Project list with question

[Pigsafloat]

Here is a rundown of my things to do list on my recently re-purchased 2001 23se.............along with a question.

1) RR fuel sending unit (stripped screws) :evil: . Anyone know the tank depth for a 110 gal ?? Haven't heard back from parker yet.

2) Cutout larger inspection hole 8" (center over sending unit :evil: )

3) Livewell remove replace hoses & rebed

4) Replace rear slam hatch

5) Remove 2 unused transducers and speed pickups & fill related holes

6) Re-cover leaning post & front seat

7) Replace rusted out remote oil tank cradle

8) New rocker switches for trim tabs

9) Add new gps/bottom machine (leaning toward garmin 540)

10) Wiring mess (needs no explanation)

11) Detail entire boat & t top

Enough for now, I'll post some picks when it stops raining here in FL

 

[Pigsafloat]

Thanks for the # Daniel, I'll give him a call. We've had 4 days of rain here one the west coast of Fl. so I've had nothing to do but come up with projects.

 

[Pigsafloat]

Approximately 30 hours into this mess and nearly done. Biggest pain in the A** = Sending unit. 2 screws (5 minutes) remaining 3 (3 hours). And this was after I installed a larger inspection plate and centered it over the unit.



Leaking baitwell caused a lot of grief. Replaced all hoses and fittings and re-bedded.

Went with a wema unit and used the optional backing plate for obvious reasons (note oversized holes where threaded inserts came out of tank).

Interior of tank was relatively clean with no water. Did find the remnants of an old aluminum sending unit cover.

I'll update with a photo upon completion.

 

[Dan Duda]

Greetings Pigsafloat:

The sending unit on the tank of my 2520 quit and the electrical test of the unit indicates ity needs to be replaced. In trying to remove the unit, the gent who did the work stripped the heads off three screws and couldn't get them out. How did you manage to remove the stripped screws? I thought about drilling and using easy-outs, but am a bit concerned about using an electric drill on a tank component. Any suggestions?

Regards,

Dan

 

[Pigsafloat]

If he just stripped the heads some small vise-grips and a lot of patience will work. However, I suspect that the heads were stripped because the stainless screws found a home in the aluminum !! I ended up applying a lot of upward pressure with a thin chisel and turned the screws repeatedly to finally remove them. It might not be visible from the small photo I attached but the threaded inserts in the top of the tank actually came out still "welded" to the stainless screws.

When I contacted wema with the problem, I was actually going to empty the tank fill it with water and weld an aluminum plate over the hole and start over.

They were very helpfull. Sent me a new sending unit along with a C shaped backing plate. The plate goes inside the tank and allows you to compress the gasket against the top of the tank. The size of the screw holes makes no difference. Three of mine were about 3/8" and the tank sealed without a problem.

To hold the backing plate in place buy a 5" bolt with the same thread pattern as those supplied by wema (M4? if I remember correctly). Next cut the head off with a hacksaw or dremel. Hold the backing plate in place on the underside of the tank and screw this stud through the top of the tank. Slide gasket and sending unit over the stud. Pull the backing plate up against the tank with the stud and thread the four remaining bolts. Remove stud and add the remaining bolt. Torque all gently and evenly. Remember it is the gasket that provides the seal, not the threads.

Hope this helps
Eric

 

[Dan Duda]

Greetings, Pigsafloat:

Again, thanx for the detailed description of your repair/replace exercise with the sending unit. One more task for the annual maintenance list.

Regards,

Dan