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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-07-2018, 07:31
Replies: 71
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Posted By skipgundlach
Re: Fuel pump for fuel polishing system - Continuous duty pump necessary?

This can also be used inline with a momentary push switch for priming in case of air gap when changing filters, or to assist in bleeding when the system is opened. I have one such, now dead, which...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-07-2018, 04:40
Replies: 71
Views: 18,133
Posted By skipgundlach
Re: Fuel pump for fuel polishing system - Continuous duty pump necessary?

Very nice, and your experience with a polishing system relative to a Racor echoes ours though your experience is a bit longer.

From my polisher's perspective, which is separate (yours seems to be...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-07-2018, 06:20
Replies: 71
Views: 18,133
Posted By skipgundlach
Re: Fuel pump for fuel polishing system - Continuous duty pump necessary?

Eh???

A change in the yard immediately following our wreck pulled out a pile of grunge.

Another change after a rock-and-roll return for rehab, under staysail alone (Marathon to St. Pete), more,...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-07-2018, 05:28
Replies: 71
Views: 18,133
Posted By skipgundlach
Re: Fuel pump for fuel polishing system - Continuous duty pump necessary?

Awesome manifold!!
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-07-2018, 09:30
Replies: 71
Views: 18,133
Posted By skipgundlach
Re: Fuel pump for fuel polishing system - Continuous duty pump necessary?

Our pump looks like this:
https://second-wind.net/products/walbro-6096-boat-marine-grade-electronic-fuel-pump-24-v-4-psi-33-gal-hr-1-4
but it's 12V.

That line has been discontinued, but read the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-07-2018, 09:07
Replies: 71
Views: 18,133
Posted By skipgundlach
Re: Fuel pump for fuel polishing system - Continuous duty pump necessary?

My particular pump has been discontinued, but any similar pump (I believe the type to be called a 'pulse pump') would work.

Ours chatters while it develops suction and then settles down (in a few...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-07-2018, 08:54
Replies: 71
Views: 18,133
Posted By skipgundlach
Re: Fuel pump for fuel polishing system - Continuous duty pump necessary?

PS the filters themselves are SS core wound, 30 and 10 mu each in series. We run the polisher any time the engine is running (power available) and any time under way when we're good on battery...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-07-2018, 08:49
Replies: 71
Views: 18,133
Posted By skipgundlach
Re: Fuel pump for fuel polishing system - Continuous duty pump necessary?

Hi! Did you know about the Morgan 46 group on FB? https://www.facebook.com/groups/2125677644383657

But, to your question, and some other stuff not directly related, in favor of fuel polishers...
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