[C320-list] Racor filter housing

[jackbrennan]

I'm traveling, so just a short response.I replaced mine with a Racor 500 with a pressure gauge on top. I mounted it in the stern locker, bolted to the bulkhead for the aft cabin.Easy to check and service, unlike the original. I also replaced the fuel lines, a good idea after 20 years.Jack BrennanSent via the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
-------- Original message --------From: Dave Hupe via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> Date: 7/15/23  9:41 AM  (GMT-05:00) To: C320-List at Catalina320.com Cc: Dave Hupe <hoopdtwo at yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Racor filter housing Consider this Racor SNAPP disposable unit that I just learned about. You replace the whole assembly via quick-connect fittings. https://defender.com/en_us/racor-snapp-disposable-fuel-filter-water-separator-kitI don't yet have personal experience with it, but depending how often you change your filter, the cost (about $60) may be worth it.Dave Hupe 1994 C320 #32Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android    On Sat, Jul 15, 2023 at 9:23 AM, Cheryl Dahl via C320-list<c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:   Tom ,I replaced mine a couple of years agoThe other upgrade I did at the time was to install a petcock at the inletand outlet of the Racor . I can now isolate the filterand replace without having to crawl into the stern locker to close thevalve at the tank .Cheers ,Steve DahlSans Souci #412On Fri, Jul 14, 2023 at 1:00 PM Michael Paris via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:> I replaced mine in 2011. The Racor part # was 230R2. It’s readily> available from numerous online sites. Google: “Racor R230R2.”>> Mike> Mojo #734>> > On Jul 14, 2023, at 12:42 PM, Tom Talling via C320-list <> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:> >> >> > Has anybody had to replace their Racor filter housing for the diesel> engine. If so where did you get the replacement and was it readily> available?> >> > Regards,> >> > Tom Talling> > One Shot. #978> > 215-262-1427> > Ttalling at gmail.com> >> >> > Please excuse my brevity.> >> > Sent from my iPhone> >> >> On Jul 11, 2023, at 9:35 PM, Christopher Nichols via C320-list <> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:> >>> >>   Just a quick post for those with the above. If you get a little> >>  seawater exiting the pump handle shaft when in operation then this is a> >>  20 minute fix for you.> >>  What is likely to have happened is that a shoddy little stainless> >>  spring that tensions the shaft seal has corroded.  Ours did so in only> >>  2 years after replacing the whole pump.> >>  You need to remove the piston and head assembly. Note this does not> >>  mean removing the 6 screws - just unscrew the part that the handle> >>  locks into - it has flats so you can use a pipe wrench - you may even> >>  be able to use the handle itself. Cover the jaws of your wrench in tape> >>  to avoid marring the plastic.> >>  The whole pump handle, shaft and piston come out along with the> >>  top-seal.> >>  Give it a good wash ;-)> >>  Now turn it upside down and look inside the top unit that you> >>  unscrewed. You will see a black seal with a groove. In the groove will> >>  be corroded bits of the offending spring.> >>  Hook them out.> >>  Get an o ring about 3/4in overall diameter and with about 3mm cross> >>  section. Cut it so you have a broken circle.> >>  Use a flat head screwdriver to gently persuade it into the slot vacated> >>  by the corroded spring and work out how much to trim off the overall> >>  length of the o-ring.> >>  (I'm sure purists will remove the handle and get the precise o-ring> >>  specs but my handle would not budge. )> >>  Wedge the cut o-ring into the slot and slather with vaseline.> >>  Reassemble and enjoy no more leaks.> >>  Chris> >>  #476>>