[C38] Redundant Fuel Pumps

[PAUL NOTTE]

Hi all I haven't been around in awhile.
I do carry a spare fuel pump and have done so since I bought the boat 6 years ago, it is still in the box.

Paul
Impulse, 328

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Smolinske" <SSmolinske at rainierrubber.com>
To: "Catalina 38 Listserve" <listserve at catalina38.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2014 9:40:59 PM
Subject: Re: [C38] Redundant Fuel Pumps





The one I replaced was the universal it lasted probably four years, before that were two cheap off brands that the yard put in. Didn’t know about the screen, do you twist the bottom of the pump off for access? 





From: Listserve [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Max Soto 
Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2014 9:32 AM 
To: Catalina 38 Listserve 
Subject: Re: [C38] Redundant Fuel Pumps 




Two racors?? Tha'st a buce setup!! 





Those fuel pumps are supposed to be very reliable. Have you been cleaning the screen filter that goes inside those pumps???? 





Regards, 

Max Soto 


+506-8312-1367 


Alajuela, Costa Rica 



On 26/06/2014, at 22:03, "Steve Smolinske" < SSmolinske at rainierrubber.com > wrote: 




Here is a quick project I just finished before we head off cruising. I have replaced 3 fuel pumps in the six years I’ve owned Peregrine (I have no idea why so many) this last time we just finished a 12 hour delivery from Victoria and the next day when I started the engine at the dock, the pump failed within 1 minute. Not wanting it to happen while cruising or at an inopportune time the following project. I installed a second fuel pump, two valves and a switch for current. Now with the turning of those two valves and a toggle of the switch the second fuel pump takes over. I’m having a plaque made up that shows the valve and switch positions and plan to mount it just above the fuel filters. Pretty sweet. 



Steve 

#312 Peregrine 

Seattle 






















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