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23 February 2009, 14:15
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Ardfern
Boat name: Moon Raker
Make: Humber Destroyer
Length: 5m +
Engine: Honda BF 90 D
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Fuel cock - where to get one?
Hi chaps,
I've been overhauling the boat's fuel system from the plastic IMS tank in the console to the engine. Had to replace the 'adapter plate for remote fittings' because the plastic has degraded around the edge, leaving the perimeter 'scalloped' between the fixing screws and therefore leaking, especially in bumpy water. A replacement is on the way. Why the plate has degraded round the edge, but not in the middle where it's subjected to fuel and fumes, I've no idea.
After reading the thread re. engine fires it occurred to me that I can't turn off the fuel feed to my engine and if the pipe breaks or burns through, fuel will syphon out of the tank with no way to stop it quickly.
I need a tap. Googled 'fuel cock' and 'boat fuel cock', but could only find two way cocks (switch between tanks). I just want an on/off cock that can be fitted in the fuel line as it leaves the tank. Major concern is that it must not drip, as it will be inside the console. I would imagine motorcycle ones will not have enough flow rate, or may leak.
Anyone know where I can find a suitable one?
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23 February 2009, 15:31
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Country: UK - England
Town: Hamble
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23 February 2009, 15:46
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Ardfern
Boat name: Moon Raker
Make: Humber Destroyer
Length: 5m +
Engine: Honda BF 90 D
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Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler
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Spot on Dirk. Many thanks.
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23 February 2009, 15:48
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you'll need a couple of hose tails to go with it.
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24 February 2009, 17:06
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Ardfern
Boat name: Moon Raker
Make: Humber Destroyer
Length: 5m +
Engine: Honda BF 90 D
MMSI: 235035994
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler
you'll need a couple of hose tails to go with it.
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Thanks for the reminder. All now ordered. Cheers.
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25 February 2009, 17:14
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Glasgow
Boat name: Riberty
Make: xs 650
Length: 6m +
Engine: suzuki 175
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I know you have found one but as an alternative for anyone else interested.
I just ordered one of these haven't seen it in the flesh yet but looks ok -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Outboard-Engin...d=p4634.c0.m14
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25 February 2009, 18:03
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Originally Posted by K&S
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Crikey, Lawrence knows how to charge, that's a £2.35 "mini valve", 2 x .65p hose tails and a pair of .40p mounting brackets, all available from Hype Hose or similar!
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25 February 2009, 18:11
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Make: HumberOceanOffshore
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25 February 2009, 18:14
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£6.92, the Rabbi will disown you!
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25 February 2009, 18:25
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OK, pay more and get a wee fixing plate too B&Q2
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25 February 2009, 18:28
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26 February 2009, 19:58
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Glasgow
Boat name: Riberty
Make: xs 650
Length: 6m +
Engine: suzuki 175
MMSI: 235063328
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler
Crikey, Lawrence knows how to charge, that's a £2.35 "mini valve", 2 x .65p hose tails and a pair of .40p mounting brackets, all available from Hype Hose or similar!
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Obviously your price does sound a lot better but after a quick search on internet i cant find anything similar.
Do you have a link or phone number for a supplier
Many thanks
Kim
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