Bulb/fuel line issue….

[charlie_the_tuna]

Plan on changing the filter/water separator. Don’t know if or where an in-line filter may be hiding. I’m basically gonna take everything apart from the anti siphon to the motor. The way I figure, most of that crap must be 30 years old. For the $100 bucks it’ll cost me… I figure I’ll cover Everything as far as fuel delivery. If that doesn’t solve my problem, then I sink her.

[charlie_the_tuna]

So I went down to the marina yesterday and pulled the tank hatch up. I sprayed some WD-40 on the fitting because I forgot to bring the liquid wrench. I’ll take it with me today and spray the fitting again. I’ll bring a wrench with me and see if I can budge it. If not, I’ll go down tomorrow and spray it again. Then, I’ll spray it every day for a week and see if it’ll budge after that. I figure if I spray it for 10 days, something’s gotta give. When I settle in for the evening I’ll order the primer bulb and the fuel/water separator filter. I’ll measure up the fuel line and run to west marine. They’re about 5-6 miles from my front door. When I get the fitting/anti siphon valve off and see what size it is, I’ll order that up and by that time, I figure I’ll be in for around $150. The real ***** is gonna be yanking the batteries out for unrestricted access.
Oh well, here comes boat mechanic’s yoga.
I’ll keep you guys posted and I’ll try to paint a mental picture because we all know what a pain in the a$$ it is to actually post a picture.

[charlie_the_tuna]

So the bulb is now inside the fish box area with the filter and the batteries. Kind of tight in there and there’s really no slack in the line. It’s kind of between a battery and the inner transom well. Is there any real advantage or disadvantage to relocating it to the transom well? Yes, it will be more convenient. What’s the down side?

[phatdaddy]

So, your fuel tank is ahead of the deck storage,close to the cabin? Then they ran the fuel Line into the deck box, through a filter, then your bulb, out the deck box and to the rigging hole to the motor?

If that is the case, I would reroute it to the starboard side. Should be able to remove rod box and run line along bulkheads to the rear under the transom storage box. Mount filter head there. Leave filter and go out rigging tube with wires, cables,etc. then put squeeze ball in before going into motor.

Not sure of that vintage, but I am pretty sure there is an inline filter under the cowlings

Also, I would suggest merc bulb and filter and Racor for the water separator filter. I have the one with the site glass and drain on the bottom

Email any pics to me and I will post them for u

[charlie_the_tuna]

the tank is aft, behind the floor fish box. i imagine it's the original tank. plastic. the fuel line runs right under the deck into the transom fishbox. same fishbox holds both batteries, battery switch, fuel filter/water separator and oil tank. starboard side and there's no box insert so everything is right under the hatch. i'll add a foot or so to the line after the filter so i don't have to get in there to pump the bulb. or i'll relocate it to the actual transom well, maybe. we usually toss bunker in there so maybe i'll leave it where it is. just a little more slack.

[charlie_the_tuna]

And I just ordered the replacement filter for the racor. It’s a no name that replaces the racor and it was half the price. I also ordered the mercury bulb. Why mercury, I have no clue. I’ll reuse the clear water bowl under the filter element. West marine fuel line and I’ll pull the starboard rod box to replace the vent and vent hose. Man, I’m getting too old for this sh!t.