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 Post subject: fuel oil in the bilge -- F38
PostPosted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 7:22 pm 
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Noticed small amount in the bilge, doesn't seem to be coming from the engine as the pan beneath the engine is fairly free of fuel.

Several weeks ago I did have some leakage from the secondary fuel filter but I assume that all of that oil did go into the pan and I cleaned it up with engine diapers.

Could it have gotten below that pan and gotten into the bilge? I hope so, otherwise I guess I have to investigate a fuel tank leak. Have no idea how to find that leak other than going for to Paul Dennis and leaving some boat bucks (although in fairness he is always reasonable for the service received).

Any thoughts, suggestions would be appreciated.

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 Post subject: Re: fuel oil in the bilge -- F38
PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 6:22 am 
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I would thoroughly clean the bilge and see if it reoccurs. If it does, then you've got a problem. If not, it's leftover from your past exercise.

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 Post subject: Re: fuel oil in the bilge -- F38
PostPosted: Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:40 am 
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I'm with Geoff on this.

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 Post subject: Re: fuel oil in the bilge -- F38
PostPosted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:38 pm 
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I've had some leaking from several of the banjo bolts on metal fuel lines - need occasional snugging.

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