jjharrity Posted April 5, 2021 Report Share Posted April 5, 2021 Hi all anybody ever have this issue with what looks like oil in the Bildge coming from the tank/console area? I have a 2 stroke 90, but not sure where it could be coming from other than the tank, but it looks too dark to be fuel..? Idk, any help/recommendations would be great. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted April 5, 2021 Report Share Posted April 5, 2021 Do you batch mix your fuel or use the oil tank? Does it smell like fuel in the bilge? Maybe something spilled in forward hatch?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjharrity Posted April 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2021 Yes I did batch mix this go around just because I was in the break in stage of the motor, but even then it looks really dark to me. It hasn't grown overnight, so I'm a little stumped.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted April 5, 2021 Report Share Posted April 5, 2021 Was thinking the fuel could evaporate leaving the oil behind. But you would have a really strong smell of gas in the bilge. Unless there is a way to pour the oil and it not make it in the tank? Which would cause some big issues with your motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjharrity Posted April 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Ran it today, now the “liquid” sitting in the Bildge is clear like gasoline. I checked everything I physically could get eyes and/or fingers on and couldn’t find a leak. Not sure what else to do other than take it somewhere and have them put a camera or something down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markp Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Had you just filled up? Curious about the overflow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Was going to say it could still be fuel and the gas evaporate and leave the thicker oil. Does your bilge have a strong smell of gas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjharrity Posted April 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Oh yeah the bildge smells pretty strong. I might end up taking it to a shop next week see if they can put a camera down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 I would not start/run it or mess with any batteries. Explosion/fire is probable if you do. Hopefully its the hoses or gasket for the sender. Like above post said 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toeknee217 Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 I second what shallow minded said about not starting the boat until you figure it out. Put the tongue all the way down on the trailer and see if the fuel/oil is actually coming from the tank compartment. maybe have someone fill the tank while you check your fill line too. My Hewes had a ton of sludge built up in the bilge over the years but it was probably from the previous owner dumping oil in the reservoir and it leaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 I would also keep that area open to fresh air if at all possible. Keep these photos to show the shop but clean the mess up and monitor daily. JMO. Good luck 😀👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Double click this picture in the original post and it opens up right side up, then zoom in around the fuel line and you can see what looks like epoxy poured down the top and side of the tank. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjharrity Posted April 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Is this hatch accessible for everybody? Mine is completely sealed shut almost like they fiberglassed over top of the screws...? If so I’m going to cut it open that way I can look at the front of the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toeknee217 Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Where is the fuel tank in this model? under the floor? if so my recommendations of lowering the trailer tongue and checking the front compartment wouldn't work for you. I thought it was like the other lappy Hewes Redfisher and bonefishes where you had access to the tank inside the front hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjharrity Posted April 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 Yeah it’s under the console pretty much and goes about 2 feet towards the bow under the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted April 7, 2021 Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 By the way, that little random screw that is laying on top of the tank may seem harmless, however it can lead to porosity/corrosion when you throw some salt water or air in the mix. Many of tank have met an early demise because from random screws or miscellaneous metal contact with an aluminum tank causing electrolysis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjharrity Posted April 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2021 Yeah I agree! Once I get this figured out Im going to clean the bildge/inners as best I can. Kind of inherited this situation unfortunately.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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