Need help with Fuel Leak
 

I get my boat filled on the doc and if i do not use the boat right away then the fuel will come up through the vents and leak down the side of the boat. I went on vacation for a weak and this is what i came home to. I am having the paint fixed over the winter but want to make sure this does not happen again, any ideas?

Re: Need help with Fuel Leak
 

That stinks. Try not topping it off. Anytime it get warm with a full tank its going to use the overflow.

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Thanks I have mention that to my fuel guy he says he is not but who the hell knows

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To be safe, you can put a clear piece of vinyl under the overflow. Then you can always remove the vinyl for poker runs and such.

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Chances are you are getting a small amount of fuel in the vent tube. When the temps change, the fuel and air in the tank expands and pushes out the fuel in the vent tube.
I have seen a gadget that acts as a catch can. It is temporary and attaches with suction cups.

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Face it....it's K-Dogs fault!!! :eek: :eek:

:D :evilb: :drink: :evilb:

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...or maybe you could try this.

http://www.boatersworld.com/product/366790038.htm

I can't find the link to the suction cup overflow bottles, but that could work as well.

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maybe "old" is wiser thanks Old school i'll look into it

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Your fuel guy is a F@#ing Idiot!!!!!!!!!! When you get home tonight tell Kevin I said Hi.... :eek: :evilb: :D

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Fuel expands.

It is cold in the ground, then the boat and tank heat up.

Just do not fill up until you are going to use the boat. Otherwise don't fill it completely full if you are going to store it.

On Diesel they say to only fill 90% full. I don't think gasoline expands as much.

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This is what I bought last year, with mixed results.


http://www.boatersworld.com/product/366230027.htm

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So does this mean if you fill 90% full, and wait a few hours, you'll have a full tank??
How does this work out in a mpg equation??

Or is this like that damn airplane on a treadmill thread?? :D

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Maybe you could put another vent in some where else and make that one blank .

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Make sure the vent line comes out of the top (highest point) of the tank, not the side. Air is supposed to be in that line, not fuel. If theres not already a loop in the line, (to keep water from coming in through the vent) might not hurt to replace it and put one in. It'll give it a little more room to expand before coming out.

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i will check that Brad thanks i do not think the spill bottle will do anything since they are flush vents but worth looking into just makes me sick seeing the fuel eat through the paint:(

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Awlcraft 2000 spill all the gas you want,won't peal the paint.
Sounds like your paint guy using automotive paint.
Good luck!! :D