Replacing CPG solenoid on 1999 321

[AdamCermak]

The original solenoid valve for the CPG tank/system is failing, so I'm trying to replace it. The fittings are, of course, hard to access, so I want to remove the entire sub-assembly of the pressure regulator, solenoid, and nipples, disassemble it, and replace the solenoid. The p-regulator is mounted, in our boat that we just bought, to a roughly 4"x4"x1" piece of hard plastic, which is in turn mounted to the inside surface of the stern tank locker. I've accessed the other side of the locker wall, and see that there is a circular mounting plate and what appears to be a rivet in the center which likely connects through the wall to that piece of plastic.
Has anyone removed one of these before? Is the plastic piece just hung on the rivet, or are they permanently attached, making it arduous to remove the sub-assembly? Will a Sawzall be needed for this (j/k)?
1,000 thanks in advance for any and all comments!

Adam

 

[cymeyer]

We have a 2000 model 321. Plan to do some work on it Sunday since it is already in the cradle. I will try to remember to take a look. I have not taken it out before. I thought it would be easy...

 

[AdamCermak]

Thanks

We have a 2000 model 321. Plan to do some work on it Sunday since it is already in the cradle. I will try to remember to take a look. I have not taken it out before. I thought it would be easy...

I appreciate the backstopping.

By the way, what is a picture of my dog doing on your profile ?

 

[TAK]

Not sure this will apply to your boat. I have a 1999 B381 and was able to remove the propane locker and install the new solenoid which attaches via two screws on the outside of the propane locker. Thera are Several screws to remove under the gasket and it lifted straight up. There was just enough slack in the gas line and power wire. I did have to cut/reconnect power from the access panel in the aft cabin. Ward Richardson at Beneteau helped solve the mystery when I had the same question.

 

[AdamCermak]

Thanks, TAK. We will be down tomorrow (J15), and I'll have another look at it.

 

[Beneteau 321]

We have a 1997 B 321 replaced solenoid,pressure regulator and hose between tank and solenoid.Regulator/solenoid was secured to a block of factory installed wood,I had to remove this block to remove regulator,accessed screws to block through aft end of cockpit locker not that bad of job once I got into position,took whole assembly to local shop that sells propane and does repairs to propane appliances cost was under $ 30.CDN

 

[AdamCermak]

Thanks, sounds pretty much the same, except for the screw vs. plate. Will report back.

 

[cymeyer]

didn't know we shared a dog???!!!!

I appreciate the backstopping.

By the way, what is a picture of my dog doing on your profile ?

We will be in Annapolis tomorrow looking at sailboats at the show. Are you going?

 

[AdamCermak]

Yessir, but probably just for the beneteau owners party. I think Saturday is the day for us to gawk at the boats.

 

[BCDurbin]

Beneteau owners party! Nobody told me about that!

 

[cymeyer]

I used to get invited...

Beneteau owners party! Nobody told me about that!

In the past, Beneteau used to send out invitations, but I fell off that list. Maybe you fall off if you have not purchased a new boat within 12 years?

 

[AdamCermak]

Folks: all the advice was spot on. It turned out that it was just a pair of screws, heads accessible from the aft locker; one of the screw heads was inconveniently obscured by the circular plate I had described. I still don't know what that plate is for. Anyway, once the screws were out, I pulled the entire assembly, replaced the solenoid, remounted it, spliced in the control wires, and presto. Of course, I've redesigned the mount in my head... and now I know the oven won't light! Anyway, that's another thread. Thanks again!