[C320-list] Fuel Filter

[Joseph Aberdale]

Does one access it from the rear starboard locker or the aft berth?

On Jun 22, 2010, at 4:07 PM, Jeff Hare wrote:

> Joe,
>
> The fuel tank is located on the starboard side of the boat right  
> next to the Rudder Post. The fuel shutoff is a small bronze valve  
> with a black hose attached.
>
> The handle is very small and is On when it is lined up with the  
> black hose and off when turned perpendicular.
>
> -Jeff
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joseph Aberdale <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
> Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:55:19
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Reply-To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Filter
>
> Paul,
>
> Thanks very much for the info.
> Where is the fuel tank located?  There is not a diagram in my manual.
>
> Joe
>
> On Jun 18, 2010, at 2:24 PM, Paul Rickman wrote:
>
>> Yes, there is a fuel shut off on top of the fuel tank. Make sure
>> you use it. Otherwise, your bilge will
>> fill up with fuel.
>>
>> The filter on the engine -- I use a screw driver and hit it lightly
>> until the housing turns and then finish
>> by hand. There are ridges that the driver can fit into.
>>
>> The bigger filter is a spin on spin off. Use an oil filter wrench.
>> I use a lid from a spray paint can
>> to drain some of the fuel out before spinning it off.
>>
>> Paul
>> Affinity 657
>> Bay Bridge Marina
>> Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Joseph Aberdale <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Sent: Fri, June 18, 2010 2:09:31 PM
>> Subject: [C320-list] Fuel Filter
>>
>> My Yanmar engine 3GM30F in my 2002 Catalina died while underway.
>> I'm going to change the fuel filter to determine if that's the
>> problem. Is there a fuel shut off valve I need to close before
>> changing the filter and where is it located?  How does the filter
>> housing come apart to change the filter?
>>
>> Thanks very much in advance for your help. It's appreciated.
>>
>> Joe
>>
>> #908
>>
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