The big question is - WHAT was the fuel filter clogged with?
Another lesson learned..
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The last time I had enough dirt/sand/rust to clog anything was during hurricane Charlie. Every other time anything has got clogged was either water or when the fuel fill hose was dissolving from the inside out and dropping rubber bits into the tank.
I have a vacuum gauge on the filter and a fuel pressure gauge too, both of which can provide an early warning of a clogged filter.Joe Della Barba
Coquina
C&C 35 MK I
Maryland USA
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Originally posted by joe_db View PostThe last time I had enough dirt/sand/rust to clog anything was during hurricane Charlie. Every other time anything has got clogged was either water or when the fuel fill hose was dissolving from the inside out and dropping rubber bits into the tank.
I have a vacuum gauge on the filter and a fuel pressure gauge too, both of which can provide an early warning of a clogged filter.John Novotny
1973 Tartan 30 #186
Baltimore, MD
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Originally posted by Oldlaxer1 View PostI'm winterizing this afternoon but come spring I'll be changing out my Racor. It is kind of a pain to get to so I figured I'd start with the final filter first. I'll be sure to check the Racor for water or debris. I have the fuel pressure gauge but it doesn't tell you anything if you don't look at it. Of course after the filter change it showed right where it should be.Joe Della Barba
Coquina
C&C 35 MK I
Maryland USA
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Originally posted by joe_db View PostMy fuel pressure gauge is in the cockpit and has a red light that comes on when fuel pressure is below 1 PSIJohn Novotny
1973 Tartan 30 #186
Baltimore, MD
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gasoline-with-etoh rated hoses
I cannot tell for sure, but it looks like the hoses for fuel are not the USCG rated gasoline-with-etoh rated hoses. They are usually black with a red stripe. I know that the interior of non-etoh rated hoses crumble and wreak havoc creating debris in the fuel.
Mary
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My gauge is electrical:
It goes with a pressure transducer. That company no longer seems to have 5 PSI transducers, so you would have to look around.
Here is one:
If you don't want to deal with FleaBay stuff, Autometer sells electric gauges as do others. Chief Aircraft has some in various ranges too.Joe Della Barba
Coquina
C&C 35 MK I
Maryland USA
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Originally posted by HOTFLASH View PostI cannot tell for sure, but it looks like the hoses for fuel are not the USCG rated gasoline-with-etoh rated hoses. They are usually black with a red stripe. I know that the interior of non-etoh rated hoses crumble and wreak havoc creating debris in the fuel.
MaryJohn Novotny
1973 Tartan 30 #186
Baltimore, MD
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Originally posted by joe_db View PostMy gauge is electrical:
It goes with a pressure transducer. That company no longer seems to have 5 PSI transducers, so you would have to look around.
Here is one:
If you don't want to deal with FleaBay stuff, Autometer sells electric gauges as do others. Chief Aircraft has some in various ranges too.John Novotny
1973 Tartan 30 #186
Baltimore, MD
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Originally posted by Oldlaxer1 View PostGreat, thanks. I'm a little dense, how did you plumb the transducer in the fuel line, a manifold type arrangement?Joe Della Barba
Coquina
C&C 35 MK I
Maryland USA
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