[C320-list] Electric fuel pump for Yanmar

[John morrison]

Thanks I didn’t know that teflon was not recommended for fuel lines. I’ve been using it forever and have never had a issue. I have always ensured that it not get close to any orifices however. I’m going to change out the teflon for Real Tuff or some similar thread sealer. Another plus value of this forum.
JohnM
1999#574
> On Jun 3, 2020, at 7:07 PM, Jon Vez <jonvez at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> You definitely don’t want to use Teflon tape on any fuel related connections. Racor explicitly warns against this.
> Consider Real Tuff which is available everywhere and is great for all connections...
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Jun 3, 2020, at 5:45 PM, Mark Seyler <mseyler at cox.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Some folks recommend not using Teflon tape in a diesel fuel line because it
>> can break down and send tiny bits of Teflon into the fuel line.
>> https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/document.do?docId=563 
>> 
>> When I replaced my Racor a while back I bought diesel-resistant pipe dope,
>> either at Autozone or Home Depot (I don't recall which).  It goes on as a
>> paste and doesn't risk sending little bits into the injectors or injector
>> pump later.  It wasn't expensive, and the smallest container you can buy is
>> a lifetime supply.
>> 
>> Mark Seyler
>> S/V Reality, 
>> Catalina 320, #232
>> New Orleans, LA
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
>> Of sail-ability at sympatico.ca
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2020 4:14 PM
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Electric fuel pump for Yanmar
>> 
>> 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
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jun 3, 2020, at 4:59 PM, Mark Seyler <mseyler at cox.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 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.)
>>> 
>>> Mark Seyler
>>> S/V Reality, 
>>> Catalina 320, #232
>>> New Orleans, LA
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----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
>>> 
>>> 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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