[C320-list] Replace fuel filter

[Jeffrey Brown]

Guy your the best. Thanks for the step by step instructions. 

Jeff Brown
949-350-5123

> On Aug 15, 2015, at 12:30 PM, Guy Henry <guyhenry222 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> By your hull number, I assume you have the Perkins.
> 
> Perkins Fuel Filter Change
> 
> Material
> 1.    Fuel Filters
> 2.    Strap Wrench
> 3.    Diesel Fuel
> 4.    Diaper
> 5.    Paper Towels
> 6.    17 mm open end wrench
> 7.    19 mm wrench or ratchet
> 
> Procedure
> 1.    shut off fuel at tank
> 2.    remove primary filter, diaper underneath it
> 3.    clean bottom bowl
> 4.    fill filter with fuel
> 5.    don't over tighten bowl or filter
> 6.    Install new filter, make sure O ring(s) are in place
> 7.    check for leaks
> 8.    remove secondary, diaper underneath it
> 9.    replace
> 10.    turn on fuel at tank
> 11.    open port side nut on top of secondary filter to allow air to escape
> (19 mm wrench)
> 12.    manually pump fuel filter
> 13.    if it doesn't fill (fuel pump may be on high point of cam)
>    a.    turn over engine slightly, go to 12
> 14.    when diesel comes out of the hole in the nut, tighten nut
> 15.    start engine
> 16.    I've never had to do this part - 
>    if it won't run
>    a.    crack all 3 injectors (17 mm wrench)
>    b.    crank engine with kill handle down until a fine mist of fuel
> appears
>    c.    tighten injectors while cranking 
>        (don't crank too long or the Muffler will fill up (<30
> seconds)
>    d.    engine should start, probably before all 3 are tight
> 17.    Check for leaks, run engine for at least 15 minutes
> 
> Guy
> MoonShadow #115
>