[C320-list] Fuel Assembly Question

[Ted Harrison]

Warren, would like to see a few pictures.  My email is

tharrison at innivations-plus.com

Thanks

Ted

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On Jun 27, 2013, at 7:57 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Re. the overflow from the fuel vent, I installed a Racor LG100 overflow
> preventer based on a BoatUS Foundation finding re. fuel spills.  In 8 years,
> I have not had a drop come out of the vent.  I've had a few come out of the
> filler pipe when I wasn't careful; but, never out of the vent.
> It was easy to install and I have a few pictures. If interested, reply
> off-list.
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> Warren & Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: tharrison at innovations-plus.com [mailto:tharrison at innovations-plus.com]
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> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 10:44 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Assembly Question
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> I have a similar problem. My fuel gauge is not working. How do I test if it
> is the sensor, the gauge or what?
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> I also over filled and the excess flowed out the vent? Not sure if this
> should have happened as well.
>
> Ted Harrison
> Hull 424 - Magic Moment
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of resloat
> Sent: June-17-13 8:17 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Assembly Question
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> Thanks Fred.  The link is http://www.wemausa.com/
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> This looks like a real nice upgrade for hull #894.
>
> Bob Sloat
> Savannah 894 (2002)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Fred LEcuyer" <fred.lecuyer at live.com>
> To: "Catalina320list Catalina320list" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 12:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Assembly Question
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> I ordered both parts from www.WEMUSA.com .
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> Here's the info on both parts:
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> UDFR-BB-240-33 LED Fuel Level Gauge
>          $29.99 x 1
>          $29.99
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> SSS/SSL09.0 SSS/SSL Diesel, Fuel or Water Level Sensor (4 - 60 in.)
> Length: Length - 9.0 in. - $3.00
>          $43.00 x 1
>          $43.00
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> Fred
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>> From: jzienda at sbcglobal.net
>> Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:34:33 -0500
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Assembly Question
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>> Fred,
>> Can you share your new LED fuel gauge info?
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>> Thanks,
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>> John Z.
>> 691
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>> On Jun 17, 2013, at 9:29 AM, Fred LEcuyer <fred.lecuyer at live.com> wrote:
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>>> I just did this replacement. Here's what I ordered.
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>>> SSS/SSL09.0 SSS/SSL Diesel, Fuel or Water Level Sensor (4 - 60 in.)
>>> Length: Length - 9.0 in.
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>>> I did it on the hard with a full fuel tank.... still a mess as the boat
>>> was not perfectly level. If you're in the water, half a tank or less of
>>> fuel would minimize any potential spillage inside your boat.
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>>> I also changed the fuel gauge to an LED version and am happy with the
>>> result.
>>>
>>> Fred
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>>> First Light #960
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>>>> From: summerwind3 at comcast.net
>>>> Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:43:57 -0400
>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Assembly Question
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>>>> I seem to remember this issue raised last year and it was suggested
>>>> that there is a newer vertical version of the fuel assembly unit
>>>> available.  Does anybody know anything about this?
>>>>
>>>> On Jun 16, 2013, at 4:50 PM, "Rick Sulewski" <rsulewski at bex.net> wrote:
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>>>>> Joe,
>>>>> West Marine and most other marine stores have a universal fuel sender
>>>>> unit (
>>>>> less than $40). On the install, just need to match the length and
>>>>> angle of
>>>>> the float assembly to match the OME float assembly length and angle so
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>>>>> the
>>>>> new fuel sender unit will pivots to match the old unit.
>>>>> Rick
>>>>> 1995 320 #277
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>>>>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Joseph R
>>>>> Aberdale
>>>>> Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2013 4:42 PM
>>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Fuel Assembly Question
>>>>>
>>>>> I need to replace the fuel indicator float mechanism in my fuel tank.
>>>>> Can
>>>>> you recommend a model, brand and vendor to purchase it from?
>>>>>
>>>>> Also, I washed my boat with boat soap but still have some mildew left.
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>>>>> Can
>>>>> you recommend a solution or product to remove the mildew without
>>>>> harming the
>>>>> fiberglass?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks very much.
>>>>>
>>>>> Joe Aberdale
>>>>> #908
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