Fuel Sender

Dream_Inn

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. 

aero3113

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.

aero3113

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!

Before

After

Dream_Inn

Gotta love it!!

aero3113

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.

aero3113

Or possibly a sagging vent line, I’ll check it out later.

Spyderweb

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.

aero3113

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.

aero3113

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.

YYZRC

Hey Aero, did you fix this? I think my port sender is dead. 

aero3113

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.

YYZRC

Awesome (minus the O ring debacle). Do you mind posting the cost?

aero3113

$105.00 plus shipping. The sender came with the connector installed also.

YYZRC

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)...?

Aqua_Aura

That should be correct. Is your gauge reading in the dash incorrect, not reading full? 

YYZRC

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...

YYZRC

@aero3113 , could you please check the ohms on the new sender "empty"?

Thanks!

aero3113

@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.

aero3113

@YYZRC here are the readings from the new sender.

Empty- 248.5

Full    - 32.6

YYZRC

Thanks!!!

aero3113

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.

YYZRC

How long is it?!

aero3113

Including the head of the unit, 30 inches.

YYZRC

That pic makes it look 6' long.  You could have a new career...

Aqua_Aura

That's what I was thinking. That looks huuuge!!! Good trick for other photos 😉

reneechris14

Thing always  look bigger in pitchers 

Dream_Inn

reneechris14 said:

Thing always  look bigger in pitchers 

like beer in a pitcher in a picture??  (I know, always a smart a@@)

reneechris14

Seen that when type it. But do like 🍺 

aero3113

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. 

YYZRC

My starboard sender died today. Easy to remove since there’s lots of space above it. Will order a new one on Monday.