[C320-list] Questions about LPG tank refill, and removing the wheel

[Chris Burti]

Brad,
The tank connector is a slip joint, it will free up as soon as you loosen
the nut...remember gas connectors are reversed thread, leftie/tightie and
rightie/loosie....While you have the tank out flush the vent drain
thoroughly and make sure water isn't trapped in an inadvertent P-trap
created by a sag in the line. If so, it will prevent its proper function by
blocking any escaped gas from venting.


As to the Wheel, loosen the nut a could of turns and rap it smartly with a
soft mallet while pulling on the wheel, it should free right up. An extra
set of hands pull on both side of the wheel helps a lot.

Chris Burti,
Commitment, #867
North Carolina

Chris Burti
Farmville, NC


On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 11:10 PM, Brad <bkuether at comcast.net> wrote:

> Hey everyone,
>
> Its been a while since I have been on the list, some things going on that
> have taken me away from sailing.  I think I sailed twice last fall, and the
> boat came out in late November.
>
> This year I have vowed to be more active on the list and find more time to
> sail as well…..
>
> Anyway,
>
> I was working some spring commissioning items, and I have two items that I
> cannot figure out on my 2004 320.
>
> First, how in the world do you get the propane tank disconnected so it can
> be refilled?  If you spin everything at the refill point, the gauge and
> regulator will just hit the tank and keep it from spinning.  And really
> that is the only way it can be refilled…..  Really confused on this one……
>
> Second, for the life of me I cannot figure out how to take the wheel off,
> in order to service the autopilot.  I don’t know if it is stuck, or I am
> just not approaching it correctly.
>
> If anyone can give me some ideas of how to approach these, I would greatly
> appreciate it!
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Brad Kuether
> SV Independence
> Middle River, MD
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