[C320-list] fuel tank shut-off

[Warren Updike]

I'm remembering someone talking about a fuel shutoff on the top of the Racor
filter. The parts diagram shows what is listed as "Check Ball and Cap" on
the top between the fuel inlet and primer pump. On mine, it's a plastic cap
with a slot for a screwdriver. Perhaps by turning this the correct way (??)
the fuel can be shut off there. Anyone know about this?

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62

-----Original Message-----
From: Dick Walker [mailto:dickwalker at att.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 11:57 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] fuel tank shut-off

I installed one at the racor filter


Cheers

Dick Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado ,CA 92118
619.435.8986



> On Apr 9, 2014, at 8:13, wflowe3 at aim.com wrote:
> 
> The A/C system in my boat is in the aft starboard lazarette on top of the
fuel tank. The only way to get to the fuel shut-off on the tank is to crawl
into the lazaretteto reach between the bottom of the A/C and top of the
tank;  I'm getting too old and unflexable to perform this task.  Therefore,
I procrastinate a lot when it comes to changing the fuel filter. 
> 
> The next time I go in (or send a smaller younger person in), I'd like to
install another shut-off in the fuel line somewhere where it is more
accessible.
> 
> Has anyone done this? It seems pretty straight forward once I figure out
the size and type of shut-off valve but am I missing something?
> 
> Appreciate any help
> 
> Bill
> #1146