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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-09-2012, 14:03
Replies: 20
Views: 3,052
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Fuel Tank Pickup

Update for anyone who cares.

The problem turned out to be pure operator malfunction. The selector valve does not work the way as I expected. If the selector valve is turned toward the the left...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-09-2012, 15:39
Replies: 20
Views: 3,052
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Fuel Tank Pickup

Hmm - interesting thought. I didn't notice a screen at the top of the pickup. Will have to take the elbow apart to check.

Thanks!
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-09-2012, 14:55
Replies: 20
Views: 3,052
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Fuel Tank Pickup

Update. Some more data, lots more questions. Here's the latest on the troubleshooting efforts.

Checked the vent line - all clear. Then I used an electric fuel pump hooked up to the selector...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-08-2012, 15:45
Replies: 20
Views: 3,052
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Fuel Tank Pickup

Hmm - good thought about the vent. Will check. Thanks for the advice.

The manifold has separate selector valves for the supply and return lines. So I can draw from one tank and return to the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-08-2012, 15:27
Replies: 20
Views: 3,052
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Fuel Tank Pickup

Update. I disconnected the fuel supply line from the port tank at the selector switch. Then I connected an air pump to test the line - no clogs - heard plenty of bubbles coming out in the tank. So...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-08-2012, 15:41
Replies: 20
Views: 3,052
Posted By Paperbird
The PO actually never used the Port tank after...

The PO actually never used the Port tank after having both tanks replaced. It sounds like the pickup is the most likely suspect. How hard is that to pull and check?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-08-2012, 14:20
Replies: 20
Views: 3,052
Posted By Paperbird
Fuel Tank Pickup

We have 2 fuel tanks, each holding 40 gl. The PO said they only used the stbd tank. I added fuel to the port tank but am having some trouble. When I switch to the port tank, the pressure gauge on...
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