[C320-list] diesel fueling question

[Warren Updike]

Dave, Practical Sailor recently (last year??) did a review of overflow prevention devices. One they recommended is the Racor LG100. I installed one years ago and have never had any overflow from the vent. Overflow from the filler, yes, especially where the fuel nozzle has no automatic shutoff. Strange as that is, some don't and the attendant won't necessarily tell you unless you ask.
As long as you can go head-first upside down into the stbd lazarette, it's a straight forward install.

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay

-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Ouimette [mailto:drouimette at aol.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2016 8:44 AM
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
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