[C320-list] Secondary Fuel Filter Bleed Nut Leak

[Gregg Baklund]

My washers are all copper


Gregg Baklund
Paradise #228 1995
Des Moines, WA
206 402-8896
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> On Jun 16, 2020, at 9:35 AM, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> The bleed washers are usually made of nickel and are referred to as "crush
> washers".. They are designed to compress and seal the port. If you over
> tighten them they will leak. You can replace it from:McMaster-Carr
> <https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwi7kZzR4YbqAhUaRjABHSsFCUEQFjAPegQIDBAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcmaster.com%2Fcrush-washers&usg=AOvVaw2QVOrtpBqU0dUEcdsutQ1O>
> 
> Chris Burti
> Commitment #867
> Farmville, NC
> 
> 
>> On Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 12:18 PM Joe Geiger <joe.geiger at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> This is our second season with Vega. After replacing my primary and
>> secondary fuel filters I noticed a small amount of diesel is leaking in to
>> the pan under the motor. Upon inspection it was coming from the bleed nut
>> on the secondary fuel filter on the motor. Just a tiny amount seeping out
>> around the nut and washer.  I tried tightening the nut but it won’t tighten
>> down all the way.
>> 
>> I ordered some replacement nylon washers thinking that might solve the
>> problem but if it is really stripped then it looks like will I have to
>> replace the entire filter body.  Anyone else ever have this problem?
>> Should I just order a new filter body now?
>> 
>> I always top off and add Howes diesel treatment before storing her for the
>> winter and our fuel dock has good quality fuel. I replace both filters
>> yearly but was wondering how often should I replace them?  The Racor says
>> it has a 300 hour lifespan which is more than 2 seasons for me.
>> 
>> 
>> Joe
>> --
>> Joe Geiger
>> “Vega” Hull #722
>> Greenwich Cove, RI
>> 
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