[C320-list] Fuel pump

[Christian]

On mine (#138, Perkins model), if I stick my head in the aft cabin aft
locker (port side of back wall in aft cabin), and look along the other side
of that wall, just barely on the starboard side of the rudder post, I can
see fuel lines attach to the fuel tank.  You should have 2 lines, a supply
(to your engine), and a return (from your engine).  On the supply line,
fitted into the tank, where the line attaches to the tank, you should see a
petcock valve. The lever is about 1/2" long.  If the valve is open, the
lever will be inline with the hose.  If the valve is closed, it will be 90
degrees to the fuel line.  Hope that helps.

On Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 12:09 PM Jerry Sheets via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Steve,
> Where is the valve you are referring to located?
> Jerry
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Apr 25, 2023, at 12:37 PM, Steve Weinstein via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> >  Just a silly question, but did you check to be sure all of the valves
> in the fuel line are open?  I had a problem with my prior boat, a C270 with
> a Perkins diesel.  A mechanic had worked on it, and afterwards, it started,
> ran for a few minutes minutes, then died and wouldn't restart. He said I
> needed a new fuel pump.  I said no thanks, and poked around myself.  Found
> he had turned off the valve by the tank.  Turned it on, engine started, no
> problems after that.  Just a thought.
> > Steve Weinstein"Vega" # 722
> >
> >    On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 10:23:42 AM EDT, 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
>