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Fuek tank vent/overflow problem

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I posted an introduction a few days back requesting permission to come aboard. 90+ views, 0 replies.
Don't take it personally as the same thing happens to 90% of the "Happy Birthday" threads when somebody takes the time to post one. I for one missed your introduction, so I'll go find it and give you a proper welcome. No doubt you'll fit right in... at least with the cool kids. :D
 
This problem has continued but I think we have it solved. A clever mechanic (Tom Hug) noticed that the generator return fuel line comes back in to the tank in the same fitting as the tank vent/overflow. So he asked "are you running the gen while you're fueling?" Yes I am. So the air trying to exit the tank while fueling is pushing the return diesel from the genset up and out the overflow vent. Thank you Tom for figuring it out!
 
Notwithstanding that the fuel gauges say that the tanks are 1/4 full, have you dipped the tanks to make certain? And are the valves set so that fuel coming from any given tank to an engine goes back to the same tank? Otherwise you may be returning fuel from both engines to one tank. Which may in fact be full.

If you are certain beyond doubt that each engine is drawing from its respective tank and returning to that same tank, and that fuel is not mixing from one side to the other, then perhaps the vent to the tank on the side that's spitting up is clogged and air isn't able to exit the tank when you are fueling.

If you determine the boat is spitting up, you can try feeding the boat slowly and then holding the boat to your chest after she's done feeding, patting her on the hardtop. Some soothing music may help. You can also think about changing the formula- maybe a different brand of diesel fuel might help.

If you think your boat is choking or vomiting, then try holding the boat upside down and firmly patting her on the back.

If all those measure fail, you may have a colicky boat. In that case, she may benefit from a ride in the car. Just bundle her up in the back seat- make sure to use a certified car seat- and take her for a ride. About twenty minutes or so should do it. Then, carefully, without waking her, put her back in her slip. Don't forget to hook up the shore power cord.


Jim you are so bad. LOL
 
Eric,
I certainly did not intend to annoy or offend you. Please accept my apology. I'm a newbie here and definitely don't want to get off on the wrong foot. I posted an introduction a few days back requesting permission to come aboard. 90+ views, 0 replies. Please feel free to jump on there and snipe away. I'd thoroughly enjoy it. And if you can steer me to a nice 58' YF all the better.

Peace
Terry

Terry I see you're from the Bay Area. I know of a 58' YF in Stockton. Needs some love ❤️ on the inside but the outside was just painted.
 

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