I Smell Fuel

[Brent]

Does it have.external fuel filter?

Filter inside boat. Maybe Yamaha. Could be cross threaded or gasket not sealing

 

[Brent]

Does it have.external fuel filter?

Filter inside boat. Maybe Yamaha. Could be cross threaded or gasket not sealing

 

[Ozdogg]

Does it have.external fuel filter?

It only has the fuel filter in the OB and the fuel/water separator.

 

[Bodick93]

Klein makes a combustible gas detector that is 120 bucks. It would probably detect gasoline fumes if it detects propane. Maybe you can rent a similar device.

 

[Ozdogg]

Klein makes a combustible gas detector that is 120 bucks. It would probably detect gasoline fumes if it detects propane. Maybe you can rent a similar devi

Ordered a similar one on Amazon. We'll see how it works....

 

[Bodick93]

You may have to (ever so slightly) make the take assembly positive pressure. As in gently blowing air into to tank, NOT plugging with a fixture and pressurizing. This could make a trackable stream of vapor.

 

[Wolfpackmarine]

Hey CP Family,

Recently, I have been smelling fuel in my 2120, specifically directly behind the bench seat. I stuck my head back there and see two hoses. Looks like the fuel fill hose and the fuel vent hose (I think??). I have not fueled up in a month, so not sure what's going on. Could the fuel vent hose be clogged? Need some help......Thanks!

check to see if you have cracks in the hoses too

 

[Ozdogg]

check to see if you have cracks in the hoses too

Do you believe that 3 year old hoses would crack?

 

[Bodick93]

Any update?

 

[Ozdogg]

Any update?

Update. I changed out the hose clamps like Wort recommended. I can still smell fuel. I have one of the dock mechanics coming by next week to try and figure out. My last resort will be to take it to the dealer. I haven't done that because they charge 450.00 to haul it out of the water, but I'll do it if I have to. Stay tuned....

 

[Ozdogg]

Dock mechanic came by and believes it's the charcoal canister under the gunwale near the fuel fill causing the smell. He claimed that sometimes when the tank is overfilled, fuel can end up in the charcoal canister. He also recommends that I replace the fuel vent hose and fuel sending unit gasket. Does that sound right? 150.00 just for the diagnosis...

The last couple of times I fueled up at the dock, fuel started to well up.

 

[tomc585]

you're getting off cheap.

 

[Brent]

Dock mechanic came by and believes it's the charcoal canister under the gunwale near the fuel fill causing the smell. He claimed that sometimes when the tank is overfilled, fuel can end up in the charcoal canister. He also recommends that I replace the fuel vent hose and fuel sending unit gasket. Does that sound right? 150.00 just for the diagnosis...

The last couple of times I fueled up at the dock, fuel started to well up.

Fwiw
Hose and gasket looks gooof


check tank pickup fittings and ASV

 

[Brent]

Charcoa filter looks passive probably works during daylight hours

 

[Ozdogg]

Charcoa filter looks passive probably works during daylight hours

I believe that I read in another thread that the charcoal canister is not "needed". Has anybody ever removed theirs and not replaced?

 

[Ozdogg]

you're getting off cheap.

150.00 bucks for about 30 minutes of inspection. I'm in the wrong line of work!

 

[tomc585]

i never knew a "marine tech" that was starving.

 

[Ozdogg]

Asking this question again....

I believe that I read in another thread that the charcoal canister is not "needed". Has anybody ever removed theirs and not replaced?

 

[Mpellet]

Asking this question again....

I believe that I read in another thread that the charcoal canister is not "needed". Has anybody ever removed theirs and not replaced?

Older Parkers do fine without charcoal canisters…

 

[Fishing specialist]

I have a 2020 2120 & I removed the charcoal filter & everything is working great