[C320-list] Racor FUEL Filter

[Peter & Barbara Sheerin]

Yes Warren you do have to bleed it.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "warren updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 12:48 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Racor FUEL Filter


> 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
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> -----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
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