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wallypedal

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"Anyone had this go bad? Maybe

"Anyone had this go bad? Maybe the needle/seat?
My 1998 Optimax started using lots of gas, and I can smell fuel when the engine is running, especailly after slowing down, with a little wind over the stern. Definitely something wrong. No problems with the tank, fittings, lines, this is coming from under the hood somewhere...
Thanks"
 
hey ya there is a float with a

hey ya there is a float with a needle and seat in the vapor seperator needle prob varnised or stuck remove hose on top of seperator has 90 deg end gas should not come out sqweeze ball
 
"Well, it's not the evapor

"Well, it's not the evaporator/float/needle, but I know all about that now! Gas is pouring through this system somewhere else - all I have to do is turn the key on and let it pressure up. If I turn the key on/off 2 or 3 times, waiting for the beep, but don't start the engine, I get gas pouring out onto the top of the anti-ventilation plate. Like a 1/2 cup or so. Is there something going on with the fuel rail water cooling? The primer bulb holds pressure until the key is cycled. 3 on/off key cycles just about empties it! Big problem. There is no indication of gas leaking at any fitting or hose or anywhere I can see with a flashlight and a mirror."
 
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