60hp Mercury outboard leaking fuel from vent hose

JoeCozmo

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Looking for some help here...2006 Mercury 60hp 4-stroke outboard, bigfoot. Engine is on my suntracker pontoon, and it is leaking gas from the vent hose at idle only. I have read online that the vapor recovery tank (VRT) may be the culprit and just needs cleaning.

I'm somewhat handy, but no mechanic for sure. Is this something I can undertake myself? Boat is in the water...no trailer. Can I just run some gumout or equivalent through the engine?

Any input appreciated,

Joe
 
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