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Location: Davenport, IA | I have a portable 6 gallon tank for my 25 hp johnson. When it runs there is no problem, but when I squeeze the bulb gas leaks where the hose connects to the tank. Is this a leak that will get worse? Would it be more likely the hose or the connector on the tank? |
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| You don't say how old your outboard is?
Years ago (I'm getting old) there were rubber "O-Rings" in those connectors that needed to be replaced periodically. You needed a small tool that had some kind of a hook on it to grab and pull out the old "o-ring". You could probably just bend a stiff wire and use that as a tool. Replacement rubber o-rings used to be available at most marinas that sold parts. You could also just buy a new connector if they are still available for that tank.
Yes, the problem could get worse. |
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Location: Davenport, IA | Thanks. I'll have to look and see if there are o-rings on it. The motor is a 2000. |
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| I would replace the hose and if that doesn't fix it replace the tank too. Any kind of fuel leak at the tank is a dangerous situation. |
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