Hi,
I have a late 60's Sears runabout with a 45 HP sears outboard motor. Ran it for first time about two weeks ago. It ran great except that the motor seemed to surge up and down a bit at all throttle positions, not maintaining a constant rpm. I took it back home on the trailer and it sat until today. I took the cover off and it smelled strongly of gas. I noticed the 6 gallon plastic tank was empty and it had about a third left in it 2 weeks ago. The gas drained somehow from the tank and onto the floor. I plugged the vent when I parked it and have checked the hose connections....all clamps are tight. Also, I left the quick disconnect fitting attached. The tank itself has no leaks. What happened?
I have a late 60's Sears runabout with a 45 HP sears outboard motor. Ran it for first time about two weeks ago. It ran great except that the motor seemed to surge up and down a bit at all throttle positions, not maintaining a constant rpm. I took it back home on the trailer and it sat until today. I took the cover off and it smelled strongly of gas. I noticed the 6 gallon plastic tank was empty and it had about a third left in it 2 weeks ago. The gas drained somehow from the tank and onto the floor. I plugged the vent when I parked it and have checked the hose connections....all clamps are tight. Also, I left the quick disconnect fitting attached. The tank itself has no leaks. What happened?
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