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Javi installs washable diesel pre-filters on two of Regina's three diesel tanks to catch diesel algae ("moco") before it reaches the engine's fuel circuit.0:50 The core modification converts a standard non-serviceable inline diesel filter into a reusable unit by cutting the housing with a Dremel or metal hacksaw, then reassembling it with a flat gasket and stainless-steel sanitary clamps salvaged from the boat's watermaker external pump — a coincidental perfect fit.5:47 The clamps work by pressing the two halves of the filter body face-to-face rather than using a bevel, creating a secure, tool-free seal.6:28 Each filter installs in the tank outlet line, not the return line.4:03 With two filters fitted, one per tank, a blocked filter means switching to the other tank immediately while the clogged unit is removed, rinsed, and refitted.1:24 Javi notes that smaller glass-bodied demountable motorcycle fuel filters exist but shipping to the Canary Islands takes roughly a month, making the DIY conversion the practical choice.7:33 The takeaway: a standard sealed inline diesel filter can be made washable and reusable with a hacksaw cut, a flat gasket, and appropriately sized stainless clamps.

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