[C320-list] Racor FUEL Filter

[warren updike]

One point perhaps overlooked, before priming the secondary fuel filter,
don't you have to open the bleed valve on that filter? Otherwise, where
would the air go?

I can't say re. the Yanmar, but with the Perkins, I fill the Racor nearly
full with clean fuel, install, open the bleed valve on the secondary filter
(not on the Racor,) then, using the pump on the Racor, prime both filters
from the Racor. After this, the engine will start and stop a couple of times
then run easily. I let it run for at least 5 min. to insure the lines are
purged.

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay



-----Original Message-----
From: Peter & Barbara Sheerin [mailto:sheerinp at bigpond.net.au] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 3:01 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Racor FUEL Filter

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