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    MEP 803A Corrosion On Fuel Fill Components

    That's what I had all over the metal parts that touched the fuel, gooey gray paste. I ordered the new brass fittings this morning. Should have before the weekend and installed before Doria gets here. Went two weeks without power during Irma. Not doing that again. Smelled like a signal 7 when I...
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    MEP 803A Corrosion On Fuel Fill Components

    Thank you all for the great comments. I ordered the new parts this morning per Boatman69. He lives right around the corner. Would be great to compare notes.
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    MEP 803A Corrosion On Fuel Fill Components

    I ended up removing both metal pieces after removing the top piece over the radiator. The hardest part was trying to separate the exhaust pieces after they were clamped together and run a few times. I didn’t’ have a torch so in desperation, I used a heat gun. Didn’t this would work but it did. I...
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    MEP 803A Corrosion On Fuel Fill Components

    The coating on the metal pieces is pretty significant on the filler spout/screen and the bracket it slides into. I am concerned that this will contaminate the fuel if it hasn't already. I was considering removing the bracket and cutting of the metal of the bracket that sits in the tank. Taking...
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    MEP 803A Corrosion On Fuel Fill Components

    I noticed my fuel gauge ran up past full when I ran it last and then went below empty and stayed there. Checked the resistance, none there. Open circuit right at the sensor. Tried to take out the sensor but it fell apart when I removed the top flange. I figure I can reach in from the filler...
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