Phil T wrote:Replace the thru-cap-vent-fill fitting.
Some owners have replaced the combined vent-fill fitting with separate fill and vent fittings.
PERKO makes decent fittings.
Great idea, thank you
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- Thu Oct 10, 2024 6:35 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2018 170 MONTAUK II: Fuel Odor and Excess Pressure in Tank
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Re: 2018 170 Montauk Fuel Vent Problem?
Great idea, thank you
- Thu Oct 10, 2024 6:34 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2018 170 MONTAUK II: Fuel Odor and Excess Pressure in Tank
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Re: 2018 170 MONTAUK II: Fuel Odor and Excess Pressure in Tank
Thanks for the reply. Check the tightness of all the worm-gear hose clamps seen in Figure 1. I will go through all the hose clamps, and, in fact, I have found one that was broken already. As the boat is still quite new, contact the dealer for advice and possible remedy at no cost under warranty. I s...
- Fri Sep 27, 2024 1:08 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2018 170 MONTAUK II: Fuel Odor and Excess Pressure in Tank
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Re: 2018 170 Montauk Fuel Vent Problem?
- Fig. 2. A photograph of a drawing of fuel system.
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- Fig. 3. Fuel cap open position.
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- Fig. 4. Fuel tank top.
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- Fri Sep 27, 2024 12:32 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 2018 170 MONTAUK II: Fuel Odor and Excess Pressure in Tank
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2018 170 MONTAUK II: Fuel Odor and Excess Pressure in Tank
I am noticing a smell of gasoline fuel in the sump area of my 2018 170 MONTAUK more than what should be normal. I also noticed that in the heat of the day, when I lift up the fuel cap of the built-in 25-gallon fuel tank , the tank off gasses with audible hissing sound. Q1: what is the cause of the o...