sealine 218 fuel pump

[robmatheson]

Hello. This is rather embarrassing but - does anyone know where the fuel pump is on a Sealine 218 with a VP 205A petrol engine? I've traced the fuel line back as far as the first fuel filter. Then it seems to extend into the bulkhead where, I suppose, the fuel tank is. But I can't see anything that looks like a pump.

 

[[2068]]

It's a "suck" process.
There's a lift pump on the side of the engine.

 

[Ian45]

Hello Rob,

Sorry I can't advise of your pump problem but as someone about to take charge of a Sealine 218 in a few days I am searching anything to do with them to gain knowledge so will follow your posts with interest.

Hope you get the answer you need.

 

[yankeebloke]

Hey Rob

Cant help with engine issue

Ian, welcome i too have a sealine 218, and questions ask away

cheers

John

 

[robmatheson]

Dear FlowerPower

Excellent. That also may explain why I'm losing power a minutes after getting on the plane. Ahem

That's the next thing to check.

Thanks very much.

Ok - does that mean I have extra problems when I try to work out if I've got fuel starvation issues? Does a 'suck' fuel pump work like a 'push' fuel pump but...er...in reverse?

Ian, I hope you enjoy yours as much as we've enjoyed ours. They're great boats and a lot of fun.

Good luck!

 

[halcyon]

Ok - does that mean I have extra problems when I try to work out if I've got fuel starvation issues? Does a 'suck' fuel pump work like a 'push' fuel pump but...er...in reverse?

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Have you checked the tank breather? may be partly blocked / blocked, thus limited suck and limited fuel supply.


Brian

 

[H2O]

http://www.marinepartseurope.com/en/volvo-penta-explodedview-7742810-23-15552.aspx

 

[robmatheson]

as always...

you've been a great help. thank you all very much. Halcyon - where would I find the tank breather? Can't see it on the exploded view H20 kindly provided - so I assume it's on the fuel tank? As I understand it the fuel tank is located between the engine bay and the mid-cabin. Any idea how I might get access to it?

thanks very much