[C320-list] Filter in Water separator

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Yes, Freezer bags work best. Although I have never spilled a drop, I put an oil absorber pad under the whole thing as double bagging becomes too clumsy. I replaced the filter by both filling the bowl and by putting it on empty. The plastic screw on the top of the filter is actually a pump, and although it takes longer, you can simply open the petcock from the fuel tank and pump this about a dozen times and it readily fills the bowl.....The only time I find a need to bleed the system is when I replace the secondary filter (the one on the engine).....

Regards,

Jon Vez

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Richard Grunt" <RFGrunt at comcast.net> 

> I have not personally done this job in the past, but this sounds like a 
> great solution. I would suggest using a freezer strength bag, and placing a 
> bag in a bag, because if there is even a microscopic opening petroleum will 
> find it! I also understand that completely filling the new filter with 
> diesel before assembly greatly reduces the amount of air that has to be bled 
> from the line. 
> 
> Richard Grunt 
> Hideaway 514 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com 
> [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Pat Moriarty 
> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 8:07 AM 
> To: C320-List 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Filter in Water separator 
> 
> Now that is a good solution. I have done the pan and suction method 
> but you still have the lift and not drip filter to deal with so this 
> might solve the whole problem at once. 
> 
> thanks 
> 
> Pat 
> #130At 01:10 PM 2/26/2006, you wrote: 
> >One way to avoid any spillage is to take a quart size freezer baggie 
> >and place around the entire racor unit. The baggie will allow you to 
> >open the drain valve at the bottom and then unscrew the enire unit 
> >and let it fall into the baggie. I've never spilled a drop using 
> >this method (be sure to turn shut the fuel off at the tank 
> >first)--Hope this helps.. 
> > 
> >Regards, 
> > 
> >Jon Vez 
> > 
> >-------------- Original message -------------- 
> >From: "Jeff Church" 
> > 
> > > John, 
> > > 
> > > Poke your head thru the door in the aft end of the aft cabin and 
> > look at the 
> > > top of the fuel tank. The valve is on top of the tank, forward of the 
> > > sending unit. You're still going to spill a lot of fuel. Maybe 
> > someone has a 
> > > suggestion on how to avoid that. 
> > > 
> > > JeffC 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > > From: "John Van Vessem" 
> > > To: 
> > > Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 9:37 PM 
> > > Subject: [C320-list] Filter in Water separator 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > >I want to replace the filter in my fuel/water separator. That's the big 
> > > >filter between the fuel tank and the engine. It seems to me that the 
> > > >filter is below the level of the fuel tank and if I unscrew the cover 
> the 
> > > >fuel will run freely out the fuel line. Is there a valve somewhere that 
> I 
> > > >don't see? 
> > > > 
> > > > John (Sojourn645) 
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > John Van Vessem 
> > > > Sojourn 645 
> > > > Vallejo Yacht Club 
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