Info appreciated.
I learned about the o-rings when I left the tanks in the boat for a couple of days, and one leaked about 3 gallons all over the new carpet and floor I laid. It was not much fun to mop and drain that all out carefully. So, all new o-rings.all round. It gets hot where I live, and now they don’t leak at all. Even when it’s been hot in the garage, I don’t smell fuel or get any seepage..
So, they don’t leak til I hook em up. Even when I release pressure first by loosening the cap prior to hookup. I’ve replaced the line fitting twice.
Anything else I can try before replacing the tanks?
Am I wrong in assume that it leaks air in when the fuel pump is pulling? I’ve noticed times when it seems to be starving, and “squeezing the pickle” helps. And, like it needed squeezing.
I figure I need three tanks. I can get 3 new fuel tank pickups, (for like $99 each). Or 3 new plastic tanks for $50 each, or one big tank for $200.
I’d love to use the 3 tanks I’ve worked on, but am fed up with fuel fumes and leakage, and don’t know what else to do.
It’s been a while, but I’m getting there. My son and I got it up to 23 MPH last time out. I’m not small, and he’s 6’8″. Til the prop let go and we limped back on the trusty ’79 15 hp.
Any suggestions welcome.
Many thanks to all.
Edit; great video! I now see that I replaced the o-ring from the back, but NOT the one at the front of the fitting. I’ll try again on those. Thanks!
