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Old 10-18-2009 | 07:05 PM
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I was it out today and mid in to my trip I was smelling Gas.. ANy Ideas what it could be? I looked and didnt see nothing leaking.. Yes I had blowers on...
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Old 10-18-2009 | 08:32 PM
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motors? boat? etc.....
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Old 10-18-2009 | 11:08 PM
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87 Formula 223ls one 454 330hp
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Old 10-19-2009 | 06:27 AM
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really tough to say... start by running the boat hatch open, and check for leak while running... many other things to watch but that could be a start. check hoses, and pump.
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Old 10-19-2009 | 06:37 AM
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I had hatch open n harder I ran the smell got worse.. I dont see no leaks and no power loss.
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Old 10-19-2009 | 07:39 AM
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Check your distributor cap also.... Maybe a fowl spark plug... I know you said no power loss but maybe it's been progressing over time? Could be running rich also. Other than that it's got to be a line or seal.
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Old 10-19-2009 | 07:50 AM
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Check the fittings and hoses on top of the fuel tank. Maybe it only happens when the fuel is sloshing around.
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Old 10-19-2009 | 10:17 AM
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I will look tonight.. It smelled like gas be for I left. I thought that was since I had it parked and the cover on for a month.
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Old 10-19-2009 | 11:29 AM
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I had a friend with 5 small leaks from under the gas tank. previously ran in salt water, I presume there was salt water in her life underneath it and it corroded 5 places, really small, but it would get worst and worst, month after month...

replace tank and no mo problem!
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Old 10-19-2009 | 01:09 PM
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My girl said it was also smelling in the cuddy cabin as well
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