Has anyone tried teeing the fuel return line into the fuel feed line before the filter? Just wondering??
Rich > On Feb 10, 2014, at 20:03, "Peter Fell" <prf...@gmail.com> wrote: > > There is a kit you buy that provides the return line fitting on the flange of > the fuel sending unit .... I think they only sell it with the sending unit > included: > http://ca.binnacle.com/p6463/MOELLER-%2335724-10-DIESEL-RETURN-KIT/product_info.html > > If you can’t get the flange and return fitting separately, I’d just put the > other sending unit up for sale on craigslist. Someone out there needs a new > sending unit. > > Check out the Moeller site for more info. > > > > From: Dr. Mark Bodnar > Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 3:49 PM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List Fuel tank > > > Looking at the Moeller tanks leads to a new question - maybe my Volvo diesel > is a bit different - but my original tank has 4 connections > 1 - fuel fill > 1 - vent line (goes out to the stern) > 1 - line feeds to the fuel filter > and 1 line that I assume is a return feed from the engine > > But the Moeller tanks don't appear to have the 4th return feed??? > > Does the tank need a specific fitting or extra fitting? > > Mark > --------------------- > Dr. Mark Bodnar > B.Sc., D.C., FCCOPR(C) > Bedford Chiropractic > --------------------- > > There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval. > - George Santayana > On 10/02/2014 5:41 PM, Dennis Cheuvront wrote: >> Are you opposed to a new tank? Granted, a pinhole leak on the top may not >> indicate more problems but it would make me think about the overall >> integrity of the tank. >> >> One of the first things I did when I bought Touche' was to replace the fuel >> tank. I replaced it again when I repowered to a diesel. >> >> Many tanks are standard sizes. Check the Moeller site to see if they have >> one that will fit. Then go shopping online for the best price. For >> instance, one to fit a 35-1 is $153 new and $131 used on Amazon. That seems >> like a cheap price for the peace of mind that the tank is good. >> >> One of our listers just replaced his tank for what I thought was a pretty >> decent price. Maybe he'll chime in. >> >> Dennis C. >> Touche' 35-1 #83 >> Mandeville, LA >> >> >>> On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 2:03 PM, Dr. Mark Bodnar <drbod...@accesswave.ca> >>> wrote: >>> Well, it was a cold weekend, but I wanted to check the boat, make sure >>> there was no water freezing up inside, and if I'm going to drive down there >>> then I may as well get at a job or 2. >>> >>> Stripped off the last bit of upholstery - now I can get all the cushions >>> re-covered >>> >>> Then I tried to remove the fuel tank. Let's just say the tank was not in >>> total agreement with my plan, and as such the process was a little more >>> violent that I had hoped for - I had to cut the inlet and vent pipe (but I >>> figure that 1986 hoses are likely due for replacement - so it was not a >>> huge loss. >>> >>> Once I had everything disconnected I lifted the mostly empty tank out of >>> the lazerette - and saw a small pin-hole leak stream out on the top of the >>> tank. Right where one of the metal tank strap tighteners was resting >>> - clearly the contrasting metal had corroded a small hole. >>> Otherwise the tank looks good. Just dirty. >>> >>> I need to clean the tank up to get a better look - but I'm wondering how >>> this should be repaired. >>> Given I wanted to clean out the tank and install an access hatch (but near >>> the other end of the tank) - should I get a small patch weld? >>> Or did I read somewhere that a fuel tank can be lined with epoxy. >>> (http://www.sailfeed.com/2012/07/one-way-to-repair-leaking-aluminum-fuel-tanks/) >>> >>> I feel like I could even just drill out the hole, tap it and screw in a >>> small bolt with a gasket. >>> >>> I'm stiff after a few hours in the lazerette fighting with the fuel tank - >>> but the new boat shine has not worn off yet! >>> >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> -- >>> >>> --------------------- >>> Dr. Mark Bodnar >>> B.Sc., D.C., FCCOPR(C) >>> Bedford Chiropractic >>> --------------------- >>> >>> There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval. >>> - George Santayana >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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