Gordon J
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- Joined
- Jul 23, 2015
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- USA
- Vessel Name
- Didi Mau
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- Currently looking for next boat
Today. Stopped in Osprey (SC) marina for fuel ($2.59 /gallon) and an overnight. After fueling I smelled diesel in the boat. I investigated the engine room and found a quart or so of diesel under one of my Cummins 6BTA. I found no obvious trail of diesel on the engine, but I did find that the builder, or Cummins had wrapped a fuel line around the engine with no chaffing protection.
As a result, one of the lines, from the fuel filter to the pump had a small pin hole. I started the engine, ran it up and observed and saw no fuel leaking. Perhaps it will only leak under load? I am wondering if this particular line is under pressure or vacuum and whether a band aid, would get me back home, about 40 more hours.
I guess what I don’t know Is whether the fuel I found today is many days accumulation or from the last 30 minutes of running.
The marina is near Myrtle beach and probably offers one of the best opportunities to get a fuel line made. Still, I hate to stop now, if there is a temporary solution.
Insights appreciated..
As a result, one of the lines, from the fuel filter to the pump had a small pin hole. I started the engine, ran it up and observed and saw no fuel leaking. Perhaps it will only leak under load? I am wondering if this particular line is under pressure or vacuum and whether a band aid, would get me back home, about 40 more hours.
I guess what I don’t know Is whether the fuel I found today is many days accumulation or from the last 30 minutes of running.
The marina is near Myrtle beach and probably offers one of the best opportunities to get a fuel line made. Still, I hate to stop now, if there is a temporary solution.
Insights appreciated..