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Fuel system
General
Installation of the fuel system components - fuel
tanks, cocks, fuel piping and extra fuel filters, etc.,
must be carried out very carefully to assure the engine
has a sufficient supply of fuel and that demands con-
cerning perfect sealing and fire safety are satisfied.
Plan the location of the tanks very carefully before
starting work. Use good quality cocks to avoid fuel
leakage. A leaking fuel system always implies a great
risk of operational disturbances and the danger of fire.
Utilise high grade material and high quality compo-
nents.
The cocks should preferably be fitted outside the en-
gine room or be remote controlled.
The amount of fuel can be subdivided between several
tanks to keep the centre of gravity low and also pro-
vide certain trimming possibilities for the hull.
If the tanks are built in, the surrounding space should
be provided with ventilation.
NOTE! Local legislation may apply which in all over-
ride the engine manufacturers literature and recom-
mendations.
Be sure not to bend the high pressure pipes between
injection pump and injectors and do not stand on the
engine due to risk of bending the high pressure pipes.
Do not clamp anything to the high pressure pipes, and
keep the original clamping intact on the engine. Other-
wise there will be a risk of broken pressure line and
fire.
When working with the fuel system it is important to
keep it free from dirt.
1. Fuel tank
2. Fuel filler
3. Venting line
4. Suction line
5. Return line
6. Remote controlled fuel
shut-off valve
7. Fuel level gauge
8. Inspection hatch
9. Draining
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