[C320-list] Fuel shut-off

[Stephen Cox]

Chuck,

Off the top of my head I can't remember the distance available for the valve.  I am in Australia so the fitting availability will be
different to yours - the USA uses NPT thread fittings for this sort of valve but here they are very scarce so I was restricted to
BSP threads.  Not an issue as it is ending up going to a hose tail in any case.  I did have to buy a valve that had female threads
at each end then add suitable hose tail fittings to that.  According to the Yanmar Service Manual I have 5/16" (7.8m) ID is correct.
One way to cross check is to reference the hose details printed on the hose back to the Gates catalogue.

Cheers,

Stephen Cox
Tegwen #1141 

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> Chuck Mueller
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> 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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> > 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
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> 
> 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
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