Hello. I have a smell of diesel fuel in the cabin. Called a mechanic and he checked out the fuel lines for leaks and tightened all connections. I'm new to this forum and not good at finding where others have discussed the problem and solution. I am not a mechanic. I have a 1985 Freedom 29, docked in Chicago. Any help appreciated.
Allen
Diesel smell in cabin
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Re: Diesel small in cabin
tightening all connections won't necessarily help. you might want to consider replacing all the copper washers on all connections. have you been able to exclude the diesel tank itself?
jim d
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Re: Diesel smell in cabin
I had a diesel smell in my F-30 and found a small leak in the bottom seam of the fuel tank.
Replaced the tank to solve the problem.
Replaced the tank to solve the problem.
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Re: Diesel smell in cabin
rvivian wrote:I had a diesel smell in my F-30 and found a small leak in the bottom seam of the fuel tank.
Replaced the tank to solve the problem.
Ditto on my F30. Replaced the tank about 12 years ago. Spent a lot of time replacing banjo washers too.I always wondered what they were called. Thank you Freedom board.
Mike
Mike Cunningham
Freedom 30 (Mull) Hull #3
Build date...June, 1986 . Freedom Yachts USA, sloop, shoal keel
Gun Mount and pole retrofitted (purchased from a Hoyt Freedom 32)
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e-rud and ocean racing equipment
Freedom 30 (Mull) Hull #3
Build date...June, 1986 . Freedom Yachts USA, sloop, shoal keel
Gun Mount and pole retrofitted (purchased from a Hoyt Freedom 32)
Yanmar 2gm20F , 1600 hrs fixed two blade prop
e-rud and ocean racing equipment
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Re: Diesel smell in cabin
To get rid of any diesel smell in my F25 I run my Yanmar 1gm10 on 100% soybean oil. My exhaust smells like fried rice. I have been using soybean oil for 5 years now without any problems.
Happy sailing Jim D
Happy sailing Jim D