[C320-list] Replace fuel filter

[Jeffrey Brown]

Got it, thanks. 

Jeff Brown
949-350-5123

> On Aug 15, 2015, at 2:33 PM, Guy Henry <guyhenry222 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> The primary filter is the racor from there follow the fuel line to the fuel
> pump.  There is a lever on the pump that you use to pump it.  From there
> follow the fuel line to the secondary filter mounted on the engine.  Should
> be two bolts on top of the fixture the filter is screwed into.
> 
> Guy
>> On Aug 15, 2015 4:51 PM, "Jeffrey Brown" <oceanblues at mac.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 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
>>