[C320-list] Racor filter housing

[ptormey 4square.net]

I looked into the SNAPP but decided against it because it's recommended for outboard motors only. Seems to be a filter location issue. Plastic + Heat in the engine room. 

Anybody got an official update?

Pat
Pat Tormey
s/v Blues Skies
Newport RI

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From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Dave Hupe via C320-list
Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2023 9:41 AM
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-kit
I 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 #32

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  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 ago
The other upgrade I did at the time was to install a petcock at the inlet and outlet of the Racor . I can now isolate the filter and replace without having to crawl into the stern locker to close the valve at the tank .
Cheers ,
Steve Dahl
Sans Souci #412

On 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
>
>