[C320-list] Changing fuel filter question

[JJ Morrison]

Believe it or not you take a flat blade screwdriver place it on one of the castellated slots and tap the nut loose(clockwise). Be sure to put a baggie or oil absorbent pad under the filter cannister to catch dripping fuel. Dump the fuel into a plastic container and remove the filter. put in a new filter and reverse the process.Filling the filter can with fuel makes charging the fuel system easier. Make sure the O ring seal is in good condition, good idea to replace it. When all done the RACOR secondary water/filter unit has a pump on it, castellated plastic nut; loosen this off and you will be able to pump fuel through the fuel system , loosen the bleed nut on the filter unit (the one you just replaced) and pump the RACOR until no air comes from the filter. I always pump the manual fuel pump on the engine a few times to get fuel moving through the system. You then should be good to go!!CheersJohnM1999#574

> From: harry at citron-too.com
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2016 17:14:50 -0400
> Subject: [C320-list] Changing fuel filter question
> 
> The question is: How the heck do you change it?
> 
> I have a '98 Mark1 with a Yanmar 3GM30. I successfully changed all but one
> filter today (I know, I know - should have done it in the fall but life got
> in the way)
> 
> My on engine fuel filter is almost directly in line with the bulkhead
> separating the main and aft cabins. For the life of me I can't see how to
> get a tool in there to loosen it.
> 
> All ideas and/or suggestions are welcome.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Harry
> s/v Polar Star
> Nyack Boat Club
> Nyack, NY
>