Just went through the same problem this year (it started last fall)> It turned
out to be the 2 clamps on the line from the racor to the engine had loosened up
a bit and the line was slowly leaking. There wasn't enough room to see that
area very well so I bought a good size mirror to inspect the
Edd,
Look for the white sheets/pads that only absorb oil. They actually do
absorb water but only retain oil. You can actually wring out the water
without losing the oil. I put those on top of some dry-deck panels. That
way any water that has to move through the engine well won't soak the
pads.
Rich,
Thanks. Will do that as well.
I'm new to diesel maintenance. My usual solution to engine problems is
"get the jib out".
All the best,
Edd
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Edd: I don't know the exact configuration of your engine, but suggest checking
for a leak in the fuel return line which returns excess fuel from the
injectors to either the tank or the input of the fuel pump or injector pump.
That line frequently is a simple rubber hose and often overlooked whe
Andy,
The absorb pad is a great idea. I'll start looking or one.
I'll do some paper towel testing this weekend. Yes, I agree that it's
probably not the tank if it only happens after the engine is running.
All the best,
Edd
Edd M. Schillay
Well, I think you've eliminated a leak in the tank if you only get the smell
after you run the engine.
I would get a wad of paper towel and run it over the fuel system and frequently
check for pink diesel (don't use pink paper towel). Obviously, the fuel will
run down to the lowest point, but
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Don’t forget the return line.
Joe Della Barba
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Don't forget the return line.
Joe Della Barba
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Edd;
I also have an M35B, and I've
Edd;
I also have an M35B, and I've dealt with two diesel leaks over the 10 years
I've had the boat.
The first leak was in a flare fitting in a copper fuel return line that work
hardened due to vibration. The flare cracked, and had a small leak. Moral 1:
Copper fuel lines suck. Use rubber. M
e 13, 2013 7:01 PM
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I used to take paper towels and wrap them around fuel line connections. There
aren’t really that many, just follow it from the tank, squeeze them around the
terminals, and check later.
Bill Col
Aaron,
I have a Universal 35.
Thanks -- check out my blog :-)
StarshipSailing.com
Hope to see you at a future rendezvous.
All the best,
Edd
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I used to take paper towels and wrap them around fuel line connections.
There aren't really that many, just follow it from the tank, squeeze them
around the terminals, and check later.
Bill Coleman
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Edd,
What kind of engine do you have? Yanmar?
I have an old trusty Yanmar 2QM15, the bleeding process is pretty simple. I
loosen the nut on the injector lines, pump/crank a few time and it usually
starts right up after a few try.
BTW, you're the owner of the famous Starship Enterprise! Awesome
Josh,
No oil smell.
All the best,
Edd
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Joel,
It's been some time. Maybe two years. Engine runs perfectly right now.
All the best,
Edd
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How's the oil smell? Level going up?
Josh
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On Jun 13, 2013 5:19 PM, "Edd Schillay" wrote:
> Listers,
>
> I'm getting a pretty strong diesel smell after I run the engine for a bit,
> so I'm worried I may have a leak in one of the hoses. W
Edd,
Has the fuel filter been changed recently? Good luck!
Joel
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On Jun 13, 2013, at 5:19 PM, Edd Schillay wrote:
Listers,
I'm getting a pretty strong diesel smell after I run the engine for a bit,
so I'm worried I may have a leak in one of the hoses. When I run my bilge
pum
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