[C320-list] Secondary Fuel Filter Bleed Nut Leak

[Chris Burti]

Definitely crush washers. 

Best Regards,
Chris Burti

> On Jun 16, 2020, at 12:56 PM, Gregg Baklund <gb.sailfun32 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> My washers are all copper
> 
> 
> Gregg Baklund
> Paradise #228 1995
> Des Moines, WA
> 206 402-8896
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> 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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