[C320-list] Diesel Spill/Odor

[Arthur Gates]

I am in the process of trying lemon pledge for the odor from a fuel filter
change spill.  Rollie  #182


> [Original Message]
> From: Lamar Desmond <ldesmond at comcast.net>
> To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Date: 11/19/06 12:55:24 AM
> Subject: [C320-list] Diesel Spill/Odor
>
> After my marina winterized (including changing fuel filters and topping
off
> my tank) and hauled my boat I found diesel in the bilge.  The marina
cleaned
> the bilge and around the engine but I really can't really figure out where
> the fuel came from.  I found a little water when I put my finger in the
hole
> where the aft water tank line runs but no sign of fuel. I can't see
anything
> around the fuel tank so I'm hoping it was from the filter change.  The
> filter is just above a conduit that the water line runs into on its way to
> the galley.  I can't really see where this conduit ends, even with the
> galley drawers removed.
>  
> I still have a strong diesel smell and found more fuel when I put my
finger
> in the aft limber hole of the bilge leading toward the engine.  It looks
> like if I pull up the floor I can get a little further aft but the area
> under the floor at the base of the steps looks impossible to get to?  
>  
> Anyone been through this kind of cleanup; is it worth pulling up the floor
> does it give any further access. Any good products to cut the smell, I saw
> reference to Capt. Chomp in the archive.
>  
> Thanks for any advise,
> Lamar Desmond
> C-320 #358