[C320-list] Fuel sender puzzler...

[Stephen Cox]

> 
> The fuel tank on my C320 is not quite a cube but instead much 
> deeper along the forward section than aft. The fuel level 
> sender is positioned in the deeper part of the tank forward. 
> I have just returned from a ~14 hour motor and filled up just 
> before leaving. The gauge still reads full after returning 
> and I ran pretty hard (3000 rpm) so I assume consumption was 
> at least 1/2 gal per hour or more.
> 
> The sender was just replaced 2 years ago. Any ideas on how to 
> calibrate this? Do I need to replace sender? How do I 
> compensate for a trapazoid shaped tank? Anyone with 
> experience on this?? I appreciate all thoughts.


Fuel gauge problems can often be cause by bad connections, particularly loss of ground.  Have a look at
https://www.boatingmag.com/story/how-to/troubleshoot-your-boats-fuel-gauge/ for ways of testing.

Cheers,

Stephen Cox
Tegwen #1141