johnd Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Hey JD, this is for you (tall Dave called) 2000 MA 21. Appears fuel tank leaking. Does part of cap need to come off ? Or thoughts from those who have replaced. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Was tank pressure tested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Style Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Thanks John you beat me to it!!! Would have posted yesterday but due to the issue I drank away my problems!!! Tank has not been pressure tested as I am having a hard time finding someone in the area that does this. I am borrowing a small camera to check things out. I found the tank under the main driving seat with a hatch (not big enough to remove the tank). I think the leak might be upfront as the hatch closest to the fill cap and vent seem to have a strong odor. When I pulled the drain plug about 3/4 of a gallon of water came out with approx. 1/16" of fuel on top and the tank was complete full. Will keep everyone posted and if anyone has any suggestions let me know. A buddy told me to buy the pressure kit for 50 bucks which I might do after I use the camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Where are you located? Google fuel polishing services near you and call them and ask about pressure testing. A lot of times the sender/gasket will go bad and leak fuel. Or good absolute tank cleaning and they come to you. They are located in st petersburg but travel the state Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Style Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Merritt Island Florida, East of Orlando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsusteve Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Almost any marina should be able to do that ok I reread your post, there should be an access plate to where the hose hooks up to the fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Style Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Update, looks like the vent line has come off to cause the fuel issue. The hose seems to be short and not sure how but came off (hose clamp still tight). looks like I need to make a piece of about 2 inches and should connect back up. thanks for the help! was worried I would have to cut into some fiberglass and the boat be down for too long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Tall Dave has lots of fuel hose & vent hose (after putting 2 new tanks in the GB)...-and of course lots of clamps, but as you would expect every freaking clamp Dave buys is military aircraft spec. Yeah, I changed about 20 on his 'new' boat, being small enough to fit in those places Tall Dave doesn't. Great to hear JD, the thought of a sawzall on your beautiful boat was disconcerting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Style Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 just curious does anyone know how the tank sits and is connected to the boat? is it strapped down or bolts? thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Good to hear,I have a 1997 LT and am conerned about the tank longevity. So far so good fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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