2016 Tracker 175txw Smelled strong odor of gas. I checked all fittings, everything okay. So I pulled the floor cup holder and discovered the bilge was full of gas. Other than a breach in the tank, is there anything else that would cause this?
Gas in bilge..?
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Split tank, loose hose clamp, there is also a check valve that can get jacked up and cause problems. The vent line could have come disconnected from the through the hull vent. Inspect all the hose/ connections. Tighten hose clamps if loose.
Is there raw fuel (liquid) standing in the bilge? Or just strong fumes?
Not to insult your intellect or mechanical prowess but be careful. Fuel / fumes make me pucker when something isn't right.
Is there raw fuel (liquid) standing in the bilge? Or just strong fumes?
Not to insult your intellect or mechanical prowess but be careful. Fuel / fumes make me pucker when something isn't right.
Raw fuel, about 8 gallons... I've looked everywhere, no drips, no leaks so I'm assuming there must be a crack in the tank. I filled the tank with water and sawzawed the top off, no visible breach but water now in bilge.. must be a crack somewhere. Thanks for the reply.
(I'm just happy the float switch didn't kick on!)
(I'm just happy the float switch didn't kick on!)
Andrebass
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A screw that holds the tank down fall out and letting fuel out? my 2 cents. or did you drill or screw something in recently that you didn't know went into the tank and is leaking. Another two cents.
