[C320-list] Diesel Spill/Odor

[Barry Fahrer]

Can you send me a picture of what you installed there, along with any 
details of the instalation ?
Thanks;
BARRY --... ...--
TRANSIT C-320 # 126
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <alahlm at comcast.net>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2006 10:43 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Diesel Spill/Odor


>  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
>
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> 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
>