[C38] fuel problem

[Mark Lewis]

My ship had similar issue. Stalled, wait 10 minutes, started ran for 10
stalled...repeat. replaced all filters and discovered gunk, blackish tar in
bottom of fuel tank, got sucked in when low on fuel.  Removed tank, filled
with a 1" layer of gravel, soap, and warm water.  Slosh, rinse, repeat
until clean. Reinstall with new fuel...Never had a repeat.  Remember these
boats are 35 years old and most have never had tank cleaned.

On Aug 27, 2016 8:19 PM, "littlebreeze" <littlebreeze at comcast.net> wrote:

> Dont forget there are three fuel filters.  One on the engine (spin on
> filter), an inline filer usually a racor, and then the filter screen inside
> the Facet cylindrical electrical fuel pump (lift pump).  Good luck
>
> Kerry
>
>
>
> Loyality above all else, except honor.
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Patrick Harpole <1derful at comcast.net>
> Date: 8/27/16 11:31 (GMT-08:00)
> To: Catalina 38 Listserve <listserve at catalina38.org>
> Subject: Re: [C38] fuel problem
>
> Going to boat now
> Plan:
> Check fuel tank for sludge
> Replace fuel filter
> Any other thoughts?
> Patrick
> 925-323-6398
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 26, 2016, at 8:57 PM, littlebreeze <littlebreeze at comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> Patrick did you ever get your problem fixed.
>
>
>
> Loyality above all else, except honor.
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: 1derful at comcast.net
> Date: 8/21/16 21:14 (GMT-08:00)
> To: Catalina <listserve at catalina38.org>
> Subject: [C38] fuel problem
>
> 100 yards from slip "Blue Eyes" engine sputtered then quit.  I started her
> 3 time and she lasted about 30 second. My mate wisely said,"Is she out of
> fuel?" Gauge was on "E."  Fortunately I had 5 gallons of diesel.  This
> addition hasn't led to her starting.  I unscrewed the air bleeds to the
> cylinder.  No fuel.  The fuel pump makes noise so I assume she works.  I
> removed the top of the fuel filter.............canister was low.  Turning
> on the accessory switch filled the fuel filter but fuel still doesn't get
> to the air bleeds at the cylinders.
> Any thoughts?
>
> Patrick
>
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