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blower or blow up?

By Steve16r,
July 16, 2009 in General Discussion Area

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blower or blow up?
153 members have voted

1. do you everstart yor boat without using the blower?
- yes i use the blower every time
  
  100
- no i never use the blower until....
  
  20
- no i never use the blower
  
  22
- i use the blower and open the engine cover.
  
  7
- no blower but i do open the engine cover
  
  5
2. have you ever had a back fire threw the intake
- no
  
  135
- yes
  
  13
- i dont know my stereo is always on full blast
  
  6

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srock

Posted August 6, 2009

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Posted August 6, 2009

I had a fuel line leak at a fitting that was putting a fine mist into the engine compartment. I could smell it while on the water but did not find the problem until I ran the engine with the cover off. Now I run the blower and lift the hatch for a sniff. The nose knows. I also start the engine and take a quick look for fuel leaks, hoses and belts. All which have left me stranded over the years. I also found running the blower keeps thing cooler and I don't get that every now and then vapor lock.