[Public-List] Richard H - Fuel Tanks- Return Line

[Andrew Johns]

Hi everyone,
Im a long time reader of the list, and this is my first time posting. I sail
on #104 ECOLA  which i currently keep in Rockland ME ( Moving it to Portland
next year). I would like to comment on the return line, i would highly
recomend NOT running a looped return as you discribe for several resons.
First, it would make bleeding the fuel system much more difficult.
Second if any air gets in the fuel system while running it would stall the
engine, and the only option to bleed it woudl be to open the bleed screws
rather than cycling the lift pump.
Finally, the injector pumps/injector use the fuel to cool themselves, and a
looped return will not provide that cooling.
On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 12:45 PM, Richard Hughes <rjhughes at shaw.ca> wrote:

> Thank you very much. That return line idea is great!
>
> -----Original Message----- From: richard.hazlegrove at wellsfargo.**com<richard.hazlegrove at wellsfargo.com>
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> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Michael - ] Fuel Tanks- Return Line
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> Richard,
> Quest #433 has the prior group purchase fuel tank installed on the
> starboard cockpit locker shelf.  As others have mentioned,  the top of this
> tank fits very close to the underside of the deck,  leaving a tight fit
> (probably about 2")  for the fill, vent, and fuel lines.  It works,  but
> it's tight. Regarding the return line,  I don't know about larger diesels,
> but on my little BMW D-12 diesel the return line does not go back to the
> tank but rather connects into a T fitting six inches upstream from the Racor
> fuel filter. This arrangement works fine for my installation.  This
> arrangement might save you the need for another tank connection.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard Hughes [mailto:rjhughes at shaw.ca]
> Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 5:45 PM
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> Subject: [Public-List] Michael - ] Fuel Tanks-Group Purchase
>
> Thanks.
> I hate to say it but you must be thinking of someone else, maybe by the
> same
> name. No aquarium in my past.
> I re measured the space over the shelf in the cockpit locker but am now not
> sure if the Moeller 032718 will work. There's only about 2" clearance for
> height and it may be impossible to attach the fill and fuel lines etc.
>  Also
> she has a diesel so would need a return line.
> 438 is a liner boat, maybe some one can advise. It could be possible by
> connecting the lines prior to installing the tank?
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: crufone at comcast.net
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>
>
> Hi Rick,
>
> I'll keep you posted on our progress. How are things at the aquarium these
> days?  I certainly enjoyed the tour from you several years ago.
>
> Michael #133
>
>
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>
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> Sent: Friday, September 23, 2011 3:26:44 PM
> Subject: [Public-List] Fuel Tanks-Group Purchase
>
> All the chatter about fuel tanks reminds me that I'm not all that happy
> with
> the arrangement that I inherited, though it works well enough, I suppose,
> while I'm still running the Atomic Four.
> I do, however, have a Universal diesel on the bench that I'm rebuilding.
> I'll need to replace the tank when I install it, so I'm listening closely
> to
> your progression and would be interested in participating in a group
> purchase if the selected model is compatible with a non-liner boat.
>
> Rick Leach
> S/V Sugar Magnolia, #121
> Monterey , California
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