[C320-list] SECONDARY FUEL FILTER REMOVAL

[sail-ability at sympatico.ca]

Roger that and thanks Jim.

Cheers

JohnM
 
> From: jamesweet at frontiernet.net
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 09:11:57 -0500
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] SECONDARY FUEL FILTER REMOVAL
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> Actually, they do. I watched it get changed prior to trying it myself and 
> that's exactly how the mechanic did it. He put a screwdriver on the nut and 
> tapped it toward the aft of the boat. He also removed the nut to starboard 
> (when facing the engine) on the top of the filter cover and used a shop vac 
> to suck the diesel to the filter alleviating that nasty pumping of the fuel 
> for hours to get the air out of the lines. Pretty slick. Tried myself and 
> it worked like a charm.
> 
> Jim Sweet TGIF (Thank God It Floats) 901
> 
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> From: <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
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> Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 9:01 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] SECONDARY FUEL FILTER REMOVAL
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> Does anyone know of a tool for removing the ring nut holding the secondary 
> filter can onto the engine? It has been suggested that I use a srewdriver 
> placed in one of the slots and give it a shot with a hammer. I'm sure the 
> pros don't do it that way!
> 
> Cheers
> 
> JohnM
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