Sounds like we have gone through the same thought process. Thanks From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kerry Lebel Sent: September-07-10 9:19 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [UnifliteWorld] Blocked Fuel Tank Breather
Monty I have found the same thing when all my valves are open. Not sure why that is. Pretty weird. I am assuming it is a pressurization issue in the system. Personally, I do not mess with the 3 T handles that you are talking about. I consider those to be for emergency use only as they only cut off the supply side and not the return side. If I had a fire in the engine room, etc and wanted to kill the fuel sources I would use them then. I do all my modifications from the valves on the back wall of my engine room. I have port tank to port engine, starboard tank to starboard engine and Center as reserve for the engines and primary supply for the genset and hydronic heat. I do have a filler for my center tank. It is not a gravity feed as yours sounds to be. If for some reason I find my boat listing a bit to one side I will cut off the fuel return to the tank on the low side and feed all fuel return to the high side until it evens back out. Be careful though. You have to remember you did this or you run the risk of puking diesel out the vent when you overfill it. I have messed with just about every valve combination you can on that boat. :) Since I did the electric fuel pump install, I can even do transfers from one tank to another while I am sitting in my slip. Very nice to have. Kerry From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Monty Montaine Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 7:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [UnifliteWorld] Blocked Fuel Tank Breather Hi Kerry, just a quick question regarding using your middle tank. I have a 1979 42 DCMY with I would guess has the same set up as you for fuel tanks. My question is how do you use your tanks. I find that if I try to use all three that I seem to draw from port tank only, I have been reluctant to experiment with different valves open and closed but thought maybe you have?..when all valves are open, three next to the stairs, and the cross over in the engine room is opened I draw from the port tank only....what or how do you use your middle tank. Thanks Kerry. Monty. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kerry Lebel Sent: September-07-10 7:20 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [UnifliteWorld] Blocked Fuel Tank Breather Guys, I have 3 tanks on my 42 DCMY. I think that my center tank has a blocked breather line. Every single time I fill that tank, it boils over, no matter how slow I pump. I always have towels at the ready for it. Is there any easy way to clear out that breather line or do I have to figure out a way to detach is from the tank and the hull and blow it out with an air hose? The tank is wedged underneath pretty good so it is going to be a major chore to pull that breather line. I'm just looking for options. Thanks, Kerry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "UnifliteWorld" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/unifliteworld?hl=en. ________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTICE: This email message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or other use of this email message is strictly prohibited. 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