[C320-list] Fuel pump

[Christian]

Have you checked if your fuel lines were bled?  I would imagine polishing a
tank could introduce air into your fuel lines, and air in the line will
cause the engine to run for a short period, stall, and then not restart.

Christian Caperton
1994 C320 #138 "Canuck" Monroe Harboe, Chicago, IL

On Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 9:23 AM Jerry's Iphone via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Another question from a mechanically challenged guy who loves to sail.
> I had a dock mechanic winterize the boat last winter. He told me that
> there seemed to be too much water in the fuel and suggested fuel polishing.
> I had a local marine service do it. After starting the boat last week for
> the first time, it ran for a while then cut off and would not restart. Dock
> mechanic checked it and said it’s the fuel pump that probably got gunked up
> from the polishing. He said we’ll need a new one. I’m starting to wonder if
> he knows what he’s doing, or possibly if his advice is self serving.
>
> Any and all wisdom you have to share is appreciated.
>
> Jerry Sheets
> JellyRoll  #890