Along with the electrical upgrades on Dearbhail, my next project is to correct the fuel system. I haven't had fuel issues and want to keep it that way. I have a shut off valve on top of the fuel tank and twisted copper tubing leading to an older model Groco fuel filter. I haven't been able to open the filter to drain it or replace the filter element. The outlet from the fuel filter is a small section of twisted copper tubing going into several loops of unknown age or marine grade fuel hose before going to the fuel pump. My system does not have a fuel polishing filter or an anti-syphon valve installed. The USCG requires the anti-syphon device and MM recommends the polishing filter. I have the Racor fuel filter already.
So here are my questions
1- What sizes am I looking at for the copper tubing and rubber sections of the fuel hose?
2- Where does the anti-syphon valve go in the system? Out let side of the fuel filter? Before the fuel filter?
3- Is there a height issue when mounting the new filter? I would prefer higher than tank top level if possible for easy access.
4- Grounding? The existing system has some seriously worn and frayed wiring. It is not well grounded.
Mark
s/v Dearbhail
So here are my questions
1- What sizes am I looking at for the copper tubing and rubber sections of the fuel hose?
2- Where does the anti-syphon valve go in the system? Out let side of the fuel filter? Before the fuel filter?
3- Is there a height issue when mounting the new filter? I would prefer higher than tank top level if possible for easy access.
4- Grounding? The existing system has some seriously worn and frayed wiring. It is not well grounded.
Mark
s/v Dearbhail
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