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Originally Posted by edwardc
In my experience, spilled gas smell does NOT linger. Its one of the things I like about gas over diesel. Gas is so volatile that it evaporates and is gone. On the other hand, when you spill diesel on something, the oily residue and smell seem to last forever!
If you have a continuing gas smell after airing out (with a bilge blower), then I believe you have a leak.
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Makes sense.
I know where the original leak was for sure. It's been fixed. It would be a terrible, but not impossible coincidence if a fuel tank or other leak occurred at the same time. I hope that's not the case. If I get all the water out, run the blower (after I make sure it's working properly) and the smell doesn't dissipate, I will investigate for another leak.
This has been great information. It really helps to get a full picture of what's been happening.