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Old 09-10-2015, 08:00 PM   #9
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Vessel Name: Violet A
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 42
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Originally Posted by FlyWright View Post
Why not just pump the 100 gal into the other tank to install the valve? It can't take much more effort that sealing off the tank and jury-rigging a shop-vac.
Thanks, but to have that capability I need to get a valve installed on the second 1/2" NPT fitting that is right next to the engine fuel feed fitting. Then I could install a pump and filter to move fuel so getting a valve on this spare fitting is the first step.


The way Nordic did this fuel system is the port tank feeds the main engine and the starboard tank feeds the generator. There is a cross over hose to keep the tanks somewhat level. Can't imagine why they did it this way and I would like to correct it.
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