[C320-list] Racor FUEL Filter

[Bruce Stanley]

thanks Peter
I would have thought the new O ring would have been included in the
replacement Filter.
Thanks again
Bruce Stanley
Sydney
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On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 7:00 PM, Peter & Barbara Sheerin <
sheerinp at bigpond.net.au> wrote:

> Bruce I have just serviced my Racor filter this afternoon.
> 1. You need to turn off fuel supply at tank.
> 2. The whole bottom section screws off. Either use large multi grips or
> same tool to remove oil filter.
> 3. Filter element should pull out.
> 4.You will need to purchase new O ring from Chandelry.
> 5. Easy to bleed line. Turn taps back on at fuel tank, unscrew plastic
> plunger on top of filter and pump up and down, you will hear filter filling,
> there is a bleed screw at top loosen this to bleed air out. Then small
> manual pump on side of fuel pump, prime this, will fill secondary filter.
> Then run motor at idle to check all seals.
> Remember not to overtighten anywhere.
> Good Luck Peter Sheerin #1096
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce Stanley" <
> brucestanley36 at gmail.com>
> To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 2:24 PM
> Subject: [C320-list] Racor FUEL Filter
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>  I need help and encouragement for changing my
>> RACOR SPIN-ON-SERIES R15P Fuel filter.
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>> Some time ago there was a thread on this ... memory tells me that it was
>> good to use a quality plastic bag and nappies to soak up any spillage.
>> Questions:
>> 1) do you first turn the Fuel OFF at the top of the Racor Filter assembly?
>> 2) which bolt or screw do I access to do this Turn-Off on the Racor?
>> 3) is it hard to loosen and remove the R15P filter?
>> 4) do "O" rings come with the new Racor?
>> 5) on my Yanmar 3YM30 is it easy to bleed at the Secondary Filter?
>> 6) any other advice/procedure is appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Bruce Stanley
>> C320 #1084 / Sydney Australia
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