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dgeorges
Joined: 04 Sep 2013 Posts: 182 City/Region: Highlands Ranch
State or Province: CO
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: FRESH FISH
Photos: FRESH FISH
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 9:19 am Post subject: 22 cruiser gas tank re-priming after cleaning |
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What is the best way to re-prime the fuel in the gas lines and water separator after re-installing the gas tanks after cleaning? I've just moved up to a CD22 from a CD16 and have very little knowledge on how this gets done. The original owners manual does not cover this point either.
Lots of great discussions on C Brats on gas tanks, but I don't see any mention of re-priming.
I would assume that you would fill the water separator bowl with clean fuel, replace on the housing and pump away at the priming bulb until you hear the gas squirt into the carb bowls.
As always, many thanks in advance for the help. _________________ "Ain't no nookie like Chinookie"---Ray Troll
CD 22 Cruiser "FRESH FISH: 2018 to present.
CD 16 Angler "OPA": 2013 to 2019. |
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PaulNBriannaLynn
Joined: 26 Oct 2012 Posts: 757 City/Region: Fort White
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: TBD
Photos: Lorelei
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 9:35 am Post subject: |
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You've got it. I always fill the water separator filter with fuel, I don't know if its necessary or not but I do it anyway. Just prime the bulb until firm and see if it will start. If the lines are not venting air and stay prime it should be good to go _________________ 2007 22 cruiser sold 10/2021
2009 Parker 23 sold 10/2017
2003 22 cruiser sold 3/2016 |
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Hunkydory
Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 2658 City/Region: Cokeville, Wyoming
State or Province: WY
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Hunkydory
Photos: Hunkydory-Jay-and-Jolee
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 10:48 am Post subject: |
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My rancor filters are mounted in a difficult to access place, so I don’t re fill upon changing, but do have oversized priming bulbs. The only problem I’ve had after changing filters was the time one of the priming bulbs failed, then with twins primed it with the other motors fuel line. Now I always carry a spare.
Jay _________________ Jay and Jolee 2000 22 CD cruiser Hunkydory
I will not waste my days in trying to prolong them------Jack London
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20813 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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As Jay, we always carry a spare primer bulb, and section of fuel hose. (on occasion some of the older lines have failed due to ethanol content.)
Just this week, I sucked all of the fuel (old) out of my Caracal fuel tank--there is about an 8 foot run from the tank to squeeze bulb. I just left my 'polishing" set up (an automotive fuel pump, filter before, and going into a large racer filter. This then pulled a prime thru that 8' line, (The fuel filter was profiled. Hooked up the bulb to the line to the filter, and the engine fired immediately. There was a cup or so of good fuel in the polishing system--and this was placed back into the clean tank, _________________ Bob Austin
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Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
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dgeorges
Joined: 04 Sep 2013 Posts: 182 City/Region: Highlands Ranch
State or Province: CO
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: FRESH FISH
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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Many thanks for your replies.
I was sure that this wasn't ya'lls first rodeo with that question.
Good luck to all. |
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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7882 City/Region: marysville
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1984
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: to be decided later
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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I turn the separate electric fuel pump to ON. It was installed by or maybe left by the old owner. comes in handy when I need it. the fuel still pulls thru it when it is off. _________________ Thomas J Elliott
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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7882 City/Region: marysville
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C-Dory Year: 1984
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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Oh and as I have it before the racon fuel filters with a drain, I can use it to fill other tank. I place a hose on the drain in the filter and then fill small out boards or small tanks for the dinghy. I have even used it to transfer fuel to other boats that are out. Nice tool to have and cost very little. |
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NCPete
Joined: 10 Aug 2009 Posts: 46 City/Region: Smith Mountain Lake
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: POMPANO
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 3:18 pm Post subject: Pump out the air |
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I always fill The Racor filter with fuel after replacing it.
Next I remove fuel line from motor at the quick connect.
I then use small plastic probe to push the locking ball back.
Place a rag the the fuel connector.
Pump the fuel line ball and all air will purge out quickly.
Connect fuel connector and enjoy the day!! _________________ Take care, Pete
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Robert H. Wilkinson
Joined: 26 Jan 2011 Posts: 1234 City/Region: Port Ryerse
State or Province: ON
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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starcrafttom wrote: | I turn the separate electric fuel pump to ON. It was installed by or maybe left by the old owner. comes in handy when I need it. the fuel still pulls thru it when it is off. |
On my last boat(inboard) I installed an inline electric pump solely for priming. If I ran one tank dry it took a LOT of cranking for the mechanical pump to get primed. Excessive cranking is not good for an inboard. It also worked good when changing filters. Not to be used to fix a worn mechanical pump unless it is bypassed. You can end up pumping fuel into oil via the failed diaphragm on the mechanical pump.
Regards,
Rob _________________ Talk to me and I will listen-- but if its not about boats or fishing all I will hear is bla,bla,bla,yada,yada,zzzzzzzz |
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dgeorges
Joined: 04 Sep 2013 Posts: 182 City/Region: Highlands Ranch
State or Province: CO
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: FRESH FISH
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Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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Many thanks.
This site continues to be not only a neat source of information, but a great source of inspiration.
Cheers.[/b] |
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