fred247
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A few american boats are fitted with removable stand pipes for the fuel, at the bottom of the pipe is a small brass filter, this may need a good clean. Best do this if changing fuel in the tank
boat refurb thread . Four Winns 235 vista
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Dodgy Diver
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I have not found any such devices , there is a breather on the back of the boat I have cleaned as it was fully clogged with gunk , but thats all so far
thanks
fred247
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on the bottom of the pipe in the fuel tank if ti's removable
Dodgy Diver
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ahh the fuel pick up ?
fred247
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yep!
GrahamHR
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Dodgy Diver
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Ref to the engine bay blower. I have a new one on order as old one looks crappy. Should I aim the intake suction duct towards the lowest point in the engine bay ? Thanks
GrahamHR
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Yes, that's where any petrol fumes will collect.
Dodgy Diver
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any recommendations on how ro remote fuel from a tank in the bottom of the boat , I reckon there is about 50-100l in there
fred247
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take the sender unit out and use a manual transfer pump into jerry cans
REMEMBER FUMES GO BANG"""???
Dodgy Diver
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the sender is out but access is only via the aft bed floor . I have just ordered a 12v fuel transfer pump , will be here tomorrow . thanks
GrahamHR
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Aft bed? This doesn't sound like the 235 I thought it was; a ca 2001 short lived cuddy. ( I had a 225 and a 245 !)
fred247
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12v pumps should not be used with gasoline, there not ignition protected thats why I said us a manual pump. with the sender out you can use a bigger diameter pipe, because it's in the cabin great care should be exercised, that's why I emphasised fumes!!!
Dodgy Diver
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It’s a specific fuel transfer pump. With a 10 meter hose and self priming. The pump will be outside the boat. So all is safe.
Dodgy Diver
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yeah a 235 vista , it has a aft and cabin bed also a separate toilet
thats why I wanted this model
stelican
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Think he wants an open boat
GrahamHR
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What year is your boat ? I have owned Four Winns boats since 2002. I don't recollect a 235 Vista..
Dodgy Diver
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1993
Dodgy Diver
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so all fuel removed with out going bang today , installed a new fuel sender unit that works well , put 20l of fuel in , ill get another 20l tomorrow
installed a new bilge blower and ducting also so happy with those Jobs done
new carb should be here this week and with the new fuel filters hopefully aim for a start up next weekend
installed a new bilge blower and ducting also so happy with those Jobs done
new carb should be here this week and with the new fuel filters hopefully aim for a start up next weekend
Dodgy Diver
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there was nothing on the bottom of the fuel pick up
