Hi Kerry, If you have fuel and the engines are stalling one and then the other, it sure sounds like you have a fuel problem. If a Detroit has fuel it will run, maybe not great, but it will run.
First check your Raycor filters, the filter may be clogged even if you just changed them., you might have bad fuel. Drain the sumps on the Raycors and see if they have a lot of water or sludge. If the Raycor's are empty, check your feed lines, fittings and valve fitting connections running from the fuel tank to the raycors. You could have a split some ware and sucking air. If you have the original fuel lines they may be pores due to age. If the Raycor's are full, and the filters are not clogged, than remove the filter on the engine and see if it is full. Of course there are other things like a clogged fuel tank vent, cracked pick up tube in the tank, etc. I would look first for loose fittings or cracked fittings in the fuel system first. Also check that the air filters are not clogged or the emergency shut off is not activated Just some things to check. Good luck and be SAFE. Capt Perry _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kerry Lebel Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 10:44 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [UnifliteWorld] Calling Coast Guard Sector Seattle Yup. I am anchored right now just north of Blake island. After 350 in service in Poulsbo I took off with two running motors. As I got out of Rich Passage I lost the port engine but starboard was still motoring strong. 35mph winds and 4-6ft seas. Just headed toward Blake I lost the second engine. So here I sit anchored. Hanging out with my dog. Vessel Assist is 90 minutes out and I am getting rocked like I were crossing the Strait on a bad day. Man am I going to sleep well tonight. Anyone know a top notch diesel mechanic in South Sound that knows these darn Detroits? Kerry PS - clutchs in the windlass gave out so I have to cut loose 200 of new chain and a new 45lb CQR anchor. This is turning into a very expensive day. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.325 / Virus Database: 270.12.25/2109 - Release Date: 05/11/09 16:14:00 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "UnifliteWorld" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/UnifliteWorld?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
