[C320-list] Question on changing out the fuel filters

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Mike,

If you have a 200 series Racor, there should be a large white plastic 'knob' on the top and in the center. If you unscrew this, it becomes the manual pump for the primary. For the secondary (on the engine) you need to back off (not remove) the hex screw that sits on top of the filter body. As for the hand pump not budging, that would be a problem. The one trick with that is that when pushed down initially it feels like it has been fully decompressed, but you need to push further when you feel some resistance to get the pump to actually move the fuel. Once the fuel starts coming out of the top of the filter without bubbles, tighten down the hex. I usually need to give it a good amount of throttle the first few times I try to start after changing filters--Hope this helps and good luck!

Regards,

Jon Vez

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "mike gutshall" <mikegutshall at msn.com> 

> I have looked at a number of write ups on changing the fuel filters and bleeding 
> the lines but have failed to succeed with my first attempt at the routine. 
> 
> Can anyone offer some insight that may help me. 
> a.. 3 cyl Yanmar 
> b.. Racor R20P filter 
> c.. I see no manual pump on the Racor unit 
> d.. the handle on the manual pump mounted on the starboard side of the engine 
> will not budge 
> e.. I bled the injector lines and the engine ran for about 5 minutes and 
> stopped 
> f.. Further bleeding via turning over the engine (with comp. releases open) 
> failed to get the fuel flowing 
> g.. I am pretty sure that I have air in the system but can not figure out a 
> way to pump fuel 
> It will take two to three weeks for a repair service to show up and I would like 
> to take another run at this and try to get back on the water as soon as 
> possible. 
> 
> Does anyone have any suggestions? 
> 
> Thanks 
> Mike G 
> Alibi 401 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: jonvez at comcast.net 
> To: C320-List 
> Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 2:46 PM 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Racor--Comment from Jeff Hare 
> 
> 
> For those interested, their is no shut off valve on the 200 series Racor's. 
> The plastic nickel like plug is actually a vent plug. Here is Racor's comment: 
> 
> HI: Jon their is not a shut off on the head of the 200 series.(See attached 
> file: 22360 Rev C (200 Series).pdf) 
> 
> 
> 
> Regards, 
> 
> Jon Vez 
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Chris Holt" > 
> 
> > 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 
> > > 
> >