Re: [Cal_Boats] in line fuel squeeze bulb

I did the same thing and to my knowledge there is not one made specifically for diesel as there is no need to have different ones. I think Joe pointed out that it is not ABYC acceptable if that matters to you. It is definitely handy since I mostly raced my old boat and kept the fuel load light and was prone to running out of fuel. Paul r good <my… [at] hotmail.com> wrote: > >different bulbs for gas or diesel? >Reggie > > > >To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com >From: ca… [at] yahoo.com >Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 17:34:51 +0000 >Subject: [Cal_Boats] Re: slow air leak in fuel line > > > > > > >Hi John > >here is a work around that works on my sailboats. I have installed a >outboard style squeeze bulb into the feed diesel line upstream of the >fuel filter. A couple of squeezes and the system is full of fuel. >Also is great when changing the fuel filter to get the filter bowl >full prior to start up. > >Make sure to get a fuel bulb rated for diesel. Found one at the >Bluewater marine store. > >hope this works for you >Keith and the crew of cal 40 kismet > > > > > > >

I put a squeeze bulb in my diesel farymann and it has been a life saver. So far no leaks and no hardening. If its not approved someone should make an approved version. It makes the difference between getting your motor started or having a line full of air. Mark ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 7:33 PM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] in line fuel squeeze bulb I did the same thing and to my knowledge there is not one made specifically for diesel as there is no need to have different ones. I think Joe pointed out that it is not ABYC acceptable if that matters to you. It is definitely handy since I mostly raced my old boat and kept the fuel load light and was prone to running out of fuel. Paul r good <my… [at] hotmail.com> wrote: > >different bulbs for gas or diesel? >Reggie > > > >To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com >From: ca… [at] yahoo.com >Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 17:34:51 +0000 >Subject: [Cal_Boats] Re: slow air leak in fuel line > > > > > > >Hi John > >here is a work around that works on my sailboats. I have installed a >outboard style squeeze bulb into the feed diesel line upstream of the >fuel filter. A couple of squeezes and the system is full of fuel. >Also is great when changing the fuel filter to get the filter bowl >full prior to start up. > >Make sure to get a fuel bulb rated for diesel. Found one at the >Bluewater marine store. > >hope this works for you >Keith and the crew of cal 40 kismet > > > > > > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6000 (20110330) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6000 (20110330) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com

Wouldn't be PERKO, I suspect it was TEMPO, they are one of the top makers of after market fuel system parts. PERKO is a top maker of NAVLIGHTS, Thru-hulls, Deck fittings, and mostly metal parts. Sadly they make an awful lot of "junk" stuff now, they produce a lot of fittings in Zamac and Zinc, which might last a couple of years in Freshwater, but virtually dissolve in saltwater. They make a lot of Bronze stuff, but at $$$ and not always the good, old heavy-duty type fittings. Rod Johnson, "SUNBIRD" 1979 O'DAY DS II #10201 former co-owner of "NODROG" 1970 CAL 21 #285 On Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:22:19 -0400 chris123 <ch… [at] gmail.com> writes: I noticed mine leaked when I got the boat. Replaced it the same month from west. By the spring it was leaking air and or fuel from the fitting ends. Bought another one and complained. Last week I received a recall notice from West that these were all to be returned to the store for replacement. The brand escapes me but I think they were Perko. Mine are for gas -A-4 and in line with the tank to prime the pump filter. They leaked air at nigh so the line to the filer was always dry. Nasty little problem till I got it sorted. /ch Groupon.com Official Site 1 huge daily deal on the best stuff to do in your city. Try it today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d93ff5cb6904486adst04duc