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Gas Tank Pressure Relief?
ClevelandBill	#1  Posted on 05/29/16 - 7:44 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 166 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/12/15	I have a 2015 150 Super Sport with the 6-gallon plastic gas tank. Tank has pressure-relief button built into filler cap. I drained pressure before refilling fuel. Should the pressure be relieved when boat not to be used for a week or so? Also, should the pressure be drained before unhooking gas line? Any advice welcomed ... ClevelandBill Ferry m/v SHRUG 2015 150 Super Sport 60hp Merc
butchdavis	#2  Posted on 05/30/16 - 7:35 AM
Member Posts: 826 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/22/11	I relieve the pressure before connecting or disconnecting the fuel line to the engine. Some folks install a connection at the tank instead of or in addition to the engine connection. I think that a connection at both ends is the most versatile method. Relieving the pressure may help avoid fuel spills.... but the squeeze bulb check valve will maintain pressure at the engine end of the fuel line anyway. I always seem to lose a little gasoline to the atmosphere ever time I disconnect. The new portable fuel tank requirements appear to be another EPA well intentioned but poorly thought out bungle. Costs extra, too. Butch