[C320-list] Any experience with the Racor Vent air/fuel Separator??

[Robert E. Sloat]

Jon-No experience with the Racor device.

My drill at the fuel dock is to have my spouse or the attendant if available 
read off the gallons dispensed
and when we get within 1-2 gallons of estimated fill needed, slow down the
flow rate until you hear a little gurgling in the fill hose.  Fill up is
normally done during the week when there is time for patience at the fuel
dock.  I also have a fuel absorbent type cloth in one hand at the vent just
in case.

In 9 seasons the only overflow was on commissioning when the
dealer gave me a free first fill up and he filled the tank fairly quickly.
Only a small amount of fuel came out of the tank vent most all of which and 
was
caught by a towel he held near the vent.

Bob Sloat
Savannah #894
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jon Vez" <jonvez at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 7:07 AM
Subject: [C320-list] Any experience with the Racor Vent air/fuel Separator??


> Does anyone have any experience this? Although I use the hours/GPH method
> for filling, I still end up having to catch some fuel out of the vent and
> want to eliminate the potential for spillage completely.
>
> My questions are:
>
> *Is the diameter a problem? The unit is 4" in diameter and I want to make
> sure that there is enough clearance against the hull for the filter to
> remain vertical.
>
> *Does this just move the problem to overfill at the deck fill?
>
>
>
> Recommendations/other suggestions would be appreciated..Thanks
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Jon Vez
>
> Solstice #582
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>