[C320-list] Fuel filter change

[Paul Rickman]

Mike, fuel should flow from the tank, did you open the fuel line from the tank?

When I change mine, I open the bleed screw on top of the Racor to fill the 
filter.
Always works fine for me.

Paul
Affinity 657
Bay Bridge Marina




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From: Mike Paris <mparis495 at gmail.com>
To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Thu, August 12, 2010 2:49:32 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel filter change

There is definitely not a seal on mine so pumping is useless. I looked at that 
upgrade kit and it seems worth it. I called a local supplier and he said it goes 
for only $34.95 (Ricor part # RK20025-25-01). He has to order it so I'm going to 
look other places. 


Fuel does not flow out of the line from the tank now - even with the Ricor 
removed. Is that because the prime is gone?

Mike
#734

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 12, 2010, at 7:43 AM, "Karl Mielenhausen _/)" <C320 at suddenlink.net> 
wrote:

> 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
> 
> 
> -- 
> Karl Mielenhausen
> Catalina 320 Hull 690