[C320-list] Replace fuel filter

[Guy Henry]

I'm guessing you only have to loosen the bolt and pump the fuel pump until
fuel comes out with out bubbles.   Usually 1 or 2 squirts.
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
> >
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