[C320-list] Fuel Filter

[hcreech at comcast.net]

Joe, 
There are many ways to bleed, but if not done correctly the engine will usually start, but then shut down almost immediately. I will tell you how I do it, taught to me by a diesel mechanic when I first purchased the boat. It works every time. After both filters have been replaced there is a small pump handle on the starboard side of the engine that will pump fuel through the system. It is located just prior to the secondary filter. To the right of the secondary filter, near the front of the engine is the banjo assembly, called that because it looks like a banjo. On the banjo assembly is the bleed screw. Remove the bleed screw completely, being careful not to lose or damage the metal washer below the screw. If you don't replace, or damage this washer, air will leak back into the system. Here is the trick that the mechanic taught me and it is very cool. You could pump and pump and pump the small lever I mentioned previously until you get a steady flow from the bleed screw opening, but it takes forever and is extremely messy, and BTW another trick he taught me was to place baby diapers beneath the banjo assembly while doing this to catch diesel. Before someone complains about this technique, there is also a small pump on the primary filter that will also move fuel through the system, but with this technique I have never used that pump. Here is the trick; Using the same oil pump that you use to pump out oil from the engine, place the tip against the bleed screw hole. Once suction is applied watch the diesel in the tube and suck until no bubbles are present, won't take long. Once you see a steady stream stop. Replace the bleed screw and washer, but don't tighten so that fuel will still leak out. Then depress the manual pump handle several times to observe fuel leaking from the screw, then tighten the screw snugly, you are done. In the ten years I have been doing this I have never had to re-bleed after the first attempt. If you have any other questions please let me know. 

Herb 



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Max Ruddy" <maxruddy at gmail.com> 
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 6:11:31 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Filter 

Herb: 

How do you properly bleed the system? 

Max 
Sail La Vie #270 


On Jun 23, 2010, at 3:01 PM, hcreech at comcast.net wrote: 

> Joe, 
> The filter I use on Hull 606 is R-15S. Did you bleed the system after you replaced the filter? 
> 
> Herb Creech 
> Cloud Chaser #606 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Joseph Aberdale" <summerwind3 at comcast.net> 
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 3:39:21 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Filter 
> 
> I have replaced the fuel filter on the engine and the engine will not 
> start. I am going to replace the Raycor Filter. The filter on there 
> now is the Parker-Raycor R15P. Is that the correct filter? Also, when 
> I dropped the clear plastic bowl on the bottom of the Raycor filter, 
> the gas in it was black. What is that a sign of? 
> 
> Thank you for your comments and help. 
> 
> Joe 
> 
> #908 
> 
> 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 
>>> 
>> 
>