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I have a 1991 27 open tiara that has been running great. However, after not using it for nearly 5 months, I cannot get the port engine to start. After removing the air filter from the carburator I discovered that there is barely any fuel spraying from the injectors. It seems obvious to me that I have a low fuel pressure situation. I have asked several folks here in key largo and been told that it could be a bad fuel pump, bad fuel pump relay, a fried fuse, etc. Any ideas??? I am pretty good at fixing mechanical problems, but need direction as to where to look. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Juan.
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Hi bud, this forum does not appear to me to be set up to be conducive to answer your repair questions. But anyhow i will try to help you. Dont go ripping your carburator off for a rebuild until you find your blockage. There are many possibilties down stream from the carb. Dont buy parts indiscrimanantly. You can check the fuel pressure to the carb with a tool. This will keep you from pulling pumps,changing relays and stuff. btw you can test a relay with 12v
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Juan,
I agree, have you checked the filters? Maybe the pickups in the fuel tank for pin holes? A kinked hose? Also be Also be cautious with fuel.
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Home Port: Stuart, FL
Vessel Info: 1988 36' Convertible with new 8.1 Crusaders.
Exceptional condition, inside, outside, bilges and engines.
Try tapping on the Anti-siphon valve at the tank. They are known for sticking. Capt. George
