[C320-list] New member/basic question

[Daryl Hunt]

Hi Jack,

     I haven't been following this whole discussion so forgive me if 
this has already been suggested.  On Believe, I noticed dripping from 
the "banjo" fitting on the secondary fuel filter of my 3GM30F.  It's 
located on the starboard side of the engine. After searching the web, I 
found that it's a known issue 
<https://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?threads/yanmar-diesel-fuel-leak-at-fuel-filter.8227/> 
that the bleeder plug washers can compress beyond functioning and have 
to be replaced.  There are copper "crush" washers and nylon washers.  I 
haven't been able to find a source for the copper ones but the nylon 
washers are available from several Yanmar part sellers.

Fuel bleeder plug washer, Yanmar part number : 23418-060000,

Best regards,
Daryl

(585) 233-7814

On 8/2/2018 2:44 PM, Jack Brennan wrote:
> Well, after several hours of crawling around, cleaning everything and 
> running the diesel, I've come to the conclusion that someone changed 
> the fuel filter, dumped some diesel in the bilge and never cleaned it up.
>
> The diesel soaked into absorbent pads under the engine and continually 
> tainted the bilge water from the stuffing box as it passed through on 
> the way to the bilge pump.
>
> There was no diesel near the water tank or in the little collection 
> pond for the stuffing box. Fuel filter, fuel pump and all lines are 
> good. I can't see any other path for diesel from a leaking tank to 
> make it to the bilge pump. Am I missing something?
>
> Also, anyone know what kind of fuel filter that is?
>
> Thanks again for all of the help.
>
> Jack Brennan
> 1998 Catalina 320
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
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