T&T: Novice Diesel Questions

[Ken Tischler]

Great source for inexpensive filters here...

http://www.marinefilters.com/racortrans.php

Ken Tischler
MV Microship


On 1/1/07, Tom Hofmann <TomHofmann@insightbb.com> wrote:
> Simple questions, if anyone would care to comment:
> (Much will probably be self explanatory, but I'd rather have a heads up from
> experienced mariners anyway.)
>
> 1. If I drain off fluid from my Racors to check for any sediment or water will
> I likely need to do any bleeding of the system?
>
> 2. When I change the filter element can I just fill the Racor unit with diesel
> and avoid having to bleed?
>
> 3. What is a good source for filter elements and other marine diesel parts?
>
> 3. Any maintenance tips, specific to Perkins 6.354s or diesels in general.
>
> All advice and opinions will be greatly appreciated. Happy New Year!
>
>   - Tom
>     MV Refugio
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