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How to open water tank access port?
- BarryK
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How to open water tank access port?
I need to open the access port in order to repair or replace the sending unit for the level gauge. Is this a screw type port? If so, what type of tool can I use to open it? This is on a 1990 Santego 3467.
Thanks,
Barry
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Re: How to open water tank access port?
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Re: How to open water tank access port?
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Re: How to open water tank access port?
once I had the whole thing outside I noticed the thread and could unscrew it with considerable force. Lubricated the O-ring and now it's easy.
try to push on two tabs on opposite sides to turn the lid, a (wet) towel helped to get grip on all four and then turn.
Just need to figure out a way to clean the inside more thoroughly. Perhaps with something like beads, plus water and shake the whole thing (it's still out of the boat )
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Re: How to open water tank access port?
- BarryK
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Re: How to open water tank access port?
I am headed back to the marina this evening. I will troubleshoot the sending unit when I get it out. There is a backing ring for the sender on the inside of the tank that is not attached to the tank. I need to get my hand in there to grab ring.
Barry
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Re: How to open water tank access port?
I don't have a sender in the tank, the tank was a yellowish brown with grease smears all over when I took it out. Much cleaner now.
Did the turning work Barry?
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Re: How to open water tank access port?
- BarryK
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Re: How to open water tank access port?
Thank you!
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