[C320-list] Need help on a filter

[Warren Updike]

Art, here is the filter info I have for our Perkins:
Fuel filter: Racor 220 Series R24S(2micron), 
Engine fuel filter: Perkins 130366120, Fram 3627, NAPA 3386
Oil Filter: Perkins 140516990, Fram PH2951, NAPAGold 1348

As far as I know, there is nothing particular about the engine fuel filter. However, the Perking oil filter has a built-in bypass valve that insures oil flow should the filter become overloaded with debris. Thus, even should the filter fail, oil should continue to flow to prevent engine damage. I believe the Fram and NAPAGold filter I listed provide this bypass capability.

Auto supply stores, local or online, will have x-ref info to provide a filter compatible with the Perkins version.

You may order original Perkins parts from www.tadiesels.com or any authorized Perkins dealer. Check with them for the current Perkins part nos, as they have changed in the past.

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay

-----Original Message-----
From: Artstree [mailto:artstree at aol.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 10:16 PM
To: Catalina 320 List
Subject: [C320-list] Need help on a filter

I was getting ready to winterize Tortuga and found the engine fuel filter leaking.  What the previous owner had on there was a NAPA filter. I have a Perkins engine in a 95 model # 243. Any help on an owners manual or source and part number for the filter is appreciated.

Art Harden
"Tortuga" Catalina 320 IPAD
937-477-5544 (m)