[C320-list] Racor--Comment from Jeff Hare

[Chris Holt]

Hmm.. I don't remember.  I don't remember using a hex wrench to open it but 
that might just be my memory.  I am going down to the boat tomorrow.  I will 
take a look.

Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: <jonvez at comcast.net>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 12:05 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Racor--Comment from Jeff Hare

> Thanks Chris...Is the bleed screw near the manual pump a metal hex type 
> screw?
>
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Chris Holt" <oldman1030 at hotmail.com>
>
>> Jon,
>>
>> At least on my RACOR there is both a shut off and a bleed screw.
>> The connection point where the fuel line comes into the filter there is a
>> nickle sized flat head disc. If you put the line on the disk in-line with
>> the fuel line it is open. Otherwise it is closed. There is also a bleed
>> screw right near the manual pump on the top of RACOR.
>>
>> Chris
>> #447
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From:
>> To: "320 List"
>> Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 9:12 AM
>> Subject: [C320-list] Racor--Comment from Jeff Hare
>>
>> > Hi Jeff,
>> >
>> > I noticed in one of the posts that you mentioned the 'nickle' sized 
>> > plug
>> > on top of the Racor is a shut off. Are you sure that is the case? I use 
>> > it
>> > as a bleed screw. The reason I am curious is because I just replaced my
>> > filters and once I bled the fuel from the screw I tightened it back up. 
>> > If
>> > it is indeed a shutoff and I tightened it to the 'off' position I want 
>> > to
>> > correct before I find out as I'm leaving the breakwater from the
>> > marina...If you could clarify/verify that would be great...
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> >
>> > Jon
>> >
>>
>