Decided to change both oil and fuel filters on Chuckle as I wasnt convinced that they had been done. Oil filter change went smoothly enough once I'd worked out how to use the oil pump. If all else fails read the instructions. Fuel filters were a different matter. The primary fuel filter is located in the stern and is not only inaccesible but it's hard to even see it.
Closed off the fuel tap - didnt realised we had one - drained the filter bowl, undid the holding nut on top and the whole lot promptly fell apart into several pieces. Just had to work out how to reassemble which took several attempts. Remembered to fill filter canister with fresh disel before putting it all together to minimise air locks.
The secondary filter on the engine wasnt much better. Intructions stated undo retaining ring and remove filter bowl. Right. Ended up having to remove the whole filter from the engine and whacking it with a large screwdriver and rubber mallet. Eventually the retaining ring loosened up and I was able to remove the bowl, clean it up, replace the filter and fill with fresh diesel before reassembling. Even remembered to anneal the copper washers on the fuel feed pipes.
Bled the system and it started first time. The engine faltered slightly and then picked up and ran smoothly. Just to be sure I bled the system again the following morning.
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