Gas Smell
10-18-2009, 07:05 PM
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Gas Smell
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...
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.
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.
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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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!
replace tank and no mo problem!
