HELP! Fuel issues crushing primer bulb under vacuum

[bksah2]

I Agree with patdaddy running on a portable tank and see what happens sounds like the reg. tank is filled with crud

[Shrek]

I've already replaced every fuel line in the boat. I also replaced the primer bulb. I pulled the fuel sender and pick-up and hoovered out the tank as best I could see and reach. There is no screen or anti-siphon valve on the tank.

I am taking it apart again on Wednesday and see whats happening then.

[Blue_Runner]

The anti-siphon - is it the fuel pickup y'all are referring to? I've had the flattened bulb sporadically almost as long as I have had the boat. At least 4 or 5 times. Each time I remove the fuel line from the H2O separator that runs to the tank and blow back into the tank to clear it.

I've always suspected trash and gunk in there but there's no sign of anything whatsoever in my fileter(s). So could it be as simple as the fitting getting stuck rather than trash in the lines? As a side note, I need to replace all of my hoses as well. I may get to it this winter, hopefully.

[spareparts]

the anti siphon valve is made into the hose barb fitting on the top of your tank, remove the hose barb and look thru it, you will see a check ball, spring and collar. I can't legally tell you what to do with it, But i've float tested them in the past, if it floats in water, its probably good(), I've taken a Phillips screw drive and punched the check ball, spring and collar out, just to see they were there

[cterrebonne]

you should probably get some one to open it up and clean it out.
I know these guys are out of houma but they do good work and a fair price.

H & P Sheet Metal Works
1138 Barrow St, Houma, LA 70360
52.0MI from New Orleans
(985) 868-2761

for someone closer try calling Metro Boating to see who they deal with for their aluminum fab work. They probably know someone in the area. If I remember correctly they would bring a lot of their repair work to Jefferson Fiberglass. I don't remember if they did aluminum work in addition to glass work or not.

Metro boating
3028 4th Street
Harvey, LA 70058-2828
(504) 341-4852

If you take the tank out your self I don't see anyone charging over 2 hours to do the job including pressure testing it.

[Blue_Runner]

Sounds like I may need to do a float test on mine.

[RidgeRunner]

Sounds like good info to me on the check valve float test.

Not to derail too badly. Cterrebonne, what is the name of the 30 to 40 foot aluminum center consoles that I have seen in your neck of the woods? They remind me of big Fiberglass boats like the Contenders, the workmanship is awesome.

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

Sounds like good info to me on the check valve float test.

Not to derail too badly. Cterrebonne, what is the name of the 30 to 40 foot aluminum center consoles that I have seen in your neck of the woods? They remind me of big Fiberglass boats like the Contenders, the workmanship is awesome.

you must be talking about the Gravois Hulls.They are very nice and built solid. I know a local guy that sold a contender to buy the Gravois.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gi...2745784&v=wall

then there is another smaller co with really good lines "Gaubert Boat Co." i believe.