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View Poll Results: Does your fuel system include a Racor fuel filter/water separator? | |||
Yes | 200 | 50.00% | |
Not a Racor, but some other brand | 147 | 36.75% | |
No filter/separator installed | 48 | 12.00% | |
Don't know; not sure | 5 | 1.25% | |
Voters: 400. You may not vote on this poll |
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#76
IP: 128.183.140.38
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This is exactly what I do. Every spring gets a new Sierra filter. Cheap insurance.
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@(^.^)@ Ed 1977 Pearson P-323 "Dolce Vita" with rebuilt Atomic-4 |
#77
IP: 199.173.226.236
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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.
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#78
IP: 74.75.28.52
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Not Sure
I posted "not sure", though after taking a look, there is an OLD water seperator filter in there. Ordering a Racor today!
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#79
IP: 136.1.1.102
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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 |
#80
IP: 199.173.224.31
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The big one holds more water and dirt. Other than that, either one would work.
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#81
IP: 70.192.194.151
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PT26 has a Racor filter, the first of three fuel filters.
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Paul S/V PT26 1971 Grampian G26 W/A4 "The Devil never comes to you with a pitchfork and a ball of fire" |
#82
IP: 96.234.175.34
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DOes anyone know why this thread is always at or near the top even if the last post is weeks or monhs old?
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#83
IP: 24.152.131.153
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Someone casts a vote but does not comment. The current vote counts as current thread activity.
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Neil 1977 Catalina 30 San Pedro, California prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22 Had my hands in a few others |
#84
IP: 76.122.168.101
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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.... |
#85
IP: 72.45.14.161
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You can blow those elements out with an air compressor if memory serves. It is a bronze mesh.
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#86
IP: 76.122.168.101
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I actually soaked my spare in alcohol and dissolved most of the junk. Should be good to go for a long time
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#87
IP: 108.90.160.12
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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.
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Gary 78' Catalina 30 #1179 www.svknotaclew.wordpress.com |
#88
IP: 72.38.49.109
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Quote:
120 Series with metal bowl. New came with the boat. Will be installing it once rebuild is back in. |
#89
IP: 108.79.1.46
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not Racor. Maybe perko 299? I don't remember but here's a pic http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/at...1&d=1456953564
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#90
IP: 72.45.49.55
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Dahl with metal bowl.
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#91
IP: 108.172.154.25
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Fuel delivery.
yes I have the Racor fuel filter a new one I still have a fuel starvation problem, could it be the pump I think its still the original.
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#92
IP: 76.7.98.236
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Estrella. Welcome to the forum. You may want to start a thread over in the "Fuel System" category providing more info on your issue. Symptoms, past work/maintenance, how your system is set up and some history on how the A-4 has run in the past. There are many things that can cause fuel starvation symptoms.
Dan S/V Marian Claire |
#93
IP: 161.213.49.150
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Estrella
Another welcome aboard. From the forum home page scroll down to "discussion topics." Click on "fuel system". The start a new thread button is in the upper left. The fuel system is divided into two major parts: The tank and what is after the tank. There are ways to figure out which area is causing the problem. If it turns out the problem is after the tank there are ways to isolate and test each component - filters, fuel pump, carburetor. Notice how this approach eliminates guessing. There are many causes for lack of power. Inadequate fuel to the engine is only one of them. The members of this forum will be able to guide you to the correct diagnosis and repair. Give us some background when you are ready to get started. TRUE GRIT |
#94
IP: 68.173.42.115
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Sierra 18-7845 fuel filter installed when the PO changed over to the electric fuel pump several years ago, change it every spring and have not had any issues.
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#95
IP: 71.244.241.97
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Mine is a Perko with some kind of cleanable permanent filter inside.
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