I have a most ignominious epilogue to report. After two mechanics evaluated, the second determined that the cause for the issue was low fuel. Man, it hurts. The fuel gauge, which has worked in the past, reported a half tank, and opening the port where the fuel gauge goes, I could see some fuel in the tank. The "sip tube" was also damp after extracting it to inspect for blockage, so I didn't think that low fuel was the issue.
But, upon adding three gallons of diesel and rebleeding, all was right again, purring like a kitten. I assume the gauge is jacked up (it tends to get that way and I have a new respect of how inaccurately it may report the actual fuel level). I'll also be maintaining a jerry can of a few gallons on board in the future.
But, upon adding three gallons of diesel and rebleeding, all was right again, purring like a kitten. I assume the gauge is jacked up (it tends to get that way and I have a new respect of how inaccurately it may report the actual fuel level). I'll also be maintaining a jerry can of a few gallons on board in the future.