Engine "sneeze"

[Richard B]

I don't think you'll get the filter off without draining the bottom part - unless you've being taking lessons from Uri Geller!

Sounds like the seaparator has being doing it's job... now you just need to do yours, i.e. drain the water it's collected

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Originally posted by Richard B
I don't think you'll get the filter off without draining the bottom part - unless you've being taking lessons from Uri Geller!

Sounds like the seaparator has being doing it's job... now you just need to do yours, i.e. drain the water it's collected

yes boss

Well boat getting a going over before the cruise and it's gonna have lots of sea time in a very short time, so just gives me a reason to sort out the little niggles that I haven't bothered to sort

[Richard B]

Originally posted by -<=[Tw18]=>-
yes boss

That's the spirit!

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Ok well changed my fuel filter over, and it's a nice greeny colour now

When I was buying the new filter the boss was around of the machanics who did the recent work on my engine. He turn around and said you should have told us we would have had a look at it. We'll look at it tomorrow for you

Remind me to go see the boss always

He also said that the 'sneezing' was most likely due to it running lean?? is there any grounding in that? Seeing as it would be a simple cure?

Lee

[jwalker]

He also said that the 'sneezing' was most likely due to it running lean?? is there any grounding in that? Seeing as it would be a simple cure?

I told you this and Jizm told you this, ages ago. Don't you listen?

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Originally posted by jwalker
He also said that the 'sneezing' was most likely due to it running lean?? is there any grounding in that? Seeing as it would be a simple cure?

I told you this and Jizm told you this, ages ago. Don't you listen?

you did!!!????








Lee

[jwalker]

Yeh, page 1, post 7.

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And Jiz posted this: I had this problem on my engine. I renewed the fuel and filters but that made no difference. I referred to the manual which stated the pilot screw base settings on the carbs and set them as specified. Problem cured, seems to start more easily and rev more cleanly aswell.
regards
jizm

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ok ok

I never said you didnt.

But thank your for your help

Next, how do i clean the tubes and remove the stuck on numbers. So i can put some new ones on

Lee

[Bilge Rat]

Ok guys why we are on the subject of fuel problems why do manufacturers put stainless steel fuel tanks in Ribs ?

We all know that stainless steel sweats and esspecially so in this weather we've been having and this effect introduces water into our petrol.

Resent research by myself has shown you can buy up to 60 litre plastic fuel tanks to fit into ribs, these can be linked up the same as twin stainless tanks.

Although there may not be much weight difference between plastic and stainless there certainly is a large price difference between the two.

And you dont get any of the problems of fuel contamination associated with stainless steel.

Any ideas guys.

Richard

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not being an expert here, but when using the search functions i found loads of old very long thread that raise very good points.

Thats if you have the time to sit there and read through them

Lee

[Pete7]

Richard, BWM did try plastic fuel tanks in 96/97. They had a quality problem and the tanks melted. Result cut console out and replace with stainless steel at the manufacturers expense and down time to the owner.

Agreed S/S tanks do have condensation problems, however that aside properly made they will last for years. There are other materials as pointed out in a series of posts last winter however cost and availability is probably an issue.

To solve the condensation problem, keep the tanks full and fit a good water separator. Oh and just use it regularly

Vetus make a tank hatch which has filler, breather and fuel lines etc all in one 6" plate which bolts into the tank and has proved very effective. It means you can then take it out and inspect the inside of the tank.

Pete

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*Update*

OK mechanics the bringers of bad news

A bolt on top of the inlet manifold has vibrated lose. Consequently it has taken (read blown) the gaskets on the reed plate and the top two carbs. So as everything wasn't 'sandwiched' together it caused bad flow at low revs causing the 'sneezing'.

Parts about £45 gaskets
labour 2 hours

So a bill of about £130, but i should be back in the water for the Herm cruise

[Julian]

Hi All

Scorpion use fibreglass tanks and allways have done, the tanks have a large inspection hatch which you can get to through a deck hatch, never had any problems at all with them, seems to be the way forward.

Julian

[Charles]

Lee, who's doing your work for you?

[Scotty]

Originally posted by Bilge Rat
Ok guys why we are on the subject of fuel problems why do manufacturers put stainless steel fuel tanks in Ribs ?

We all know that stainless steel sweats and esspecially so in this weather we've been having and this effect introduces water into our petrol.

Although there may not be much weight difference between plastic and stainless there certainly is a large price difference between the two.

And you dont get any of the problems of fuel contamination associated with stainless steel.

On my Zodiac the 80 L tank is made from plastic ( I think). One has to assume that a company with as much experience as Zodiac know what they are doing. Why dont other builders use plastic tanks ?

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Originally posted by Charles
Lee, who's doing your work for you?

GT Marine, cuz i went to them cuz they did the last one which was paid for by my guy in the UK. So as i thought it was only a ilding problem and would be a job they'd do for free I went to them.

But it's not