[C320-list] Replace fuel filter

[Jeffrey Brown]

Guy
A couple points of clarification if you don't mind. 

I'm only familiar with one fuel filter, where do I find the secondary filter?  I assume the primary filter is the large one on the aft part of the engine the one that is very easy to get to. Where is the second filter, is it clearly visible?

Also, you indicate to manually pump the fuel filter, how do you do that? Thanks again, I'm such an idiot forgetting to fill the new filter with fuel. 

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
>