DIY Diesel Fuel Filter change on Caterpillar 3126 engines on Calypso II
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
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See how we change the secondary diesel fuel filters on Calypso II's 3126 Caterpillar diesel engines. Last week we changed the oil and the oil filters. this weeks project is a bit simpler but not without its own challenges. A diesel engine fuel system is closed and has no air in it. By putting a new fuel filter on, we are introducing air to the system. In order to purge the air out, we need to use the mechanical lift pump on the side of the engine. This pump allows us to manually purge the air so that the engine will start.
It can take up to 150 strokes of the pump or more but it's worth it. The batteries on Calypso II were a bit low and we struggled a bit to get the engines started. In another video, we will examine the condition of the batteries and determine if they need to be replaced.
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TIP i learned from my mechanic, everytime I change the fuel filter we had Diesel STP fuel injector cleaner inside the new filter, It will clean your injectors, plus removing air from entering the system. Great advise, and you will have cleaner injectors everytime you change the fuel filter.
Great tip!
Next time pre fill the the new filter with fuel, it helps prime the engine and prevents wicking which is a combo of a dry filter and air pockets within
No. It's a wrong ideal,.....never try that with cat 3126 motor ...
You are making good videos...keep up the good work on these...really enjoy your adventures.
Thanks! Lots of great content coming up including an anchor give away. Stay tuned!
When changing that fuel filter. Top it off when you screw it on and should start right up without using the hand pump.
Thats great advice. do you keep a small tank of diesel in order to do this?
@@CruisingCalypso yes, keep a small tank of fresh diesel, and top the filter full then screw it up, that way you wont have any air inside the filter.
i think you used wrong bleeder .should be the one above the filter been the highest point . NEVER use a wrench
What micron racor filter are you running?
30 microns