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S/V Antares · 27-06-2009, 15:53

Check that the pick up in the tank is clear by blowing back through. Could be a lot of do do in the tank. Got a cleanout? If really have a bad fuel problem run it off a 5gal jug till you get back to where you can really work. . Be sure to route the return back to the jug.

There is a little alumimum ball in the racor just above the bowl. Make sure it is not stuck with crap from the tank.

27-06-2009, 15:53	#5
S/V Antares Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Annapolis USA Boat: 1983 Gulfstar 36 Antares Posts: 436	Check that the pick up in the tank is clear by blowing back through. Could be a lot of do do in the tank. Got a cleanout? If really have a bad fuel problem run it off a 5gal jug till you get back to where you can really work. . Be sure to route the return back to the jug. There is a little alumimum ball in the racor just above the bowl. Make sure it is not stuck with crap from the tank. __________________ Will & Muffin Lucy the dog "Yes, well.. perhaps some more wine" (Julia Child)