[C320-list] diesel fueling question

[Jeff Hare]

To expand on the plugged vent idea check whether there's a dip in your vent hose that allows fuel to pool.  If there's enough of a dip, it won't vent properly.   I like the fuel hose to come into the boat, go up hill right away for a few inches, before head directly down to the tank without any low points that can trap fuel.

The loop uphill helps prevent water that might splash up the transom from a wave slap or washdown hose from draining into the tank.

Allan's solution is a good one assuming that there is no clog in the vent fitting itself.  We've replaced ours once already.  Takes 10 min (if you're an elf and can fit into that locker).

-Jeff Hare 

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Dave Ouimette
Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2016 2:25 PM
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Allan,
 
Thanks. I will investigate.
 
Dave
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Allan S Field <allan.field at verizon.net>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Wed, Mar 2, 2016 11:23 am
Subject: Re: [C320-list] diesel fueling question

Try the Lifeguard LG-100.  We put one in about 10 years ago and have never had a spill since.
http://www.parker.com/literature/Racor/Racor_Fuel_Filtration_-_LifeGuard_Fuel-Air-Separators_-_RSL0184.pdf

Allan S. Field
Sea Shadow - #808
Columbia, MD

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Dave Ouimette
Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2016 8:44 AM
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Subject: [C320-list] diesel fueling question


I have a 1995 C320 and struggle to fill the fuel tank without spillage. On this model year the filler is located under the aft, starboard railing seat and no matter how sloooooowly I try adding fuel, it foams up, blows out the filler and needs to be caught in absorbent pads. Any suggestions on how to make this a less eventful operation?  

Dave
Hull 174