Fuel Tank Question??
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Fuel Tank Question??
I have a couple questions. How can I check my fuel tank for a leak? When I fill the tank gas runs into the bilge but when the boat is in use there is no fuel in the bilge?? I have visually inspected the fill and vent lines, no visable cracks but I am going to replace them just in case. Also where can I go to get infomation on the motor, outdrive, ect.. using the Mercruiser serial numbers? I am new to the powerboating world any help is appericated.
Brian
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Brian, sounds like you should have someone filling the tank while you are inside the boat watching the fill and vent hoses. Both at the fill/vent on the side of the boat and down at the tank. In the meantime make sure you let your bilge blower run for a while before you fire it up!!
You can get all the info from your serial #'s. Can also take your serial #'s to a Merc dealer and get factory service manuals for motor and drive.
Good Luck, Eric
You can get all the info from your serial #'s. Can also take your serial #'s to a Merc dealer and get factory service manuals for motor and drive.
Good Luck, Eric
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Brian,
I just had a similar problem with the fuel tank. Take a look at the sending unit. There should be a rubber gasket between the flange of the sending unit and the tank. Mine was split and leaking fuel into the bilge. Hope this helps!!!
Jon
I just had a similar problem with the fuel tank. Take a look at the sending unit. There should be a rubber gasket between the flange of the sending unit and the tank. Mine was split and leaking fuel into the bilge. Hope this helps!!!
Jon
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Thanks for the info guys!! I also thought of the sending unit. When I steped on the top of the tank with light pressure I could hear air coming from the sending unit so that gasket will get changed out as well. Thanks again!
I can't wait for the ice to go out!!!!
Brian
I can't wait for the ice to go out!!!!
Brian