On Wed, 7 Jan 2004 10:52:13 +1030, "Geoffrey Freer"
wrote:

I am new to diesel engines, well new to sailing for that matter. I want to
replace both filters on my diesel engine. I know that air in the system
creates problems. Do I fill the filters with diesel first before
reconnection? Do I bleed the filters when connected? Do I bleed air one
filter at a time? I am also replacing the hoses. Do I fill the hoses with
diesel before attempting to start? Any help, advice or suggestion would be
appreciated. Geoff


You didn't say what brand or kind of diesel it is. Some don't need
bleeding and some do.

Personally I wouldn't fill anything with diesel before installing or
fitting. Why pour unfiltered fuel into the system?
Once everything is replaced I would bleed the system with the manual
lift pump while losening one bleed screw at a time, starting closest
to the fuel tank and working to the injectors.

Check your engine manual.

Mark E. Williams