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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%
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Old 10-20-2011, 11:32 AM
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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.
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Old 10-24-2011, 12:10 PM
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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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This is exactly what I do. Every spring gets a new Sierra filter. Cheap insurance.
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Old 05-28-2012, 06:23 AM
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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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Old 09-05-2012, 01:55 PM
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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?

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Old 10-11-2012, 11:05 AM
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The big one holds more water and dirt. Other than that, either one would work.
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PT26 has a Racor filter, the first of three fuel filters.
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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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Old 04-18-2013, 09:49 AM
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Someone casts a vote but does not comment. The current vote counts as current thread activity.
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Old 05-12-2013, 01:57 PM
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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....
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Old 05-12-2013, 03:52 PM
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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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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....
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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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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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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.
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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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Dahl with metal bowl.
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Fuel delivery.

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Yes! to Racor fuel Filter
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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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.
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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.

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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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Mine is a Perko with some kind of cleanable permanent filter inside.

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