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46 Post Fuel Transfer pump

Discussion in 'Post Yacht' started by RT46, Apr 27, 2012.

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  1. RT46, Apr 27, 2012
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    RT46

    RT46 Senior Member

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    I have the OEM fuel transfer pump between the front and rear tank.

    When pumping from one tank to the other, can you over fill the tank and spill fuel out the vent?

    Is there something to prevent this? (besides the operator)

    I almost never use the pump other than once in a while test it to see if it is still working.

    BTW, im glad to see the POST posts picking up since Post is back in business.

    Does anyone know if they are in production yet?
  2. Capt J, Apr 28, 2012
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    Yes, you can blow fuel out of the vent. You could install a sensor at the top of the tank with a relay that will shut the transfer pump off when it hits the sender/sensor. Hatteras does this, but most other manufacturers don't have anything to shut the transfer pump off when the recieving tank is full.
  3. RT46, Apr 28, 2012
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    thanks, thats what i thought, ive always wondered about that, but i didnt want to find out the hard way....