19 6 new gas tank install begins

[imonna 19 6]

The list of things yet to do is getting pretty short.

Tonight i connected the tank to the shut off valve and connected the primer hose to the other end, then I wrapped the lines



next I connected the sending unit
I also ran the 10 gauge wire from the mounting stud on that tank to the ground collection bus.  The whole line goes - Fill to tank stud, tank stud to collection bus.  The ground for the sender is seperate.

This leads me to a  

What is the other screw on the sending unit plate for? The left one at 4 o clock?

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in the pic the center stud goes to the gauge and the side tab goes to ground.  Correct?

Anyway, next i connected the wiring back to the batteries and then covered and strapped them down

Before the renovation

note the seat is full of batteries and oil reservoir and the console is stuffed with a gas tank

after




Now I got some dry storage on the boat.

Since the electrical all works I cleaned up the bilge


and sealed around the new pump wiring



Tomorrow, seal a few more spots, put the seat back in, update the software on my gps, connect my VHF and GPS with a new cable, so i can use the DSC feature.  Still got to do work on the hull, but hopefully I can get it on the water Friday for a test run.

[Capt. Bob]

This leads me to a  

What is the other screw on the sending unit plate for? The left one at 4 o clock?

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in the pic the center stud goes to the gauge and the side tab goes to ground.  Correct?

I'd guess it's a ground lug also, for those who would rather (or already) have a ring terminal connection on the grounding wire.

[imonna 19 6]

Well, just about down.

Today I added the transducer mounting plate and re-installed the transducer, I put the seat back on, sealed a couple spots with some silicone.




I connected my GPS to my VHF and registered for an MMSI number, so now I can use DSC calling in an emergency


i also wet sanded the epoxy holes on the transom, but have to wait for it to warm before I can cover them.



Tomorrow i am going to take it out of the garage, put it on muffs, add some gas/oil/stabilizer and see how it goes.

Also gonna check the trailer and change the lube in the bearings/trim tilt/steering if needed.

Friday I'll take it to the lake for a workout and will have my fingers crossed.

[imonna 19 6]

Well, ran great, filled great, everything worked....going to bed happy and Monday it heads down to the shore.


Thanks everyone for all the help.

Bill

[pete]