[C320-list] Fuel filter change

[Karl Mielenhausen _/)]

Yes, there should be seals on the RACOR primer pump shaft but you won't be  
able to see them.
When I bought my boat, I quickly over extended the stroke and pulled the  
shaft right out.
RACOR sent me replacement parts at no charge.
It looks like they have since redesigned the priming mechanism and offer a  
new kit but you also need a new head.

Look for more details on page 5 of this pdf.....
http://www.catalina320.com/filemgmt/visit.php?lid=140

Karl



On Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:54:51 -0400, Mike Paris <mparis495 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I tried the small pump on top of the Racor without success. This brings  
> up another question, should this pump have seals on it? Mine just pulls  
> freely through the unit without any resistance and it is just the white  
> star-like knob with the metal shaft. I guessing this may be the problem.  
> Has anyone else had problems with Racor priming pump?
>
> BTW: There's error in my original message - I can't get the SECONDARY  
> filter primed and bled.
>
> Very frustrated at this point with this simple maintenance job. I have  
> week-long trip scheduled for Monday and had to cancel a family trip  
> today.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
> #734
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 12, 2010, at 3:47 AM, hcreech at comcast.net wrote:
>
>> Mike,
>> There is a white plastic knob on the top of the Racor filter, unscrew  
>> and remove, you may even have to pump, this will fill the filter to  
>> overflowing. I am assuming that the fuel cutoff is turned on. Then you  
>> can pump to prime the secondary filter or use the oil pump method at  
>> the banjo assembly which frankly works better and faster.
>>
>>
>> Herb Creech
>> Cloud Chaser 606
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Mike Paris" <mparis495 at gmail.com>
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 12:02:13 AM
>> Subject: [C320-list] Fuel filter change
>>
>> I'm trying to bleed the line and I can't get the primary filter primed.  
>> The R20 is filled with gas. Gaskets for both filters are in place and  
>> snug. I pump endlessly without results.
>>
>> Yanmar 3gm30
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Mike P
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone


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Karl Mielenhausen
Catalina 320 Hull 690