Fuel line overflow

[The Pirate]

I have the '06 1800 SR3 with the V6. Shouldn't there be something in the fuel fill line to prevent overflow when filling up. I try to be good when i hear it coming up, but never seem to catch it in time.
Thought there would be something there to prevent spills.

[mmwjr]

You should have a tank vent that helps for this however on my 2400 they are about the same level and I have the same issue with it splashing back. I have considered moving my fill to a higher point.

[The Pirate]

OK, good to know. I'll look for that vent, and see if it's functioning. Thanks.

[shrew]

Install an inline fuel tank whistle. It installs in your vent line. As you fill the tank, air is force out of the vent line. As it passes through the whistle, you hear the whistle. When you hear the whistle stop, stop filling. It means there is not enough air in the tank and it is full.

This is the similar to what they use on oil tanks for residential home heating oil. The oil delivery guy has no idea how full your tank is, but he can hear the whistle from outside.

Here is the marine version:

https://defender.com/en_us/green-mar...0air%20escapes.

[mmwjr]

Originally Posted by shrew

Install an inline fuel tank whistle. It installs in your vent line. As you fill the tank, air is force out of the vent line. As it passes through the whistle, you hear the whistle. When you hear the whistle stop, stop filling. It means there is not enough air in the tank and it is full.

This is the similar to what they use on oil tanks for residential home heating oil. The oil delivery guy has no idea how full your tank is, but he can hear the whistle from outside.

Here is the marine version:

https://defender.com/en_us/green-mar...0air%20escapes.

Shrew I did install a whistle in my vent problem is by the time it stops fuel spills out the deck plate. I think the problem is that they are installed at the same level.

[shrew]

https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Way-Fue...hoCEesQAvD_BwE

[mmwjr]

Originally Posted by shrew

https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Way-Fue...hoCEesQAvD_BwE

The fill on the 2400 is low and angled ~45* so not sure that would help.

[donald]

Originally Posted by mmwjr

You should have a tank vent that helps for this however on my 2400 they are about the same level and I have the same issue with it splashing back. I have considered moving my fill to a higher point.

I have the same problem and was thinking doing the same thing.
I just do not fill the tank full.

Don

[yahoo82]

Just wanted to pass along that I was looking into the Cleanway fuel nozzle and their website says it’s good up to a 60deg angle. So it should work on your boat with 45.