[C320-list] Screw dropped in fuel tank

[Jeff Hare]

We used Locktite Blue on all ours. They used to loosen up frequently.  Haven't loosened in 8 years since.

-Jeff Hare

Bruce Hunter <swampcreek42 at yahoo.com> wrote:

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>While opening the metal cap to my fuel tank the holding chain popped
>off and I heard a little "dink" shortly thereafter making me almost
>100% sure that the little screw that holds the chain to the cap made it
>all the way down into the fuel tank. Is this something to be concerned
>about or will the little screw rest peacefully in the bottom of the
>tank? We're getting hauled tomorrow for Winter and I wanted to give the
>boat a good run beforehand but I don't want to end up needing a tow in
>because of a plugged fuel line.