fueling

[Cal boatr]

Anyone else have problems getting fuel? :?
I have an 05 2500scr that has to be fueled painfully slow. All hoses are routed from the factory. Using my air compresser I have blown out the vent and vent hose. . I have taken the hose off the tank and found no obstructions in the hose or the tank. I have been told it's a design flaw, but I can't believe all Maxum's are like this. Has anyone else experienced this?

[seapuppy]

Hi welcome to the zoo....I don't have that problem ...check to see if there is a kink or dip in the fuel line to the tank..it should be fairly straight and not have any dips in the line...of course the vents should be clear and have a free flow...

check your fuel line for any of the above....hope this helps....

[racer2c]

How slow is 'painfully slow'? Are you fueling up at the same place every time? Is it a marina?
It seems like forever when I try to top my tank off so that it doesn't geyser on me.

[Cal boatr]

The fuel and vent lines are factory installed. I pulled the vent line apart and blew in each end and into the tank.
"Painfully" slow is basically a trickle to keep it from spitting back. And I never fill it completely full. Usually 30-40 gals when it gets below half tank.
I fuel at 3 different marina's and have the problem to some extent at each one. I am going to try another one on this next outing to see if there is any change.

[seapuppy]

might try to 1) have someone stand on the bow while fueling...this will force the fuel fwd in the tank..and the air bubble towards the back...that way there shouldn't be a blockage of the tank inlet to keep the fuel from kicking back.....but make sure your fuel line from the tank inlet to the tank top is fairly straight......


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