[C320-list] Racor Primary Fuel Filter - 500MA

[Robert E. Sloat]

Ken-Can't comment on the 500MA filters other than do they allow you to 
visibly see any water in the clear botton bowl as on my Hull 894 (2002) 
filter set up?

On location, I see clear advantage to having the filter low and in a fairly 
easy to get to spot.  I assume all 320s have the Racor filter below the rear 
berth near the prop shaft.  In an emergency, I would rather be working down 
there than trying to get into the compartment where the fuel tank is located 
to change or check on a filter.  There also may be a fuel head issue if the 
filter is mounted higher than the original installation.

Bob Sloat
Savannah Hull 894
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Danko" <ken320 at sbcglobal.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 5:35 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Racor Primary Fuel Filter - 500MA


>I am quickly approaching the annual primary fuel filter change and am 
>starting to think about alternatives. I am wondering if anyone has switched 
>their primary fuel filter to the Racor 500MA? The filters for the 500MA are 
>about 1/3rd the price and much easier to change than the stock Racor units 
>(R15?) installed by Catalina. The 500MA is a couple of inches taller and 
>might not fit in the same location. I was thinking that the 500MA could 
>possibly be installed next to the fuel tank. Anyone have any experience or 
>suggestions?
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> Ken Danko
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