I put a Racor filter on my fuel system three years ago. I don't use the engine a whole lot, just to push myself out of the slip and Rock Creek and into the Patapsco River, so I doubt I put more than 30 hours a year on the engine. I keep the fuel topped up and always add MMO and Sta-Bil to the mix.
I've got two questions. First, at the rate I use the engine, is draining the filter just at the beginning of the season enough? I've never had problems with fuel delivery, but just because something bad hasn't happened yet doesn't mean that nothing bad ever will.
Second, when should I consider replacing the filter element? I have no clue as to how a water-separating filter like the Racor works, so it's a black box to me. Since I have the solid metal filter I can't see any water buildup, and I'd hate to let it go too long. As part of this question, is the filter media just a regular filter, or does it have water-trapping features as well?
Thanks for the help!
I've got two questions. First, at the rate I use the engine, is draining the filter just at the beginning of the season enough? I've never had problems with fuel delivery, but just because something bad hasn't happened yet doesn't mean that nothing bad ever will.
Second, when should I consider replacing the filter element? I have no clue as to how a water-separating filter like the Racor works, so it's a black box to me. Since I have the solid metal filter I can't see any water buildup, and I'd hate to let it go too long. As part of this question, is the filter media just a regular filter, or does it have water-trapping features as well?
Thanks for the help!
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