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11-21-2007, 11:54 AM
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Re: Gas in the bilge
There are two kinds of V-20's, those with a new gas tank, and those that will need one.
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#14
11-21-2007, 03:20 PM
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Re: Gas in the bilge
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I put 10 gallons in prior to the last trip which was only a few miles. I had been doing that for a while so I'm not sure what is left. Going to try and drain it today.
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11-21-2007, 06:31 PM
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Re: Gas in the bilge
Make sure you don't have any leaks where the filler hose enters or the feeder hose leaves the tank. If your tank has a sending unit for a gauge you could have a leak there as well. Any of these you should be able to see if you remove the cover, or through access holes if your cover has them.
You can try to pressure test it but imho the results are not definitive. If you can eliminate the top leak posibilities, the odds are pretty good you have a leak in your tank. I had two holes in mine due to corrosion. http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/...mp;id=P7300409 http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/...mp;id=P7300411 Good luck and let us know what you find.
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#17
11-21-2007, 09:52 PM
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Re: Gas in the bilge
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#18
11-21-2007, 09:58 PM
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Re: Gas in the bilge
With the cover off there is no sign of a problem on the top of the tank. I pulled out the round storage compartment (potential livewell) right by the transom so I could see a large area of the bilge. I dried it out and could see a slow steady stream coming from the forward part of the boat. The stream appears to be gas.
I have started the process of removing the tank but it seems like it is going to be a major P.I.A. The foam is all in good condition and after a couple hours of cutting it out along the sides it won't budge. UGH Pics will follow eventually.....
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#19
11-21-2007, 10:16 PM
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Re: Gas in the bilge
A couple of members removed their belly tanks and begged for advise on removal. From what I remember there was no trick or easy way to remove the tank.
I don't think a ****hook (sensored)(Shinook)would make it easier. Sorry :(
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#20
11-22-2007, 12:55 AM
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Re: Gas in the bilge
one trick was to take some wire and start at one end of the tank and use it like a saw wire, moveing back and fourth along the bottom to cut the bottom foam that is holding the tank in.
But you are right they are all PIA and they all come out different!! bars and 2x4 to pry them out, some come out in pieces, and the wire way, with a ton more options! Good Luck!
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