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    Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,563 mod
    The good news is that it really doesn't take long to change it and they are pretty quick sending it.  So, when you can burn some fuel out of it, it'll only be a week or so after that and you will have it in.  :)

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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    aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 2020
    Yea, but would be nice to have it in hand and install. Hopefully it will free up, during transport. I’m scheduled to launch this Monday.
    2008 330EC
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    aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    So looks like my sender freed up! I noticed the fuel was out of the filler neck so I put some Quicksilver Quick Kleen in both tanks. Went to run port and saw the fuel gage over 3/4! I don’t know why the fuel backed up, maybe an air bubble? Also I don’t know if the Quick Kleen freed up the sender!

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    2008 330EC
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    Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,563 mod
    Gotta love it!!

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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    aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 2020
    I went to top off the port tank and the fuel backed up again in the filler. There must be an issue with the vent and the fuel slowly goes into the tank when it sits. I researched a little and it seems to be a common issue. Did Rinker put a charcoal canister inline with the vent line? I didn’t have time to check earlier. There’re known to cause an issue like this.
    2008 330EC
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    aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Or possibly a sagging vent line, I’ll check it out later.
    2008 330EC
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    SpyderwebSpyderweb Member Posts: 880 ✭✭✭
    Seems I remember my port vent line has a bigger natural sag than I wanted to see, but hasn't been a problem when filling fuel like I suspected it would.
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    aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I checked for sags in the vent line yesterday, all looked good. Today I opened the fuel cap and blew in it, no air or fuel out of the vent. Since I now know I don’t have a full tank I’ll pull the vent line off and check out the hose side and the tank side.


    2008 330EC
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    aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I loosened the vent line on the tank. I started to pull it off and fuel started dripping, I tightened the clamps back up. I’m thinking the boat is slightly on an angle on the blocks. When the hauler is here I’ll have him level the boat on the trailer and try to put some fuel in.
    2008 330EC
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,926 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hey Aero, did you fix this? I think my port sender is dead.  :/
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 2020
    I have the new sender, just haven’t had the time to install it. Also the o ring that came with it is dried out and cracked, so I have to get a new o ring. I was able to order from Rinker, This is the part number they said is installed in the 330.



    2008 330EC
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,926 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Awesome (minus the O ring debacle). Do you mind posting the cost?
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    $105.00 plus shipping. The sender came with the connector installed also.
    2008 330EC
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,926 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 2020
    aero3113 said:
    So it looks like the sender is reading 119 ohms at full. Seems like the gauge is accurate and it’s the sender that’s faulty.
    I checked mine and it's reading 38 ohms and the tank should be nearly full.  That should be about right based on what Aqua posted (33 ohms @ full)...?
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    Aqua_AuraAqua_Aura Member Posts: 2,539 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That should be correct. Is your gauge reading in the dash incorrect, not reading full? 
    1997 Bayliner 3988
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,926 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I installed a VesselView 7 and am trying to get everything wired in.  Starboard tank is good but no luck on the port tank yet.  Slowly getting closer...
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,926 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @aero3113 , could you please check the ohms on the new sender "empty"?

    Thanks!
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @YYZRC , I have my good meter on the boat. I tried with a cheap Harbor Freight meter and can’t get a good reading. I will be at the boat in a couple of days and can get the meter if you still need it.
    2008 330EC
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    aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @YYZRC here are the readings from the new sender.

    Empty- 248.5

    Full    - 32.6
    2008 330EC
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,926 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks!!!
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I replaced my port sender that was reading off on the full side today. Very easy to access. Just remove the cockpit fridge then remove the access panel to get to the sender.




    2008 330EC
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,926 ✭✭✭✭✭
    How long is it?!
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Including the head of the unit, 30 inches.
    2008 330EC
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,926 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That pic makes it look 6' long.  You could have a new career...
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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    Aqua_AuraAqua_Aura Member Posts: 2,539 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 2020
    That's what I was thinking. That looks huuuge!!! Good trick for other photos 😉
    1997 Bayliner 3988
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    reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thing always  look bigger in pitchers 
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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    Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,563 mod
    reneechris14 said:
    Thing always  look bigger in pitchers 
    like beer in a pitcher in a picture??  (I know, always a smart a@@)

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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    reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Seen that when type it. But do like 🍺 
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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    aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I topped off the tanks yesterday with some gas cans. I was surprised at how much fuel I had in her from last season. I only needed about 15 gallons per side. Happy to say that my port fuel gauge is now reading full. 
    2008 330EC
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    YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 4,926 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My starboard sender died today. Easy to remove since there’s lots of space above it. Will order a new one on Monday. 


    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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