terry_thatcher
Terence Thatcher
I have a problem with the perkins. I am going through fuel filters ever couple dozen hours. At least, I thought that was the problem. The vacuum gauge would suddenly peak, the engine rev, then die. I would replace the main filter, prime the engine, and everything will be fine for another few dozen hours. But then I spend $350 to have the tank cleaned and the fuel polisher said--"I can't find any dirt. My filter is still clean." And then, 20 hours later--engine dies just as before as if the filter is clogged. Filter doesn't look dirty, by the way.
Now someone has suggested that I might have a plugged up fuel air vent line. I know it is not plugged at the tank, but I have not followed it all the way to the back of the boat yet.
Any other thoughts? Otherwise, Perkins runs like a dream.
Now someone has suggested that I might have a plugged up fuel air vent line. I know it is not plugged at the tank, but I have not followed it all the way to the back of the boat yet.
Any other thoughts? Otherwise, Perkins runs like a dream.