[C320-list] Filter in Water separator

[WindSwept]

I like the freezer bag approach.

I solved this problem a different way.  I attach a piece of clear tubing to 
the drain nipple, and route it through the pipe that goes directly under the 
center of the engine pan, to the bilge compartment where I can catch the 
drainage by gravity in a more appropriate container.  You do have to be 
careful when removing the tubing not to make a mess.  I remove the tubing 
from the filter, clean it's end, and very gently blow the remaining fule out 
into the container.  Emphasis on gently.

Larry
WindSwept C320 #246


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Van Vessem" <jvanvessem at sbcglobal.net>
To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 9:13 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Filter in Water separator


> Jon,
>
>  This also sounds like a great idea, thanks Jon
>
>  John (Sojourn645)
>
> jonvez at comcast.net 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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