[C320-list] Secondary Fuel Filter Bleed Nut Leak

[Jon Vez]

They are using Nylon now...

On Tue, Jun 16, 2020, 2:00 PM Joe Geiger <joe.geiger at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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?
>
> --
> Joe Geiger
> Vega #722
> Greenwich Cove, RI
>
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> > 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
> >
> >
> > 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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