[C320-list] Fuel / Water separator

[bruceheyman at cox.net]

John,
Water is denser than fuel so any water should form on the bottom of your separator.  The valve will allow you to drain the water away.  I usually do it when checking fluid levels etc. while the engine is off.
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal
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This is my first boat ( out of 7) with an extra fuel / water separator on it. It's a 1994 Perkins M30 and I have a few questions regarding the filter. The clear bowl on the bottom of the filter has a drainvalve on it. Can I use that valve to clear out a little fuel or is that used onlyfor changing the filter?   If, I can clearout a little fuel does that need to be done with the engine running? Or maybe just the ignition turned on, ( electric fuel pump, etc).  The bowl is niceand clear at the moment, just would like to know ahead of time. 
Thanks,  JOHN    Holokai 2