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Old 06-22-2014, 07:55 PM   #51
Bilgewater
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City: Circleville, Ohio
Vessel Name: Sunset Lady
Vessel Model: 1975 Chris Craft 35 Aft Cabin
Join Date: Jun 2011
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The PO of my boat installed an electric pump between the engines to change the oil. Hoses from each sump connect to the pump, and then the pump hose goes into a bucket, or what ever. I pieced together some fittings that allow me to use that pump in line with the fuel tank supply to bleed the fuel system after filter changes and not use the lift pumps. In my troubleshooting of my problem, I tried to start the engine with the pump hooked up and running, taking the lift pump out of the equation. It did no good. It is a pain to change the fuel filters as they are canisters between two ends, with two seals that could leak. Thanks Irish Rambler for posting what sounds like a sure-fire fit.

Hopefully the rebuilt pump will be installed tomorrow. Man plans, God laughs.
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