[C320-list] Fuel Filter

[Scott Thompson]

I can reach mine leaning in to the starboard aft locker from the 
cockpit.  No need to climb in.

Scott


Jeff Hare wrote:
> I find it easy enough to access from the aft cabin, but sometimes I drop in through the port aft locker in the cockpit. 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joseph Aberdale <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
> Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:00:49 
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Reply-To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Filter
> 
> 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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Scott Thompson
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