400DB port tank issue.

[Keith the Cop]

Finally addressed an issue I've been having. Or at least tried. I've had issue where the port motor would start to run rough and almost die & the boat would make a left turn. This would happen when the port tank would get between 1/2 & 1/4. Never when full. This time slightly over 1/2. Switch port motor to starboard tank and back to normal.

Today I cut an access hole under the ice maker that's under the steps to get to the fuel pick up. I got the connection out expecting a pickup tube to come out. I wanted to check it for a crack to see if it was maybe sucking air. No such luck. It's built into the tank. So I'm trying to figure out if I can sleeve the pickup w another slightly smaller tube.

Anyone ever have such issue?

 

[ttmott]

Are you seeing air bubbles in the Racor?

 

[Keith the Cop]

Spoke to the tank manufacturer today. Florida Tanks. They said a fairly common problem. They're sending me a retrofit pickup tube. Said that the pickup can crack at weld points and suck air.
Will post after install.

 

[Keith the Cop]

After Florida tanks sent the wrong size pickup, I got the right one and installed. Needed a 3" brass nipple to extend out a tad. Boat ran great. Just did 5 hours to AC. No issues.