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Old 07-05-2011, 12:00 AM
amcd amcd is offline
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Default External Fuel Tank Vent on a 20

Has anyone had any issues with the fuel vent taking in saltwater while underway? This has been a recent issue for me. I currently have two vents mounted on the port side mid ship. What are others using for vents, and has anyone had any luck conquering this problem? And yes, the vent openings are pointed towards the stern!
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Old 07-05-2011, 11:15 PM
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Default Re: External Fuel Tank Vent on a 20

Make sure you have a riser loop in the vent line, i.e. make sure the vent line goes ABOVE the vent fitting before it drops down to the fuel tank. It's very difficult to prevent water from getting into the vent fitting when a wave hits the side of the boat, but if you have a riser loop several inches above the fitting, that should keep any water that gets into the vent fitting from getting into the tank. Also make sure that the O-ring on the filler cap and the sending unit gasket are't leaking!
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