Access fuel sending unit to replace/remove?

mungerja

How would I access the fuel sending unit on this fuel tank?  I have an issue on the fuel gauge and I haven't figured out if it's the gauge or the sending unit...but would like to figure out how to remove it if that ends up being the culprit. 

Do people cut a hole in the "floor" to access it?

Forgive the mess...the boat has been in storage for a few years and this photo was taken mid clean up. 

LaRea

Yes, it looks like you'll have to cut out the edge of that floor.  Too bad -- but totally worth it to have a working fuel gauge.

I'd start by drilling 1/2" holes where you want the corners of the cutout.  Then use an oscillating multi-tool to make the cutout.  (Sharp corners will be weaker than rounded corners.)  

mungerja

LaRea said:

Yes, it looks like you'll have to cut out the edge of that floor.  Too bad -- but totally worth it to have a working fuel gauge.

I'd start by drilling 1/2" holes where you want the corners of the cutout.  Then use an oscillating multi-tool to make the cutout.  (Sharp corners will be weaker than rounded corners.)  

Good idea with the multi tool.  I was thinking of a circular saw/hole saw with a similar diameter to the top of the sending unit.  But the multi tool would allow me to cut smaller pieces and "step up" to the smallest size possible.

LaRea

The multi-tool is probably safer too ... looks like there isn't much clearance above the tank.