Djoub
Veteran Member
New to marine Diesel engines and fuel polishing and have a question regarding how to operate. Lots of info on what they do but not any info on how to use them .
How do I know if the walbro electric pump is pumping? I do hear a click every 1-2 seconds.
I read never pull un-polished fuel from one tank and return clean fuel to another tank, fear of overflow. I have 2 totally independent tanks. One almost empty and the other less then 1/2. Don’t think it’s possible to overfill.
How long do I run it for? Couldn’t find any info on the pump. Vacuum gauge not moving with it on or off. No idea how long GCF element has been in.
Only had the boat for a few weeks and lots of new systems, confusion, and questions. But I love a challenge and this forum helps.
My thought was to run the low tank (~20 gal)) for a hour thru the polisher, then move the fuel from the 1/2 tank (~75 gal) thru and eventually balancing both tanks. Slight list currently. Then top off both tanks with fresh fuel. Thoughts?
Any help for a rookie is appreciated. This picture is with system shut down. Valves are positioned differently when operating.
How do I know if the walbro electric pump is pumping? I do hear a click every 1-2 seconds.
I read never pull un-polished fuel from one tank and return clean fuel to another tank, fear of overflow. I have 2 totally independent tanks. One almost empty and the other less then 1/2. Don’t think it’s possible to overfill.
How long do I run it for? Couldn’t find any info on the pump. Vacuum gauge not moving with it on or off. No idea how long GCF element has been in.
Only had the boat for a few weeks and lots of new systems, confusion, and questions. But I love a challenge and this forum helps.
My thought was to run the low tank (~20 gal)) for a hour thru the polisher, then move the fuel from the 1/2 tank (~75 gal) thru and eventually balancing both tanks. Slight list currently. Then top off both tanks with fresh fuel. Thoughts?
Any help for a rookie is appreciated. This picture is with system shut down. Valves are positioned differently when operating.
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