Fuel tank sending unit

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Fuel tank sending unit

Hello all.  Looking to validate something on my 1995 c36 mk ii, hull 1433. I've read some articles on the sending unit. I have a aluminum tank. I have noticed the access port for the fuel shut off valve, but never noticed one for the sending unit. If I have to cut a hole and install an access port, what would be a good size to get?  Also, where would the sending unit be. mounted?

Also, want to validate the tank size if I need a new sending unit.  The sending units on catalina direct shows one for a 25 gal and another for a 19 gal tank. Everything I have read says it's a 22 gal tank. 

My gauge has been having problems. First, the gauge went far left when the tank is full. Once it dropped to about 3/4, it would read correctly. Now it's not reading any fuel level. When I turn the key on, the gauge moves far left. When I turn the key off, the gauge relaxes back to its resting position, a few mm to the right of "e". So I can actually see the gauge ping hard left when I turn the key on. 

I want to troubleshoot this weekend. So if I need to install an access port, I want to get it before I go to the boat. 

Thanks for for all your help in the past and future. 

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Robert Trinkle
Troubador, 1995 C36 MKII #1433, SR/WK
Universal M35A
Kinsale Harbor Marina
Kinsale, VA

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My fuel gauge has stopped working, too.  I went through the troubleshooting procedures and determined that the sending unit is bad.  Like your boat (ours are only a few hull numbers apart) mine only has the one access port for the fuel shutoff.  It's a standard 4" Beckson screw out deck plate.  

I bought a second one and plan to install it over the sending unit.  Requires a 4.5" cut-out which I plan on doing with a hole saw - very carefully!

My boat has a 25 gal. tank.  Looks just like this one from Catalina Direct:

http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/2314_800/fuel-tank-25-ga...

 

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Ken Akers
1995 C-36 MkII #1378  SR/FK  M35A
San Francisco Bay

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That's what I thought.  Thanks for the info.  Guess its another trip to West Marine for the deck plate.

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Robert Trinkle
Troubador, 1995 C36 MKII #1433, SR/WK
Universal M35A
Kinsale Harbor Marina
Kinsale, VA

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I recently located that problem. It is the sending unit. On mine you can remove the sending unit by removing 5 screws from the top of the fuel tank. It had loose connections inside. You can replace this unit for about $ 30.00. Defender has it  see link below.
http://search.defender.com/?expression=fuel%20sending%20unit&s=1

There are several lengths - on my tank it was 12" arm.

 

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Thought I would reply again with the schematics of the fuel tank.  Good info to have.  Got this from Catalina Direct.  This is the steel, 25 Gal tank.

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Robert Trinkle
Troubador, 1995 C36 MKII #1433, SR/WK
Universal M35A
Kinsale Harbor Marina
Kinsale, VA

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