FCC Bowl leaking on bottom

[homer12]

This fall I replaced the FCC fuel filter as it was my first year with this boat and not sure when it was done before. Took canister/bowl off and cleaned up and changed filter. I also took both of those plugs out of the bottom to clean up. Weird design and I wonder why they put a plug inside a second nut. Anyway, I followed directions by using a fuel resistant sealant to the plug. Just found while getting ready for spring it has a slight drip from those bottom threads. Anyone else experience this or should I just pull plug and reseal it up? Also, I believe the first nut had an o-ring so it should be good without sealant right?


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[DLafont]

I had to replace my entire FCC bowl last year because the original was corroded. Had to order the whole kit with HP pump because the bowl itself is nowhere to be found on its own.

[homer12]

Wow, whole thing huh? That stinks. You wouldn't think fuel would corrode metal.


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[DLafont]

Since it also serves as a fuel-water separator, the water probably was the culprit for the corrosion. Silver lining, I now have a spare HPP.