[C38] fuel problem

[jessup1 at att.net]

Exactly our situation, cleaning the tank is where to start.


Andrew T. Jessup
Chairman

Jessup Auto Plaza
Cadillac-Buick/GMC-Chevrolet
Cathedral City Auto Center
Since 1938 - 760.328.9999


> On Aug 27, 2016, at 7:13 PM, Mark Lewis <mwlewis2025 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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