[C320-list] Changing the Racor Filter

[sail-ability at sympatico.ca]

I will send photos but it is a white serated knob in the middle top of the filter housing and you should be able to loosen it with your fingers, it has fairly long threaded portion on it so don't get discouraged. It will pull out a couple of inches sort of like the pumps on the old Coleman stoves, and it works pretty slick.

Cheers

JohnM


 
> From: bkuether at comcast.net
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 20:26:49 -0400
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Changing the Racor Filter
> 
> I have had two racor's and have NEVER seen this! Can you send a picture or 
> diagram? Are you sure its on a stock filter assembly or one of them there 
> fancy ones!?!?!?!?!?
> 
> -Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
> "Independence"
> 2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
> Middle River, MD
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
> To: <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 8:02 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Changing the Racor Filter
> 
> 
> 
> I just changed the Racor filter on hull #574 and you don't need to put 
> anything into the new filter. The Racor body has a small hand pump on it and 
> once everything is assembled all you need to do is unscrew the pump handle 
> and pump away and fuel will be sucked from the tank into the filter 
> assembly. This will also bleed the secondary engine filter if you have 
> changed that as well.
> 
> Cheers
> 
> JohnM
> 
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > From: conneelythomas at aol.com
> > Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 03:56:30 -0400
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Changing the Racor Filter
> >
> >
> > I WOULD CHANGE # 11. I REFILL THE FILTER WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID. IT IS 
> > EASER TO HANDLE AND WILL CLEAN THE INJECTORS. ( OLD TRUCK MECHANIC TRICK)
> > TOM 916
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jon Vez <jonvez at comcast.net>
> > To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> > Sent: Sat, May 15, 2010 4:52 pm
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Changing the Racor Filter
> >
> >
> > I use this approach except for the #2. I simply use a gallon zip lock bag
> > nd place it around the racor. Twist it off and let the bag catch the
> > uel....
> > -----Original Message-----
> > rom: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> > mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Brad Kuether
> > ent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 9:28 AM
> > o: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > ubject: Re: [C320-list] Changing the Racor Filter
> > Easy.
> > 1. Shut off the fuel. Port rear access, look on top of the fuel tank
> > owards the front. - is on + is off.
> > . Find a container. I use a small aluminum baking pan 3X6 and mold it to
> > it under the Racor.
> > . Get some paper towels a strategically position them around the pan to
> > ake sure fuel doesn't get to the wick hole.
> > . Twist off the entire unit, (Easier) and drop it into the pan.
> > . Move it out and tip the contents of the racor into another container, or
> > ame container whatever you want to do.
> > . Clean up the racor head with paper towels making sure all the fuel and
> > whatever" is off.
> > . Take the racor assembly topside and disconnect the bowl from the filter.
> > . Clean out the bowl.
> > . Re-assemble. Be sure to use both new gaskets.
> > 0. Put a thin layer of diesel on both gaskets.
> > 1. Fill with fresh diesel fuel.
> > 2. Screw the new filter back on the racor head.
> > 3. Cleanup all traces of diesel in the work area.
> > 4. Bleed, start, check for leaks.
> > -Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
> > Independence"
> > 004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
> > iddle River, MD
> >
> > ---- Original Message ----- 
> > rom: "Max Ruddy" <maxruddy at gmail.com>
> > o: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> > ent: Friday, May 14, 2010 10:31 PM
> > ubject: Re: [C320-list] Changing the Racor Filter
> >
> > ello Everyone:
> > Can anyone give me some basic advice for changing the Racor filter? Also,
> > hould the fluid in the clear bottom cup be drained periodically. How do
> > ou re-prime the system, and is this necessary?
> > Thanks for your help in advance.
> > Max
> > ail La Vie
> > illon, Colorado
> > 270
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