fuel

what would you folks guess is the gallons per hour fuel burn rate for a 1985 e38-200 w/a 50 hp gas motor? what about speed, any idea on the crusing speed I could use?...thanx !!....

I am in the process of installing a BETA 920-25hp diesel auxilliary and want to install a new fuel pump and keep the old FACET pump for a spare. The only pumps I can find are Facet-Purolator and Walbro :confused: Anyone recently replace a fuel pump ? Would appreciate a heads up on this...

Help! I've started removing the original fuel tank from my 84 28+, and have run into the problem of the glassed in aluminum tabs not allowing me to remove the tank. I've cut away the plywood from the back, starboard, side of the tank, and can rock the tank up a few degrees, but it won't go any...

I am just beginning the shopping process for a new fuel tank for my 28+ and have come across a curious problem. My current tank, which is original, is mounted on the starboard side and is therefore shaped to fit the side of the boat. Also therefore, all the input and output devices are mounted...

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Hi! I came across on the internet an interesting inovation for the AC Delco mechanical fuel pump. By removing the upper assembly (fuel bowl attachment? and installing a cap upper assembly. Hope this makes sense. This eliminates the fuel bowl, and leaks. Anyone out there try this?? I saw...

Hi. I would like to hear the "pro or con" with staying with the mechanical pump or go electric. Thanks Chris

Below is a URL to an article in Boat US concerning the gasoline additive Ethanol and its reaction with fiberglass fuel tanks. For all of us with A4's this additive may be of some concern. Seems the Ethanol has a reaction with fiberglass and causes a sludge to build up in the tank which can cause...

Here is progress on fuel tank replacement for the 74' 35II. Went with 3/16 welded alluminum and electronic (Centroid) fuel sender. The new tank fit easily in to the original footprint with an additional 18 GA. I just increased the height by 10" and went from 22GA to 40GA. Hope this helps...

How hard is this one? I want to thoroughly clean out the tank as I am getting sludge in my primary filter. Other option is to have someone like Petroscrub come and clean it but cost is not yet known. Assuming the tank is emptied how hard is it to physically get it out of the boat? Thanks...

I saw technical literature on this somewhere most likely on this list, but I couldn't find it with the search. Can anyone providing the engineering rational to justify and/or dismiss aluminum, Stainless, or plastic. thanks shaun :confused:

One of the things you see from time to time in boating papers is emerging technology for sailboat power using fuel cells. As far as I can figure out from an internet search, it will be several years before they are available for repowers on an affordable basis. Does anyone know anything more...

The fuel tank in my E-27 has decided to store its diesel in my bilge. It appears that 30 years is the life of the aluminum tank. I have followed the old threads on this and am now looking for the answers to the questions that have been raised. 1) While I have measured every dimension I am not...

I pulled my fuel tank and took it to a local "tank shop" for a new one. They LOST the tank. $%^&*(( I took approx dimensions of the exterior, but not location of the filler opening. I looked at the docs in the Specs/Docs section and none for the fuel tank. Anyone got a drawing? If...

I have had internittent problems with my Universal M-12. It would start and then die, start and die. Recently, when this happened, I went below and listened to the fuel pump (new in 2002), and it was making a high-pitched ticking sound. I rapped it lightly with a hammer, and the ticking...

For anyone who has changed the fuel tank on 35-III .. Is there a specific size / model that you used that did not require any modifications ? and / or ... If you went custom - do you have a copy of the drawing you used (I'm not sure the 35-II drawing I have is accurate - and I no longer...

I'm having some problem with my atomic 4. It will not run very long. The problem seems to be fuel. When I bought the boat (May 2004) I put in a new fuel tank, fuel lines, and new Racor filter. I replumbed the line and put the filter before the pump, suction side, as most say is best. I kept the...

