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alohaboat · 15-02-2007, 21:25

Sorry, I meant Gulf Coast Filters. My keyboarding skills need improvement.

hellosailor · 15-02-2007, 21:41

It would seem that the hardest part of DIY fuel polishing, is to find an electric fuel pump rated for diesel use, and selling for under $100.

Alan Wheeler · 15-02-2007, 22:48

Yes that would be about right. There are some good pumps available, but very expensive.

seafox · 19-02-2007, 12:59

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I just got in from 3 days out. OK sailing. Had a light 12kts. She doesn't pick up stride till I get 15. Great fishing though. I could see clearly all the way across to your side for a change. Cold though. Going to be warm for the next few days by the look of it, but the wind ain't looking like much.
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Got back last night. What amazing weather and a great weekend.

Alan Wheeler · 19-02-2007, 20:58

We were going to go out and I was talking Dawn into perhaps going around the corner to find you, but I figured there would be little to no wind and I can't afford that much diesel to go that far at the mo.
It's about time summer arrived.

seafox · 19-02-2007, 21:32

I reckon. There was not even a breeze in the Sounds yesterday. We motored out to Komaru and then got a steady 15 to 20knot Southerly breeze all the way home. Less than 2 1/2 hours accross due to the big tides. Today looks like it would be pretty good down there.

Next decent trip will be Easter but I am sure we can squeeze some weekends away in the Sounds before then

Alan Wheeler · 19-02-2007, 23:47

Where ya headin for Easter??? It's earlier than usual this year and not that far away now.

seafox · 20-02-2007, 01:43

Probably just QC again. Will definitely do Pelorus this coming summer.

cat man do · 20-02-2007, 05:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellosailor

It would seem that the hardest part of DIY fuel polishing, is to find an electric fuel pump rated for diesel use, and selling for under $100.

Those Walbro pumps are near impossible to find in OZ, any ideas on another that can lift up to 1700mm to the day tank.

Only found them at the doof doof racy car shop's and not the model that I am chasing, and no help getting something that is not of the shelf.

Bunch of Tosser's that they were.

Dave

alohaboat · 20-02-2007, 08:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by cat man do

Those Walbro pumps are near impossible to find in OZ,

Internet? Search "discount walbro pump"

DeepFrz · 20-02-2007, 13:51

The 16th edition of "The Coastal Passage" has a great article on fuel polishing using the fuel pump from a Subaru.

cat man do · 20-02-2007, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by alohaboat

Internet? Search "discount walbro pump"

Yeah mate, done all that and this is what you get for OZ

discount walbro pump - Google Search

No real joy at all, plenty of speed freak/ rice burner forum's.

Dave

15-02-2007, 22:48	#33
Alan Wheeler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Marlborough Sounds. New Zealand Boat: Hartley Tahitian 45ft. Leisure Lady Posts: 8,042	Yes that would be about right. There are some good pumps available, but very expensive. __________________ Wheels For God so loved the world..........He didn't send a committee.

19-02-2007, 20:58	#35
Alan Wheeler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Marlborough Sounds. New Zealand Boat: Hartley Tahitian 45ft. Leisure Lady Posts: 8,042	We were going to go out and I was talking Dawn into perhaps going around the corner to find you, but I figured there would be little to no wind and I can't afford that much diesel to go that far at the mo. It's about time summer arrived. __________________ Wheels For God so loved the world..........He didn't send a committee.

19-02-2007, 23:47	#37
Alan Wheeler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Marlborough Sounds. New Zealand Boat: Hartley Tahitian 45ft. Leisure Lady Posts: 8,042	Where ya headin for Easter??? It's earlier than usual this year and not that far away now. __________________ Wheels For God so loved the world..........He didn't send a committee.

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15-02-2007, 21:25	#31
alohaboat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wherever I am, I'm there Boat: Willard 40PH trawler, ALOHA Posts: 48	Sorry, I meant Gulf Coast Filters. My keyboarding skills need improvement.

15-02-2007, 21:41	#32
hellosailor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,993	It would seem that the hardest part of DIY fuel polishing, is to find an electric fuel pump rated for diesel use, and selling for under $100.

19-02-2007, 21:32	#36
seafox Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: new zealand Boat: Lotus 10.6 Posts: 1,264	I reckon. There was not even a breeze in the Sounds yesterday. We motored out to Komaru and then got a steady 15 to 20knot Southerly breeze all the way home. Less than 2 1/2 hours accross due to the big tides. Today looks like it would be pretty good down there. Next decent trip will be Easter but I am sure we can squeeze some weekends away in the Sounds before then

20-02-2007, 01:43	#38
seafox Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: new zealand Boat: Lotus 10.6 Posts: 1,264	Probably just QC again. Will definitely do Pelorus this coming summer.

20-02-2007, 13:51	#41
DeepFrz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Winnipeg Boat: None at this time Posts: 1,182	The 16th edition of "The Coastal Passage" has a great article on fuel polishing using the fuel pump from a Subaru.