[C320-list] Full tank smell

[Jon Vez]

Adam,

It certainly could be the hose your vent. However, you may want to check and
see if you can smell fuel around the aft water tank--in the corner where the
water tubing comes out of the tank and along the engine pan. I had an
intermittent odor for two seasons and every time I thought I eliminated the
possibility of a tank leak, the smell would return. Turns out I had a very
small pin hole in the tank and replaced it. The way I finally confirmed it
(denial??) was to put some oil absorbent pads behind the water tank--in
between the water and fuel tank. After about a week I would find a little
bit of diesel that had dribbled down--good luck and hope it's not a tank
leak!

Regards,

Jon Vez
Solstice #582

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Chef Adam
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Full tank smell


When my diesel tank is full or close thereto, and the boat heels I can smell
diesel in the aft cabin, and the depending on the length of time of the heel
and angel it can get quiet strong.

There does not seem to be any leaking fuel.

Any thoughts?

Adam