[C320-list] Fuel gauge

[Graeme Clark]

I thought and did the same for 6 years until a minor (!) recording error saw me running out of fuel when I thought I still had a quarter tank left!
I bought a new gauge and sender, the fitting of both being very simple and now enjoy the peace of mind that a “gross error check” gives me!
Less simple but worth doing (if you have a ‘95 build) is to pull the tank and clean it and inspect the bottom for pitting corrosion
I ended up having a new bottom welded in (many have replaced the whole tank) and added a couple of inspection ports for future cleaning
Graeme
‘96 model

Sent from mobile: please excuse typos etc.!


> On 7 Jun 2018, at 07:35, Dick Walker <dickwalker at att.net> wrote:
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> I disregard the unit. It is only good +\~ 20%. You can count on the engine using .6 gal per hour. Keep a ships log and use the hour meter to log fuel consumption. This has worked for me 20 years. 
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> Cheers
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> Dick Walker
> 740 Olive Ave.
> Coronado ,CA 92118
> 619.435.8986
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>> On Jun 7, 2018, at 03:53, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> There is a test procedure on the website. The two most common problems are the float hanging up by rubbing against the side of the tank and wiring issues, grounding or shorts. Sender gets changed a lot, but you can test them with an ohmmeter.
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>> Thanks,
>> Chris Burti
>> Farmville, NC
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>> From: Michael Ferguson
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2018 8:35 PM
>> To: Catalina List
>> Subject: [C320-list] Fuel gauge
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>> Can anyone give me information on a fuel gauge problem I'm having. My 95 model original fuel tank and sending unit is registering full even though it's half empty. I even ran out of fuel because I did not have an accurate gauge. Not sure if I should just go ahead and purchase a new sending unit or if there's some troubleshooting I should do first. I did check the connections on the unit and at the gauge and they are all clean. Thanks Michael 169 Nauti Clew
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