easy fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 If it leaked at the vent hose check and make sure the vent hose is not blocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowcountry Joe Posted February 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Thanks smilemaker, I did that with compressed air from the tank side to the overflow vent on the outside of the boat. No blockage. Incidentally you wouldn't happen to be a dentist (smilemaker) I'm a retired endodontist. And thanks to all who responded, greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Yes PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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