[C320-list] Fuel pump

[Jeff Smith]

Somewhat related but possibly no immediate help - this is why I installed
an electric fuel pump. I just replaced my fuel tank and all of my rubber
fuel lines. To bleed, I turned on the electric fuel pump and opened the
on-engine screw to purge air. Then I left the fuel pump on while I ran the
motor for awhile. I had no starting or running issues.

I put it between the tank and the Racor. You might consider doing this and
then you could use this pump as a replacement/spare if your mechanical pump
quits. In the meantime, it would confirm if air is the issue or the pump is
the issue. I think it was $50 - $60 (a small 12v pump from Facet).

FWIW
Jeff Smith, ‘94, 121

On Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 10:44 AM John Beck via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Fuel should gravity feed to that  pretty well the tank is above the engine
> when polished did you replace all the filters or the got air in the system.
> Email with questions I can walk you through it.
>
> 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
>
> --
> Jb
>