[C320-list] Fuel Issue Resolution - Hopefully

[Bob Borelli]

Jeff, definitely helps!

I don't have a Racor pump on the primary Racor fiter assempbly, will look into this.

The 12V fuel pump would only be used to bleed the system?

For a 12V power supply, I plan to install a Borel Hot Water temperature alarm on my exhaust hose after I install my new Hump hose,
And connecting to the M30 engine harness, one of the connections (9 of 12 used) has 12V from battery to Control Panel to Starter motor
when the ignition switch is turned on.  So this power location would be real close to 12V fuel pump.  I can send a photo & sketch of wiring harness.

I like the squeeze bulb idea.

Have you had success with the remote starter?
I could only get on connection on the M30 starter solenoid due to no room at all
and one connection on the battery.  The M30 turned sluggishly and battery wire got hot,
so I stopped & ran up & down turning the M30 over ( like a nut.  If I could find someone I could pay to help me, I would throw money at them).

 Thank you again!  More of plan to solve this problem when it happens to me.


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From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Jeff Smith <jeffreyssmith at live.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 2:30 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Issue Resolution - Hopefully

Bob,

According to the Racor guide, the Racor pump should only be used to bleed the Racor filter. Take that for what it is worth. So, I opened the vent screw on the Racor and used the Racor pump to get good flow with no bubbles at the Racor. After that, I used my lift pump. First, I completely removed the bleed screw (3/4” box end) from the on-engine filter housing, so I could see if there were any bubbles at all. I pumped about 5 - 10x after the bubbles stopped to be completely sure, and then kept pumping as I re-installed the screw. Then, I moved to the injector pump screw (8mm, if I recall correctly) and did the same thing. Finally, when I opened the injector cap, I had someone turn the engine over until I saw good fuel spitting out. I have a remote starter but it is easier with a buddy.

Now, after I reassembled the system, a different boat owner stopped by and told me he installed a squeeze bulb in his fuel line entering into the Racor. I am fairly confident my fuel lines are 5/16” (if anyone can confirm, that would be great). I might do that at the next filter change in place of an electric lift pump. The other option is to install a Facet cube 12v fuel pump without a positive shut-off valve. They run between $50 - $60. I am on the fence about doing this, mainly because I do not no where I could connect the positive wire. I could run it to the starter battery (with a fuse in the system).

Hope this helps,

Jeff
’94, #121, Perkins M30

> On May 19, 2020, at 11:16 AM, Bob Borelli <cassattc22 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Jeff,
>
> Thank you for the solution to you no start problem!
>
> I would like to prepare to bleed my fuel system in the same way.
>
> How did you pump fuel thru the on-engine bleed screw and injector pump?
> Did you use a threaded fitting to screw into the bleed screw threads on the on-line filter & injection pump, like a threaded nipple with a hose attached?
> What pump did you use?
>
> Thank you!
> Bob Borelli
> C320 no. 209 'Elusive'  Georgetown, MD
> ________________________________
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com>
> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 7:49 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Issue Resolution - Hopefully
>
> Jeff
>
> Thanks for closing the loop on this thread.   I think many folks will find
> it helpful in diagnosing future start issues.
>
> Regards
>
> Troy Dunn
> Hull#514