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Engine Failure in Stormy Seas Near the Rocks: Why it happened 😳

21 Οκτωβρίου 2023 · 10 λεπτά · 2K προβολές · Cape Espichel

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Paulo lost engine power while motoring past Cape Espichel, Portugal, in heavy weather.2:00 The engine failed because diesel bug slime inside the fuel tank agitated by rough seas clogged the fuel pickup line.6:41 With the boat drifting toward rocky cliffs, Paulo attempted to bleed the fuel system by opening the injectors while cranking the engine, but the fuel starvation persisted.4:15 He successfully sailed the boat to a nearby harbor and anchored at the entrance.6:18 After diagnosing the blockage, he bypassed the main tank by running the fuel line directly into a jerry can provided by his wife, Katerina.7:47 He then purged the air from the system by loosening the injector connections and cranking the engine until fuel flowed freely from each port.8:28 The engine restarted once the air was cleared and clean fuel reached the injectors.9:19 Regular fuel tank maintenance is essential to prevent sediment buildup from clogging fuel lines during heavy weather.

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