Fuel Sending Unit Issue????

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rdaird

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I have a 2002 Glastron with a 4.3L volvo outdrive. It runs fine as long as I keep the tank topped off. Last weekend I use about 9 gallons of gas and it cut out. Could not get it started. I topped off the tank - 9 gallons worth and it ran fine again. I have a 29 gallon tank but only seem to use the top 9 gallons - Anyone else run into this issue.
 
tommays

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Re: Fuel Sending Unit Issue????

There is a tube in your fuel tank on the elbow that the fuel line is connected to

It could have failed and now there only a short piece that does not reach the bottom of the tank


Tommays
 
Bondo

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Re: Fuel Sending Unit Issue????

Ayuh,..............

I've fixed more than 1 of those..........

Take it Out, Fish out the Lost piece,.....
Clean it up real Good,+ solder it back together......
 
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Re: Fuel Sending Unit Issue????

Take it Out, Fish out the Lost piece,.....
Clean it up real Good,+ solder it back together......
Click to expand...

Haven't seen these new ones have you Bondo. No soldered tubing, they are a piece of plastic tubing heated and put on a barb fitting. No sealant, nothing. Just the plastic cooling down is all that seals them. Why they don't leak more often surprises me. But I would agree that tube is his problem. Probably still on the fitting, it just sucks air after 9 gallons of gas are used.
 
Bondo

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Re: Fuel Sending Unit Issue????

Ayuh,.........

You Know how I am with these New Fangled ways of doing things,.........
'ell,..... I consided a 1990 boat to be Brand New..............:D

I hope all is well,+ you're getting Comfortable in the New Digs..........;)
 
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rdaird

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Re: Fuel Sending Unit Issue????

Thanks Guys,

I will let you know what I find when I tear into it this weekend
 
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