[C320-list] Racor FUEL Filter

[Bruce Stanley]

Thanks Allan!
Bruce Stanley
Sydney Australia
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On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 9:39 PM, Allan S. Field <allan.field at verizon.net>wrote:

> Bruce - The new O-ring does come with the new filter.  Wet the ring with a
> little diesel on your finger when replacing.  Also, note that the shutoff
> at
> the tank must be turned off.  I use an oil filter wrench to remove the fuel
> filter. - Allan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bruce
> Stanley
> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 4:51 AM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Racor FUEL Filter
>
> thanks Peter
> I would have thought the new O ring would have been included in the
> replacement Filter.
> Thanks again
>
> =====================================
> 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
> >
> >
> >
> >  I need help and encouragement for changing my
> >> RACOR SPIN-ON-SERIES R15P Fuel filter.
> >>
> >> 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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