Fuel sender replacment - safety?
05-31-2002 | 07:28 AM
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Fuel sender replacment - safety?
Anyone have a tip or suggestion when removing the sending unit to check it on the safety side to prevent static and such? (other than the typical no smoking, matches, bbq's...etc
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05-31-2002 | 08:00 AM
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I'd just make sure the batteries are off and all wiring to the sender are disconnected prior to removing it.
You really should be fine.
If you're worried about static charge, grab hold of something that's connected to an earth gorund for a few seconds before climbing in the boat. That'll dissipate any charge build-up.
If a thunderstorm pops up, quit and find shelter.
The only time I was afraid to work on a fuel tank was when I had to weld a pin-hole shut. I spent a whole day just washing out the tank and then I filled it with water before I worked on it.
You really should be fine.
If you're worried about static charge, grab hold of something that's connected to an earth gorund for a few seconds before climbing in the boat. That'll dissipate any charge build-up.
If a thunderstorm pops up, quit and find shelter.
The only time I was afraid to work on a fuel tank was when I had to weld a pin-hole shut. I spent a whole day just washing out the tank and then I filled it with water before I worked on it.
05-31-2002 | 01:00 PM
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Don't use power tools !or cordless drill to remove screws !
Don't use any kind of light to see better (flash light ,drop light , a candle etc) ! Don't let anything near the tank that could fall in or fall on it and spark .
You will be OK . MIne have been out dozens of times and they are under the back seat were the fumes build up so bad you can only do one at a time cause you get sick from the fumes !!
The scarry part was when I had to take my tanks out ,WITH A CHAIN SAW !! couldn't get the foam out after hours of trying so I got this big Ol saw out with about a 30" bar and ran it all the way down till the motor touched the tank and ran down the side of the tank ! DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME ! IT'S ONLY FOR US TRAINED PROFESSIONALS ! Worked real good but that 's not the smartest thing to do !
Don't use any kind of light to see better (flash light ,drop light , a candle etc) ! Don't let anything near the tank that could fall in or fall on it and spark .
You will be OK . MIne have been out dozens of times and they are under the back seat were the fumes build up so bad you can only do one at a time cause you get sick from the fumes !!
The scarry part was when I had to take my tanks out ,WITH A CHAIN SAW !!
couldn't get the foam out after hours of trying so I got this big Ol saw out with about a 30" bar and ran it all the way down till the motor touched the tank and ran down the side of the tank ! DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME ! IT'S ONLY FOR US TRAINED PROFESSIONALS ! Worked real good but that 's not the smartest thing to do !
05-31-2002 | 01:01 PM
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I know about using CO2, now.
Back when I did it, after filling the tank with water I passed a torch over the fill neck to see what would happen.
I figured if it didn't go "BOOM!" all was ok.
I know it was dumb. I was young and fearless then.
I take it you were in the Air Force?
I doubt the FAA would approve that type of repair procedure.
One person here said he put dry ice in the water and as it boiled off it did the same thing but lasted longer.
Back when I did it, after filling the tank with water I passed a torch over the fill neck to see what would happen.
I figured if it didn't go "BOOM!" all was ok.
I know it was dumb. I was young and fearless then.
I take it you were in the Air Force?
I doubt the FAA would approve that type of repair procedure.
One person here said he put dry ice in the water and as it boiled off it did the same thing but lasted longer.