Can anyone recommend a source for a custom fuel tank? Any thoughts on best material, and features I should make sure are added? Gareth Freyja E35 #241 1972

The specs call for 30 gallons. However even after I installed a new fuel sender, it seems that it is more like 20 gallons. I admit I have not taken the fuel to Empty and then filled back up. I have however gotten to 2/3 empty and filling back up supports 20 gallons. Is it possible that the...

I'm having a lot of problems with either rust or varnish in my original 15 gallon steel tank. I've decided to replace it for greater confidence on trips. The tank is 10" high X 16" wide X 24" long and located between the engine and rudder post. The long dimension is across the boat...

I have a 76 E-27 with the split cockpit and unfortunately a leaky fuel tank. In searching the threads, I found 1 listing for a retro fit tank as the original tank will only come out with the assistance of a sawsall. The tank that was suggested, had a depth of only 7". That seems to me to asking...

:egrin: i am in dire need of a metal cap for my deck filler that has a fine thread and is adaptable to my original diesel deck filler assembly. any ideas???

Hello, I am hoping that someone out there knows where I can find a replacement fuel tank for my 38-200. It was manufactured by Custom Marine in Huntington Beach, CA in 1989. It is a 54 gallon aluminum tank, number 1722. I have had no luck finding the company that made it, and I am hoping that...

Searched past posts and can't determine if there is any problems using "truck stop" diesel versus on the dock "marine" diesel. Thanks, Steve E35-3 #159

White smoke and un burnt fuel slick from my Yanmar at higher RPMs I have a little 8 HP Yanmar 1GM10. As you may know it is easy to bump the throttle up in the cockpit of a E-27. I had a crew member accidentally kick it up to over 3000 rpm and soon after it started knocking and I noticed...

I have a little 8 HP Yanmar 1GM10. As you may know it is easy to bump the throttle up in the cockpit of a E-27. I had a crew member accidentally kick it up to over 3000 rpm and soon after it started knocking and I noticed white smoke and un burnt fuel slick from my Yanmar at the higher RPMs...

Hi dear all, does anyone know the diameter of the fuel line between an electric lift pump and the secondary fuel filter for the Universal M-25? One document I found says 5/16, other says 1/8... Thanks in advance, Stanly

Incorrect fuel tank gauges seems to be common problem. My 1987 E34 tank is supposed to hold 30 gallons. When I fill up the gauge will move only slightly until I crank up and then it moves begrudgingly to close to full but not quite. I use 11 gallons and the gauge shows slightly less than half...

I have just purchased a 1978 Erickson 29 with an Atomic 4 gas and I am trying to find out what its fuel tank capacity is and what its general fuel consumption is. Appreciate your feedback.

I would like to change the fuel tank in my e27 equiped with a Atomic 4. I would like to get a permanent poly tank that has a fuel gauge. :confused: Has anyone removed the tank from the e27? Do I have to cut the deck? Is there a good tank out there that is of the same size without getting a...

Can anyone tell me where the fuel gauge is located for an Ericson 38-200 (or if it is an "option" that may or may not be present)? I have an 89 E-38-200 with a Universal Diesel. I've located the fuel tank, but can't seem to locate the gauge. Thanks in advance, Carol

Captains, I have a mysterious, occasional problem with my Universal Model 25 (21hp) diesel engine. Have any of y'all heard of or experienced a problem where fuel flow seems to be disrupted, either by air entrainment or blockage or pump failure or ??? This occurs rarely, and is usually when the...

What is the appropriate primary fuel filter / water separator for our 20 hp diesel? Is 10 micron right? 30 micron? Is trasparant bowl ok or does CG require metal? The marine stores stock plastic, but the Raycor website talks about metal for marine use. What's up with that? Thanks...

Hi all, The fuel tank in my E-35 Mkll is not strapped in. Currently its V bottomed shape conformes to the hull's stern shape and two peices of 2x2 wood epoxied to the hull on each side of the tank keep the tank nesseled in snuggly. The fuel fill hose is the only force pushing the tank down...