Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Sludge in fuel tank
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ya_fohi
Eric, I do use a fuel additive to prevent bugs and indeed have never had one. also use a 10 micron promaty filter. There are inspection ports but not very accessible. I think I'm going to wait until a haul out for this. Cheers, Paul ---In amelyachtowners@..., <kimberlite@...> wrote : Hi Paul, Do you use a fuel conditioner in your diesel tank? Do you have inspection ports that are accessible in the tank? With a contaminate in the tank I would suggest using a finer racor filter. I believe that a 10 micron is recommended. I have always used a 2 micron. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2019 8:58 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Sludge in fuel tank
Bill, Thanks, that is quite reassuring. The "sludge" is very sticky - I only noticed it when I went to lift the gauge rod up and I could feel it sticking to the bottom of the tank. What I found on the end was some dark brown very sticky residue. I have never had a problem with dirty or watery fuel, so I do believe that what I am seeing is not an urgency. It doesn't strike me as a DIY job though, so as you suggest, next time we're in a reasonably up to date location, we'll call an expert. Cheers, Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 |
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