[C320-list] Secondary Fuel Filter Bleed Nut Leak

[Joe Geiger]

I have a 3GM30F and I referred to the Yanmar Parts Catalog for that part (part # 23418-060000). The description says GASKET 6, NYLON.  If that doesn’t work I’ll try the copper or nickel ones from McMaster-Carr. Thanks for the link.

Should I be changing both filters every year?

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Joe Geiger
Vega #722
Greenwich Cove, RI



> On Jun 16, 2020, at 12:35 PM, 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
> 
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> 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
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>> Joe Geiger
>> “Vega” Hull #722
>> Greenwich Cove, RI
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