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In a message dated 11/7/2011 6:26:45 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
bruceheyman at cox.net writes:

Generally the only way that fuel can leak back is if air leaks  in.  I'd  
check all of the fittings and make sure they are tight  and not leaking. 
I'd  
also check your filter to make sure it is not  blocked or lose.
Bruce
Somerset 741 Dana Point

Bruce  Heyman
(949) 289-8400

-----Original message-----
From:  tjdames at comcast.net
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Mon, Nov 7, 2011  11:05:41 GMT+00:00
Subject: [C320-list] Engine/Fuel Issue with my 2001  Yanmar

All,

I am hoping that someone has had a similar  experience and can provide me  
with some guidance. As of late I have  been having an issue with my engine  
(Yanmar - for my  2001).

When the issue began 3 weeks ago,  the engine started fine,  ran for about 
3  
minutes, than sputtered and would not restart. When  it stopped it  
sounded/behaved like a lawnmower running out of fuel.  

My mechanic said it had to be "primed", which he did, and it ran fine  for  
ablut 30 minutes until he shut it off, and let it sit over  night. The next 
 
morning, the same thing happened, it ran for a few  minutes and sputtered  
out.

He now tells me that he suspects  fuel is draining back to tank through the 
 
fuel sytem and he is going  to "install a check valve" into the system. 
that  
will "hold fuel in  system". Please note that half of my current fuel is 
new  
this year,  purchased very early in the season.

Has anyone ever had a similar  experience and does the mechanic's solution  
seem logical?

I  would appreciate any thoughts! 

Thanks,
Tom Dames
Whisper  708