I smell gas fumes coming from the bilge area in the rear of the boat. I have changed all hoses and gasket to the sending unit at the front of the tank but still have the smell. My next step is to change the fuel line which runs from the outboard to the tank even though I changed it about 4 years ago.
I do not see any gas in the bilge...just water. Generally the only time I smell the fumes is when I'm underway putting a load on the engine which I would imagine is creating some sort of pressure in the gas tank and line. It does not smell at idle or when filling up.
The question that comes to mind is could the tank be "weeping" from a small hole at the bottom or sides even though I do not see an visual evidence of fuel in the bilge? If this is the case then I would imagine the next step would be is to replace the tank.
Any suggestions guys?
Deepc.
I do not see any gas in the bilge...just water. Generally the only time I smell the fumes is when I'm underway putting a load on the engine which I would imagine is creating some sort of pressure in the gas tank and line. It does not smell at idle or when filling up.
The question that comes to mind is could the tank be "weeping" from a small hole at the bottom or sides even though I do not see an visual evidence of fuel in the bilge? If this is the case then I would imagine the next step would be is to replace the tank.
Any suggestions guys?
Deepc.
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