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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-05-2020, 08:07
Replies: 126
Views: 19,810
Posted By Dsanduril
Re: Is a fuel primer bulb legit?

And there's even sort of the standard for that. The USCG, in the regulations discussed above, allows the use of "B" hoses (not under deck rated) where the fuel spill from a failed hose would be less...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-05-2020, 14:55
Replies: 126
Views: 19,810
Posted By Dsanduril
Re: Is a fuel primer bulb legit?

If you want to argue best practice, the USCG does not allow SAE J-1527 hose on any commercial vessel over 65' or carrying more than 12 passengers (regardless of length) other than as a 30" whip for...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-05-2020, 10:02
Replies: 126
Views: 19,810
Posted By Dsanduril
Re: Is a fuel primer bulb legit?

The Racor I have is the 215-230-245 series spin-on filter. I like the plunger pump. They make similar filters with a diaphragm pump, have not tried those. Also don't really know if they are available...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-05-2020, 08:41
Replies: 126
Views: 19,810
Posted By Dsanduril
Re: Is a fuel primer bulb legit?

Many Racor filters come with an optional manual priming pump (or electric if you like). Mine (sorry, not sure model #) has a plunger pump on top. Takes about 10 strokes to fill the filter, then about...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-05-2020, 08:01
Replies: 126
Views: 19,810
Posted By Dsanduril
Re: Is a fuel primer bulb legit?

If you want a bulb that is rated for diesel (although not ABYC compliant), every Bobcat skidsteer equipment comes with one, and they are all diesel powered. AFAIK they are only available in 1/4" hose...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-05-2020, 07:58
Replies: 126
Views: 19,810
Posted By Dsanduril
Re: Is a fuel primer bulb legit?

I am quite familiar with the link in question. It references 46CFR182.130, which is part of Subchapter T, which, as previously posted, applies only to commercial vessels. The ABYC standard is...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-05-2020, 07:10
Replies: 126
Views: 19,810
Posted By Dsanduril
Re: Is a fuel primer bulb legit?

By that I assume you are speaking about me (and possibly a few others).

But you're the one who brought law, incorrectly, into the discussion.



Had you simply said "it's best practice, as...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-05-2020, 15:11
Replies: 126
Views: 19,810
Posted By Dsanduril
Re: Is a fuel primer bulb legit?

46 CFR 182.455 is part of Subchapter T which applies to small passenger vessels (< 100 Tons) i.e. commercial vessels, not recreational vessels.



Doesn't apply to my sailboat, your sailboat, or...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-05-2020, 13:56
Replies: 126
Views: 19,810
Posted By Dsanduril
Re: Is a fuel primer bulb legit?

Except that the requirements for recreational vessels in 33 CFR § 183.501 et. seq. (where the fuel hose requirements are found) apply only to gasoline powered vessels:



ABYC certainly has a...
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