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In a message dated 1/4/2004 12:37:10 AM Eastern Standard Time,
writes:
Distance
from the bottom is mostly a personal matter, but the older and dirtier the
tank, the higher it needs to be. Calder may have a recommendation in one of
his books. A quarter inch seems not far enough and 3/4 seems too far.
The distance the suction point is above the absolute bottom of the tank
(where the last little bit of liquid will be) will determine how much water/glop
will accumulate in your fuel tank.
This residue will lie in wait for some heavy weather to stir it up. If there
is enough of it, it will overwhelm the primary fuel filter and stop your
engine. Typically this will be when you start the engine and drop the sails to
enter an inlet. Many boats have ended up on the jetty because of this.
Make every effort to minimize this residual water/glop in the bottom of your
fuel tank.
Norm
S/V Bandersnatch
Lying St Augustine
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