humber under deck tank issue

Gilles · 22 June 2013, 15:19

Dear all,

I ve an ocean pro 6.3 with a 200L Under deck tank. seems that i ve an leakage, and some fuel is coming back in the bildge pump aera.
if you had the same problem or know something about ...
boat was built in 2012

thanks a lot

gil

Nos4r2 · 22 June 2013, 15:26

2012? Send it back!

Even dragging it back from Luxembourg will be easier than fixing a leaking tank, unless it's a leaky fuel line or gauge.

Gilles · 22 June 2013, 15:33

i think this is what i will have to do, hope that it s not something that i could easy fix ... but how to ....it s killing me

willk · 22 June 2013, 15:37

Hey Gilles,

Check the fittings and connections of the filler pipe and the breather pipe - you might be loosing fuel while filling. Also check the connections to the fuel supply to the engine and the plate where the fuel gauge sender enters the fuel tank.

I'm guessing you've just filled the tank and noticed this? Get someone to fill a little fuel while you watch.

Gilles · 22 June 2013, 16:13

i open the first little door's floor at the front ...need to open the one at the back, where the back seat is on ....i will maybe check that after humber s answer ...
thanks for the info

Gilles · 22 June 2013, 16:22

but i had this issue from several months and when i ve been to the isle of Wight, after consume 149L from my optimax gauge i filled in with 150L back. that means to leakage. now i just put 40L and get more than 1L in the blidge pump aera. and engine is still consuming petrol, water separator is still full ...is this fuel line check really needed ? what u think ?

willk · 22 June 2013, 17:19

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Originally Posted by Gilles

...is this fuel line check really needed ? what u think ?

Fuel in the bilge just means a leak. It could be from:

1. A broken weld in the tank. Very bad = deck removed, tank removed.
2. A loose fitting, a broken hose, a bad gasket. Maybe easy to find and fix.

I had a leaking fuel filler hose once that did EXACTLY what you are seeing - about a liter of gas in the bilge after filling. I finally say it leaking into the console after a fill and a new hose fixed the problem. However, it could be ANYWHERE on the fuel system, but unlikely to be in the engine fuel line if the engine is running OK.

Gilles · 25 June 2013, 16:00

willk, you were right, it was around the fuel gauge. so happy to found that and cannot be hangry about humber for all the help they provided. a really efficient service
cheers

willk · 25 June 2013, 22:42

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Originally Posted by Gilles

willk, you were right, it was around the fuel gauge. so happy to found that and cannot be hangry about humber for all the help they provided. a really efficient service
cheers

That's excellent news

I'll collect that pint you owe me in Killybegs in a few weeks. I'll be the thirsty looking guy on the pier

Gilles · 06 July 2013, 09:35

ahahhahahah i m already thirsty, i will be really pleased to meet you, don t forget black humber from Belgium ! hope that i will still have some chocolate for you coz i m afraid that beers will be to shaked !!! cheers

ShinyShoe · 06 July 2013, 09:40

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Originally Posted by willk

I'll be the thirsty looking guy on the pier

Hardly narrowing it down...