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

[Warren Updike]

Mike, I will assume you have seen my method for assessing condition of propane tank. Don't miss the correction as well.

Swan Creek, hey? Are you at that group of boats docked way up the creek? We come to Swan quite often for overnight anchoring. Please do stop if you see us lounging there. 

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

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Kowitt [mailto:kowitt at mail.med.upenn.edu] 
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2016 2:33 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Questions about LPG tank refill, and removing the wheel

Warren,
Did I miss your suggestion on how to measure the level of propane in the
tank?  The only method I've had is to disconnect it, take it out and shake
it...........if there'as an easier way, I'd love to hear.
Thanks

Mike Kowitt
Elusive #903
Swan Creek, Chesapeake




On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 2:10 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Mr. Brad, I don't know how your propane tank is configured; but, if like
> ours, the hose wraps around the top of the tank. Loosen the connection and
> lift the tank partially. This will allow you to pull the gage and fitting
> free from the tank. Reverse the procedure to install.
>
> While at it, allow me to show you how to measure the level of propane in
> the tank.
>
> Wheel: disconnect the AP cable, remove the center nut, engage the AP, pull
> the wheel. If it has been a while since the wheel was off, it may take some
> encouragement.
>
> Warren and Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
> Middle River, Chesapeake Bay
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brad [mailto:bkuether at comcast.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 11:11 PM
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Questions about LPG tank refill, and removing the
> wheel
>
> 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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