How to Bleed a Sailboat Diesel Engine

[@JGR100]

Thank you Captain John. Simple and easy diagram and explanation.

[@skippertips]

Thanks for your note.

[@CoryBrashares]

a nice step by step visual diagram of what to do. its exactly what i needed, thank you.

[@rogercherton]

Great videos Captain John. I am an experienced sailor but as you know the learning never ends and there is some practices that are better than others. I appreciate your efforts.

[@skippertips]

***** Roger, thanks for your comments.

[@Dronesey]

Simple and helpful video! Thank you!!! I'm trying to bleed my yanmar today!

[@skippertips]

Glad it helped!

[@illiJomusic]

Thanks Captian! Short and to the point

[@skippertips]

You bet. Thanks for your comment.

[@darrellstreet90]

Not sure most engines allow any bleeding of the high pressure lines from the low pressure feed side. On small Yanmars for example you must operate the injection pump by cranking. The the high pressure lines will often clear themselves with a bit of cranking. Love your drawing Captain.

[@skippertips]

Darrell, thanks for your comment. Yes, bleed screws and locations and steps do vary, so check the user manual.

[@DEDREP]

thank you for just making the process clear. no more , no less

[@snakyjake1]

Great video. Question: When I manually pump the lifter and with the fuel filter bleed valve open, I'm not getting any fuel out the valve. I tried for 15 minutes, and not sure if I'm doing something wrong, or if I need to keep doing it for a lot more time?

[@Cyan1902]

Yessss!!! thank you. i only did point b but it worked out perfectly!

[@skippertips]

Michael, thanks for your comment!