[C320-list] Perkins M30 performance

[Jack Brennan]

Like everyone else, I have the same problem with an unreliable fuel gauge.

It plunges quickly from quarter full to empty. I suspect there is still  diesel in the tank, but who wants to chance it?

My solution is to fill at a quarter tank.

Jack Brennan




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-------- Original message --------
From: Bob Borelli via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Date: 5/10/23 1:55 PM (GMT-05:00)
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Cc: Bob Borelli <cassattc22 at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins M30 performance

Thank you Jack,
I have looking at the Scepter at Home Depot.
Better nozzle then my current can.

I have a hard time determining when the tank is full.
When adding fuel,  I add slowly, listen for a sound from the vent which I never hear at all.
I have a bottle taped to the fuel vent with pig blankets to catch any overflow.
I do not like this method to determine the tank is full.
Any suggestions?  Other then estimate more than 5 gallons used by engine hours to ensure tank will accept 5 gallons.
I fill the tank to its limit, minimize overflow, for winter storage.
Thanks again,
Bob

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Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 1:37 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins M30 performance

Hi Bob:

Mine are Scepter from Home Depot, but I'm pretty sure they are all the EPA mandated can.

The nozzle is a little tricky for some at the start, but it's easy after you get the hang of it.

Jack Brennan




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-------- Original message --------
From: Bob Borelli via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Date: 5/10/23 1:32 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Cc: Bob Borelli <cassattc22 at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins M30 performance

Jack,
I've been thinking there must be a better way to fill diesel from my 5 gallon can into the baja filter funnel / tank then pouring direct or using a shaker siphon.
Your comment about 'new style jerry jugs' set me to search.
The SURECAN Diesel Fuel 5 gallon with flexible fill nozzle looks ideal!
Is this the can your referring to setting it on the stern seat to easy pour into the funnel?
If so I will right away.
Amazon Prime:  SureCan 5 Gallon Type-II Safety Diesel Container has a Flexible Rotating Spout, Self-Venting, Safety Fill Cap, Total Flow Control, Spill-Free, 5-Gallon Diesel Can, Yellow
Thank you,
Bob Borelli   1995 C320 no. 208     Sassafras River, MD
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From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Jack Brennan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 11:58 AM
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Cc: Jack Brennan <jackbrennan333 at outlook.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins M30 performance

With the new style Jerry jugs, you can set it on the stern seat and easily pour it into a funnel or Baja filter without spilling a drop.

Cruising in western Florida, I usually carry three or four jugs because fuel docks often are in inconvenient places.

By filtering your diesel, you also eliminate the risk of getting water in your tank.

Jack Brennan
Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
Tierra Verde, Fl.




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-------- Original message --------
From: mmellon via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Date: 5/10/23 11:38 AM (GMT-05:00)
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Cc: mmellon <mmellon at cruzio.com>, nibj <nibj at mac.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins M30 performance

My estimate: At 5 knots, 150 miles is a 30 hrs passage. At 0.7 to 0.8 gal/hr, that is 21 to 24 gal consumption, more than the 20 gal fuel tank on most 320s. And 5 knots average assumes pretty smooth water. Bring 10 gal extra minimum and an active BoatUS towing membership and a working VHF or cellphone.Mike Mellon LaVida 324 1995Sent from my Galaxy
-------- Original message --------From: Dell Kronewitter via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> Date: 5/10/23  7:28 AM  (GMT-08:00) To: C320-List at Catalina320.com, nibj via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> Cc: Dell Kronewitter <dell at ieee.org>, nibj <nibj at mac.com> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins M30 performance I recommend you bring some jerry jugs.  You should make it, but you are getting close to the limit.  Dell Kronewitter#392 Checkmatey     On Tue, May 9, 2023 at 5:54 PM, nibj via C320-list<c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:   I am planning a short 150mile passage on our 1995 c320 which has a Perkins M30.  Can someone tell me an estimate of the gallons-per-hour that we can expect?  We need to make sure we have enough diesel.ThanksPeter #226