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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

30-12-2014, 17:55

Replies: 25

First problems

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Posted By Mattyb

Re: First problems - update

Hi Guys

So I got into the lower tank and it is pretty much the same as the top one. I ordered a MR FUNNEL which is the same as the baja funnel etc and I took about 7 litters off the bottom of the...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

27-12-2014, 17:18

Replies: 25

First problems

Views: 2,668

Posted By Mattyb

Re: First problems

Thanks for all the great feedback. It could actually be old fuel also as I know the boat was sitting for quite a few years. The fact the tanks are almost full is what is leading me to think it is...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

27-12-2014, 15:10

Replies: 25

First problems

Views: 2,668

Posted By Mattyb

Re: First problems

Yes I do have an outlet on the bottom of the tank so I think I will try the suggestions here first and confirm it is water. Then will try leaving it sit and also see what results I get with a water...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

27-12-2014, 14:16

Replies: 25

First problems

Views: 2,668

Posted By Mattyb

Re: First problems

Steady hand, it's about 500 litre day tank. Should get plenty out of that :)

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

27-12-2014, 14:03

Replies: 25

First problems

Views: 2,668

Posted By Mattyb

Re: First problems

Thanks to all. I don't think it could be an accidental water fill up but I can see how others have done it. Our fuel is actually filled in an opening on the tank. There is no deck fill etc.
...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

26-12-2014, 23:43

Replies: 25

First problems

Views: 2,668

Posted By Mattyb

Re: First problems

Actually the plot thickens. The tank below the engine is always full as it draws from the other tank in the engine room.

The PO said he had run aground and had layer her over. I bet she took in...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

26-12-2014, 23:14

Replies: 25

First problems

Views: 2,668

Posted By Mattyb

Re: First problems

hmmm steady hand you may be on to something there. The previous owner said it was about 75% full when he bought it but I think that he may have just looked at the gauge ( which is faulty) However it...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

26-12-2014, 21:10

Replies: 25

First problems

Views: 2,668

Posted By Mattyb

First problems

So I have been going over my new to me boat and have stumbled on to my first problem. I took a look in the top of the fuel tank and the diesel was very cloudy. I siphoned some out and you can see...

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