Does your fuel system include a Racor fuel filter/water separator?

[edwardc]

I use a Sierra spin on filter. . .$35 from a local chandlery I plan to just change it every year. . .filters are like $8. . .

This is exactly what I do. Every spring gets a new Sierra filter. Cheap insurance.

[joe_db]

Those are the ones I got rust holes in. So please do keep up the yearly replacement. Also note you can dump them out into a bucket to get water out of them.

This is exactly what I do. Every spring gets a new Sierra filter. Cheap insurance.

[JohnM]

Not Sure

I posted "not sure", though after taking a look, there is an OLD water seperator filter in there. Ordering a Racor today!

[Tryoung]

Why Racor 320R?

Hi Folks,

I don't have a water seperator, but I am looking to add one. The Racor 320R seems to be recommended here, and elsewhere, for the A4. I am curious as to why. Racor lists this model as having a capactiy of 60gph. The 120R model seems to be very similar, but smaller (for a tight engine compartment)and have a capacity of 30gph. Surely it can't be a capacity issue, considering the A4 burns about 1gph? Are there other differences that make the 320R a better fit for the A4?

Thanks,
Tim Young

[joe_db]

The big one holds more water and dirt. Other than that, either one would work.

[PT26]

PT26 has a Racor filter, the first of three fuel filters.

[joe_db]

DOes anyone know why this thread is always at or near the top even if the last post is weeks or monhs old?

[ndutton]

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[marthur]

Not a racor, but the venerable Perko 299. I was cleaning my unit and replacing the plug on the bottom with an easy to use valve (with cap). Should make checking the fuel a snap.

I suppose that someday I won't be able to find filter elements and will have to consider a change, but in the meantime....

[joe_db]

You can blow those elements out with an air compressor if memory serves. It is a bronze mesh.

Not a racor, but the venerable Perko 299. I was cleaning my unit and replacing the plug on the bottom with an easy to use valve (with cap). Should make checking the fuel a snap.

I suppose that someday I won't be able to find filter elements and will have to consider a change, but in the meantime....

[marthur]

I actually soaked my spare in alcohol and dissolved most of the junk. Should be good to go for a long time

[The Garbone]

Mine is a Moeller, Had a Rancor in the box that came with the boat but it had a plastic bowl so went all metal.

[GregH]

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That would be me... for example...

120 Series with metal bowl. New came with the boat. Will be installing it once rebuild is back in.

[jbsoukup]

not Racor. Maybe perko 299? I don't remember but here's a pic http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/at...1&d=1456953564

[tangaroa3]

Dahl with metal bowl.