P303 Wilcox Crittenden deck fill source/substitute?

[Don Paquin]

My 1983, P303 has Wilcox Crittenden deck fills (assuming original equip). By what I can find on the internet, these were discontinued a long time ago by W-C, I should replace the diesel fill. It has a lot of pitting in the threads and the cap is loose while threading in, it also doesn't seal no matter what size O ring I use unless I over tighten it.

Has anyone had experience in replacing these and know of a substitute from another manufacturer that comes close to the 3 1/2 inch flange and bolt pattern that would work? Also, has anyone had luck in finding replacement caps that would fit? 

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Don

[Ron Buchanan]

Don,

I can tell you that I've been on the hunt for the same fitting. Although my reason was switching from gas to diesel. My fitting didn't even have an O-ring. Imagine the water that was let him as a result of that.  I did find an O ring that managed to allow me to make the seal. I believe the only way you can make it work is to move to a 2 inch Fill. Then you have the added problem of reducing somewhere along the line, or replacing the tank inlet.   Best of luck, I'll be watching this thread.

Ron

Crescendo 10M #161

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[Don Paquin]

Thanks for the suggestion Ron, but I'm hoping there is an easier way than adaptors.

[Guy Johnson]

a quick google search show 1 1/2 " and 2" deck fills. 

Guy

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Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2016 17:36:35 -0700
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Subject: Re: [pearson ] P303 Wilcox Crittenden deck fill source/substitute?

[Don Paquin]

I wish it was that easy Guy.

These deck fills have a 3 1/2 inch flange on top of a 2 1/4 inch neck going through a 2 1/2 inch hole in the cockpit sole then down to the 1 1/2 inch hose neck. 

Thanks

[Guy Johnson]

Ok how about 

Seachoice Stainless Steel Replacement Cap For Seachoice Deck Fill 

http://www.walmart.com/ip/SeaChoice-32551-Repl-Cap-3225-3226-3227-3228/32738901?sourceid=csesh025f8a8656a2694feab71ce52dac358a81&wmlspartner=shoppingcom2&affcmpid=3775266836&tmode=0000&veh=cse&sdc_id=1016369341619

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Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2016 09:37:27 -0700

[Ron Buchanan]

Speaking of Walmart... I noticed they have really cheap LED light bulbs. So I'm thinking the bases probably aren't stainless steel? Perhaps a bad idea?

Ron

Crescendo 10M #161

[Guy Johnson]

typical automotive bulbs rely on the case to make the ground connection, while typical marine bulbs have both positive and negative terminals independent from the case. 

1142 is a single filament double contact marine bulb. Be careful if you order on eBay, many of the bulbs advertised as 1142 are not. 

Guy

Puffin 10M #6

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Subject: Re: [pearson ] P303 Wilcox Crittenden deck fill source/substitute?

Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 09:04:21 -0400
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