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Fuel tank filling, possible vent line issues
birdpiper66
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2004 Rinker Fiesta Vee 250, Mercruiser 350 MAG : Currently on a two week
cruise of the Hudson River and Lake Champlain. Filled the gas tank a
few times the first few days without issue, but the last two fills there
has been an issue. It appears that the “vent line” is becoming blocked
and creating problems while filling. Not sure if it is clogged or some
sort of valve causing problems.
We were able to disconnect the vent line at the tank and “blow it out” with a pump that is used for inflating a raft. That helped a little, but still having issues.
No luck getting a mechanic to look at it today. Is there anything else we can try on our own?
Any assistance is appreciated.
We were able to disconnect the vent line at the tank and “blow it out” with a pump that is used for inflating a raft. That helped a little, but still having issues.
No luck getting a mechanic to look at it today. Is there anything else we can try on our own?
Any assistance is appreciated.
Comments
Bugs are also known to build nests in the vent cavity.
Vent hose should also be a slope going as direct as possible to fuel tank. Any dips can and will cause a valley where sits, causing a P trap affect.
Ive yet to rent a boat that wasn't slow to fill due to venting issues. Would drive me nuts it it were my boat.