[C320-list] Fuel Assembly Question

[Jeffrey Brown]

Me too. Oceanblues at mac.com

Jeff Brown
949-350-5123

On Jun 27, 2013, at 8:22 PM, Ted Harrison <tharrison at innovations-plus.com> wrote:

> Warren, would like to see a few pictures.  My email is
> 
> tharrison at innivations-plus.com
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Ted
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> 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.
>> 
>> Warren & Pattie Updike
>> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: tharrison at innovations-plus.com [mailto:tharrison at innovations-plus.com]
>> 
>> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 10:44 AM
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Assembly Question
>> 
>> I have a similar problem. My fuel gauge is not working. How do I test if it
>> is the sensor, the gauge or what?
>> 
>> 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
>> 
>> -----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
>> 
>> Thanks Fred.  The link is http://www.wemausa.com/
>> 
>> 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
>> 
>> 
>> I ordered both parts from www.WEMUSA.com .
>> 
>> 
>> Here's the info on both parts:
>> 
>> 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
>> 
>> Fred
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> 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
>>> 
>>> Fred,
>>> Can you share your new LED fuel gauge info?
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> John Z.
>>> 691
>>> 
>>> On Jun 17, 2013, at 9:29 AM, Fred LEcuyer <fred.lecuyer at live.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> I just did this replacement. Here's what I ordered.
>>>> 
>>>> SSS/SSL09.0 SSS/SSL Diesel, Fuel or Water Level Sensor (4 - 60 in.)
>>>> Length: Length - 9.0 in.
>>>> 
>>>> 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.
>>>> 
>>>> I also changed the fuel gauge to an LED version and am happy with the
>>>> result.
>>>> 
>>>> Fred
>>>> 
>>>> First Light #960
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> 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
>>>>> 
>>>>> 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:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> 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
>> 
>>>>>> 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.
>> 
>>>>>> 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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