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Forum: Fountaine Pajot

28-06-2018, 13:10

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Mahe 36: Diesel smell

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Posted By Rufduck

Re: Diesel smell

No one said education is cheap but I now know a whole lot more about my Mahe.
The fuel smell was traced to the fuel bleed off manifold to return hose joint. After nine attempts to get it to reseal...

Forum: Fountaine Pajot

18-03-2018, 18:00

Replies: 8

Mahe 36: Diesel smell

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Posted By Rufduck

Re: Diesel smell

Well, shucks. After fixing the return diesel line, we had a fun day motoring and sailing with several friends. All went well until I shut down both engines and we began sailing. The strong...

Forum: Fountaine Pajot

14-01-2018, 15:49

Replies: 8

Mahe 36: Diesel smell

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Posted By Rufduck

Re: Diesel smell

We looked at a number of cats before deciding on the Mahe. Outboards have their place and now the fuel injected versions give increased fuel efficiency, though none we looked at had them.
I did an...

Forum: Fountaine Pajot

14-01-2018, 14:45

Replies: 8

Mahe 36: Diesel smell

Views: 2,048

Posted By Rufduck

Re: Diesel smell

Ah ha...found it.
Excess Fuel return line from injection manifold. Where the rubber hose clamps to the metal nipple is wet.
It is too short to clip and reconnect to the nipple without a strain. ...

Forum: Fountaine Pajot

14-01-2018, 12:29

Replies: 8

Mahe 36: Diesel smell

Views: 2,048

Posted By Rufduck

Diesel smell

Greetings,
Frustrating problem that is new for me but hopefully will ring a bell for someone.
I’ve recently developed a strong diesel smell in starboard engine bay, aft cockpit locker and stbd...

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