[Public-list] Engine Problem
SwiftLaw at aol.com
SwiftLaw at aol.com
Mon Jul 24 06:54:57 PDT 2006
I had a very similar experience. It was impossible to diagnose for everyone.
Here's what happened. Caveat - I still have the mechanical fuel pump.
It seems that a pin hole leak had developed in the metal fuel collector. So
When the boat listed or even tossed a bit, the fuel covering the pin hole leak
would move and an air bubble would make its way into the system. Resulting
in a cut out of the engine. Ten minutes later she would run again for a bit.
the fix was a daub of solvent proof epoxy over the pin hole.
If your engine will run with the boat stable (i.e. Not under way in any sort
of a seaway.) Consider finding a source in the new system that allows air
into the fuel line intermittently.
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