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Fuel cut off switch
Hello gentlemen. It's been a long while since my last post. Hope all is well with the community.
I would like to add a fuel shut off switch to my Tartan 27 because the tank is above the carb and occasionally the needle doesn't seat causing a dangerous leak through the carb. I would like an electric solenoid with a manual override. I am envisioning it right before the carb. Has anyone installed this? Thanks, Chris Skywalker Tartan 27 249 |
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First off, FIX THE CARB!
That said, I have had no luck sourcing something like that. What I did find was a Facet fuel pump that had an internal shut-off valve, so when the engine is off no fuel can go through it. https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...sp?RecID=32334 I have not used one, YMMV on this.
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What Joe said, fix the needle and seat first, it can also leak when running and cause a possible "KABOOM".
I have seen fuel rated 12v solenoid valves, however I don't know where they got them. Try a marine supply or even McMaster Carr. I'm pretty sure someone on this site may know of a good source for a valve. You will probably need an electric and a manual as I doubt either would be made to do both. Dave Neptune |
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TimBSmith (06-18-2023) |
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Thanks for the replies.
I have re furbished the seat with the Moyer kit. After the winter lay up, I obviously have to take it down and clean again. But I also want a safety solution. I found online an electric solenoid with a manual override. Shipped from Europe. My friend, who is an experienced surveyor, said he has seen cable operated butterly valves used for this purpose too. |
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Joe, thanks for the link. That is a nice solution. I think I'll go that route.
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The little pointed wooden dowel that comes with the Moyer kit is a valuable item, I have used it many times. Now that you have a good seal with the needle and seat, I don't think you need to worry unless you crank too much trying to get it to start. When I pressurize the fuel line by manually pumping the bail on the mechanical fuel pump until the bail goes slack and the fuel pressure gauge won't go any higher, the fuel in the carb bowl pushes the needle into the seat and the carb does not leak. The carb cannot take any more fuel causing it to leak into the choke area. The scavenger tube at the bottom of the carb will feed any gas there into the cylinders to combust if the engine is running. Otherwise, it can drain into the bilge. Of course, you must always be alert to the smell of gas. I assume you envision a switch in the cockpit that turns off the flow. I have a commonly obtained inline manual shut off valve that is at the top of the fuel line between the tank and the water separator filter. It could be anywhere upstream of the carb. It is easily reachable near the engine. I can see why you may want to be able to shut off flow remotely if the inside of the boat is full of gas fumes. But I question using a solenoid or any other electrical switch in that environment. A simple manual valve in the fuel hose works fine for me.
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This is what I ordered for my boat. Its a "anti-siphon" valve. I have not installed it yet so I do not know how well it works. The idea is that it has a spring check valve that will not allow fuel to flow unless it is being sucked through the valve by the fuel pump. The specs say it will prevent siphon of up to 3 feet of height difference.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...TF8&th=1&psc=1 |
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thatch (06-07-2023) |
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Good morning.
I reached out to a well respected surveyor and also to OceanLink, a top notch tankage company. A Coast Guard approved switch does not seem to exist. Both recommended routing the fuel line to a place where I can add a manual valve. The other recommendation was having a cut off as close to the engine as possible, to aide in maintenance. another cut off is supposed to be at the tank connection. And of course, re seating the valve with the wooden dowel. |
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thatch (06-07-2023) |
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I have a manual valve immediately ahead of my carburetor and easily accessible without opening anything. I treat it the same as a thru-hull, closed when the attached system is not in use.
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That does double duty too, you can get rid of air or vapor in the system as needed.
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Neil,
I’ve been looking for a panel mount valve. Sitting here, I’m not sure of the ID of my fuel line. Where did you source your valve? Thx Chris |
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I know, that information is not helpful but maybe this is: it's currently available from Grainger https://www.grainger.com/product/EAT...srrItems_1VRB8 Not gonna be $6 though.
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Neil 1977 Catalina 30 San Pedro, California prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22 Had my hands in a few others Last edited by ndutton; 06-11-2023 at 09:06 PM. |
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TimBSmith (06-18-2023) |
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Thanks for the help.
going down to the boat tonight and remove a section of the fuel line. Will check the ID and then order some parts. |
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Fuel Shut Off Valve
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It is set it up, so I can open up a settee lid in the cockpit and and turn the fuel on or off. I set it up with the selector handle inside the compartment because I am prone to bumping things or hanging the sheet on the handle or possibly the handle getting broken off and also to limit outside corrosion working on the valve and handle. Just my thing. I shut the fuel off immediately after I kill the engine when I’ve hoisted the sails. This has worked for 10 years now flawlessly…. And no electrical issues from a malfunctioning solenoid. I set it up, so that the handle is oriented pointing forward when it’s on and pointing down when it’s off. You can reach in and feel what the position is without having to look at it. I think I bought mine through Port Supply West Marine but now I can’t remember… and I think it may have be a Perko. If you can only find one that has an extra port, you can always plug one port or send it to prime like nDutton’s. Cheers! Elizabeth Last edited by Elizabeth_B29; 06-18-2023 at 12:15 PM. |
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