[C320-list] Diesel Spill/Odor

[alahlm at comcast.net]

  Lamar
  I installed a deck plate (WM page 464) in the floor under and just behind the bottom step. it gives me access to that compartment and it is large enough for me to get my hand in there to clean or wipe up any water that collects in that area
  Al Ahlman
   #476

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From: "Lamar Desmond" <ldesmond at comcast.net> 

> 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