[C320-list] Replace fuel filter/BLEEDING

[Guy Henry]

The lever fuel pump lever has to pumped through its entire throw.  If you
only use half or so of the full extent the lever will tranverse, it either
takes forever or doesn't work.

I wouldn't pour fuel into the secondary filter (the one mounted on the
engine, I call the racor the primary filter) as you may be introducing
contaminants to the engine.

Guy
MoonShadow #115

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Jeffrey Brown
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2015 1:08 PM
To: Catalina C320 List List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Replace fuel filter/BLEEDING

Hi everyone,
Just wanted to report back to you that we were successful in bleeding the
air out of the fuel line, thanks again Guy and everyone else who chimed in.
I'm so thankful we have this email list, it really saved me from spending a
bunch of money for a mechanic to fix such a simple problem.  One thing we
discovered was that the manual pump on the secondary filter is either broken
or the pumping action was way to slow for us, it didn't seem to fill up the
secondary filter very quickly, if at all.  So instead, after removing the
port side nut on the secondary filter, we simply poured fuel in until it was
full.  She fired up pretty quickly after that.

Thanks again everyone.


Jeff Brown
"Out of the blue" Dana Point, CA
Catalina 320, Hull 78
(949) 350-5123
oceanblues at mac.com





> On Aug 15, 2015, at 2:47 PM, JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
wrote:
> 
> The primary fuel filter is on the  engine as described below and it is 
> fastened to the filter housing by way of a grooved nut. I thought 
> there must be some kind of tool to loosen and tighten this nut but all 
> marine mechanics just use a flat screwdriver and a hammer to loosen 
> and tighten...I imagine there is a  proper wrench though? The 
> secondary RACOR filter/water separator has a pump of its own on the 
> top of the housing it is a plastic grooved nut and when loosened it 
> can be pumped up and down to fill the filter, bowl and housing as well 
> as the primary filter. Absolutely no need to fill the filter housing 
> prior to replacing the filter and re-attaching. There is also a 
> mechanical fuel pump on the side of the engine which can be manually 
> activated. Once this is done and all fittings are tight the engine 
> should clear itself of any small amounts of trapped 
> air.CheersJohnM1999#574
> 
>> Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2015 17:35:24 -0400
>> From: guyhenry222 at gmail.com
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Replace fuel filter
>> 
>> 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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