Re: catalina27-talk: fuel tank

[Jeffery L. Sheler]

Thanks Dave and John for your responses. To siphon the fuel, I am planning to use the same drill-mounted pump I use for oil changes. Does that sound like a reasonable plan or should I use something else?

Jeff Sheler
s/v Windsome
C27TR #6594     
Hampton, VA

At 04:10 PM 8/16/2006, you wrote:

I've used that as well.  Couple of caveats - if your tank is full and depending on how your boat sets becareful that you don't end up with diesel going all over the place.  Slowly loosen one of the bolts/screws holding the sender in place and check and make sure diesel isn't coming out.  If it is you'll have to use the fuel line to the engine to drain out enough to take the sender out without making a mess.  The old style senders were the type with a float and an arm - you'll have to work  it out carefully so you don't bend it. 

--
Dave
C27 #5212
Windabout
Cape Cod
http://dpbcc.home.comcast.net

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> I have used the opening for the fuel gage sending unit on many  occasions. 
> Larger hole than others.  Can see into tank and if  necessary can inset a small
> mirror
> 
> John Jennings
> C83 #5267
> Middle Rive, MD




From:    [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:    catalina27-talk@memberclicks.com
Subject:    Re: catalina27-talk: fuel tank
Date:    Wed, 16 Aug 2006 19:37:16 +0000
Content-Type: Multipart/alternative;
 boundary="NextPart_Webmail_9m3u9jl4l_6839_1155759026_1"

I have used the opening for the fuel gage sending unit on many occasions.  Larger hole than others.  Can see into tank and if necessary can inset a small mirror
 
John Jennings
C83 #5267
Middle Rive, MD