Gas Vent Issues

Discussion in 'Outboard Maintenance' started by restlesswoodie, Jul 17, 2013.

  1. Jul 17, 2013 #1
    restlesswoodie

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    I have noticed my 18 gallon gas tank has been having the sides "suck" in as the gas is being used. I am going to replace the hose and gas vent on the side of the boat, any other options for this? Also, my motor has been cutting out at full throttle which I am assuming this may be a result of the gas not getting to the motor fast enough.
     
    restlesswoodie, Jul 17, 2013
    restlesswoodie, Jul 17, 2013
  3. Jul 17, 2013 #2
    Dillusion

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    Yeah that vent needs to be working for the vacuum to flow properly.
     
    Dillusion, Jul 17, 2013
    Dillusion, Jul 17, 2013

  5. Jul 18, 2013 #3
    Capt Dan Medina

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    def a venting issue.... make sure the vent line is not blocked, be it by gas in the vent line, or something like a mud wasp making his home.... hose could also be breaking down and collapsing on itself. is your vent line above your fuel fill? post a pic of the layout of fill and vent lines
     
    Capt Dan Medina, Jul 18, 2013
    Capt Dan Medina, Jul 18, 2013
  6. Jul 18, 2013 #4
    Creek Runner

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    Be careful running the boat like, drawing to much vacuum can cause a major mechanical failure.

    Your in the right track though, start from the tank vent and work back to the motor until its fixed.
     
    Creek Runner, Jul 18, 2013
    Creek Runner, Jul 18, 2013
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