[C320-list] Fuel sender

[Jon Vez]

Jim,

Try removing the board that is most outboard first. Try to pull the edge up
that is closest to the hull. The angle of the hull gives you enough room to
pry it out. The inner board has to be worked on a bit, but it does come up.
They are a very tight fit. You can access the sender from beneath, but you
won't be able to remove it due to clearance above (at least on my
boat)--Good luck and hope this helps..

Regards,

Jon Vez
Solstice #582

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Subject: [C320-list] Fuel sender

I'm having the same problem...getting the floor boards off the top of the
fuel tank. After unscrewing them, the inboard one simply slides about 6
inches. Can't get it up, can't twist it, slide it further or anything.
Almost, but resisted, cutting the damn thing in half to get it out!

Any advise on how to get to the sender? Someone mentioned an access hatch in
the stern cabin. 453 doesn't have one. Just a solid wall. 

Any ideas are welcomed!

Jim #453




Thx Chris
The fuel tank is 20 engine hours from full ... think that is something
like 20x1.3 litres ... therefore 26 litres off the full 72 capacity.
That would leave 46 litres still in there. I have tried tapping the
side of the tank with a screw driver handle and cannot detect a
different 'note' telling me what the level is.
Guess I will pull the sender to see what is going on down there ...
problem getting the locker board out of the way ;(