Author Topic: 1979 Pearson 323 Volvo Penta MD11 fuel and air filters question  (Read 302 times)

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1979 Pearson 323 Volvo Penta MD11 fuel and air filters question
« on: September 08, 2025, 08:05:02 PM »
Diamond Girl is a 1979 Pearson 323 (hull 163) with a Volvo Penta MD11 diesel engine that is running great.  I need to change the fuel filter (I have an internal filter canister on the engine, and an water separator mounted above the engine on the port side).  Can someone provide a supplier for ordering the correct part(s)? 

I'm assuming I'll need to pump air out of the fuel lines after I change the fuel filter.  Any tips/suggestions when doing this?  I have the manual and have read those instructions, but just looking for 'real world' encounters with this process. 

How do I go about cleaning the air filters?  Are there parts I need for the air filters? 
Tom
'Diamond Girl'
1979 Pearson 323
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