Fuel out breathers

 Guys, last few days ive had fuel coming out the breathers on my boat?

 

This is in the driveway, tank is about 3/4 full, underfloor tank. Why is this suddenly happening, hasn't happened before?

 

Any thoughts?


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Mine did the same but I put

Sat, 2014-03-01 14:37

Mine did the same but I put it down to fuel expansion. Someone once told me that if the barometric pressure drops it can happen also?????

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it's usually just the really

Sat, 2014-03-01 15:04

it's usually just the really hot days.

if you leave it in the sun sometimes (as long as you remember to tighten it) it's best to unscrew the filler cap slightly to release pressure and you should have no probs.

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correct

Sat, 2014-03-01 15:24

Spot on D d 001. Loosen the cap a touch and will be fine

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Thanks guys

Sat, 2014-03-01 15:53

 Cheers!