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November 18, 2006, 02:46:05 AM
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TeaBag

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« Reply #15 on: November 18, 2006, 02:46:05 AM »
Jim, you've convinced me to take another look at those hoses, not that there's much that's visible, hence my earlier request for plans, in the interest of minimising holes that may be necessary for a thorough inspection.

Certainly I'll concentrate on that before a more destructive examination of the fuel tank.

In addition to the proper variation of the 'ole "roll 'em in flour.. routine,"'  is there anything I can put into the tank & lines to make a leak more obvious?  In the way adding anti-freeze to the water in a car radiator makes the coolant more penetrative & quickly reveals leaks?

Come to think of it, here's another dumb question: just how do I test for leaks - the fuel tank & lines are empty?

AL

November 18, 2006, 09:04:52 AM
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« Reply #16 on: November 18, 2006, 09:04:52 AM »
Gas will find it's way through even the smallest of cracks or permeable areas.  If there's a leak in the fuel line, fuel filter or in the lines in the powerhead you'll only need a few gallons of fuel in the tank.  If the vent line is bad that'll be harder to check since the line does not normally carry fuel. Maybe Pete can describe how he found the vent problem on his boat.  If the fuel tank has a leak it's more than likely at the bottom of the tank where it rests on it's support structure.
JimCT
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November 25, 2006, 05:23:31 PM
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« Reply #17 on: November 25, 2006, 05:23:31 PM »
Thanks again Jim, I'll report back next time I visit the boat.
AL

 

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