Tellico Bob
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- Nov 14, 2014
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- 1986 48' Californian MY
The main tank on my 1986 48 MY measures 220 gal. I can only fill it to just above 3/4. I have removed the sending unit and proved that it works and that there is space for another 60 gal. Checked the vent and it is clear. When fueling the nozzle shuts off at the 3/4 point. The fill goes from the deck turns 90 degrees towards the stern and then goes up to the ER ceiling and travels to mid ship before dropping straight down into the tank. Vent is next to the fill on the tank and is wire tied along with the ground wire until the fill turns up to the deck. The vent turns down and is attached to the thru hull vent fitting. when fueling the vent will spit a singe drop of fuel every minute or so. When I blew through the vent hose my helper said about a teaspoon of fuel came out. To my knowledge this tank has never been above the 3/4 mark and the vent goes straight up close to 4'. I am planning an 800 mile cruise in late Sept. and would like the comfort of those 60 some gal. The sending unit is at the aft end and the fill and vent are in the middle. The tank is 10' long.