[C320-list] Electric fuel pump for Yanmar

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Teflon tape is the best to use. Just make sure you wrap the tape around the threads so that the end of the tape is not going against the direction of rotation when screwing the parts together. 
JohnM
1999#574

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> On Jun 3, 2020, at 4:59 PM, Mark Seyler <mseyler at cox.net> wrote:
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> I'm away from the boat and don't know the size of the fuel lines offhand.  But the pipe thread to hose barb fittings that screw into the pump body are a hardware store item, and you can probably get a fitting that adapts to whatever size hose you need at your local hardware or Home Depot. Just remember to use a diesel-fuel resistant thread sealant when you screw the pipe thread side of the fitting into the pump, or you'll have a persistent slow drip.  (Don't ask me how I know this.)
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> Mark Seyler
> S/V Reality, 
> Catalina 320, #232
> New Orleans, LA
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Dave Hupe
> Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2020 3:02 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Electric fuel pump for Yanmar
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> Jeff-
> Please let us/me know how this goes if you do pursue it (including fit to fuel lines, etc,).  It sounds like a good bleeding assist and is also good since it allows free fuel flow even if turned off. However, it probably wouldn't be a good option to polish your fuel due to the low flow rate (at typical 15 gph). A suggestion though .... install it without the supplied inline fuel filter?  I'm thinking you don't want to interject another potential "blockage point" in addition to your Racor and engine filters.  Therefore, you would need another barbed inlet fitting. Dave Hupe
> 1994 C320 (#32)
> Holland, MI 
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