[C320-list] Fuel shut-off

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The photo is a fuel shut off that my friend and C320 member David Cushman has on his boat. 
Rich Nuzzolo

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  On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 6:03 PM, Doug Treff<doug at treff.us> wrote:   On my hull #350, someone has already installed a shutoff valve immediately upstream of the Racor. I assume it is one of the previous owners.

I must say that I can't imagine NOT having it. If you have space to fit one, I can say that it is very convenient and makes bleeding the line a little easier since you know that no air has gone upstream in the fuel line.

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Doug Treff
doug at treff.us

On Sat, Jul 30, 2022, at 5:45 PM, Chuck Mueller wrote:
> Thanks Stephen.  On my boat, there is only 4” between the bulkhead and 
> the Racor inlet.  Did you find a small valve with barbs on each end?  I 
> think that the fuel line is 5/16”  ID.  Can you confirm?
> Thanks
> Chuck Mueller
> Northwind #676
>
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> Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2022 12:16:45 +1000
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>> Has anyone added a fuel shut-off upstream of the Racor 
>> filter.? I hate crawling back to the fuel tank to reach that 
>> valve.? There is not very much room between the Racor and the 
>> bulkhead where the fuel line enters. Thoughts?Chuck 
>> MuellerNorthwind #676. 2000 modelHolland, MISent from my 
>> Verizon, Samsung Galaxy s
>> 
>
> I have bought a valve and hose clamps but am waiting for better weather 
> to get down to the boat and install.  Seems like a no
> brainer to ease filter servicing.
>
> Stephen Cox
> Tegwen #1141