[C320-list] Fuel filter bleeding

[Jeffrey Hare]

I think it should be drained of excess sediment/H2O whenever it has sediment
in it. No need to remove it, just empty out what will easily drain out.
Sometimes with water or bio-gunk in the fuel you could have to drain that
out several times in a month, depending on how much you use your engine.

I would change my filters on some kind of schedule that would be based on
how clean my fuel is.  If you never have to drain water/gunk out of the
bowl, you might just change filters annually or every other year. 150-200
hrs isn't a bad guideline, but depends on your boat and conditions.  

It's way more important to change the engine oil and filter frequently
because of the nasty acids that build up in a diesel engine's oil.  It
really can't be changed too often.

-Jeff


-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Crosby Roper
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 6:26 PM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel filter bleeding

Jeff,
 
 Thanks for the response. I've been told that the Racor should be drained of
sediment/H2O monthly- is this not necessary. I have about 130 hrs on the
engine and the boat is 2 years old. Would you rec. changing filters at this
point, or waiting until the recommended change at 200hrs?
 
 Thanks for your help
 
Crosby