I have a 1985 Catalina 30 with the MX25 diesel. The tank does not hold the full amount of fuel it is supposed to. The tank is stamped that is holds 18 gallons. When i measured it, I calculated its volume at 17.5 gallons.I ran out of fuel about 10 miles out of the harbor. I sailed in , in deteriorating weather, but I would have wanted the engine.
The fuel gauge read full when the tank was full and empty when I ran out. When I filled the tank, it topped out, absolutey full at 12 gallons.
What is causing this. Could I have 6 gallons of sludge in the tank? The fuel looks clean after the the filters and the engine runs good.
The fuel gauge read full when the tank was full and empty when I ran out. When I filled the tank, it topped out, absolutey full at 12 gallons.
What is causing this. Could I have 6 gallons of sludge in the tank? The fuel looks clean after the the filters and the engine runs good.