[C320-list] Fuel filter change

[Mike Paris]

Yes the tank valve is open. 

I'm having trouble getting that pump replacement kit fast. I'd like have it over-nighted so I can still depart Monday. 

Mike 

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On Aug 12, 2010, at 9:38 AM, Paul Rickman <ilove2sail at verizon.net> wrote:

> 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
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> 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