I just add diesel from the top when needed, you loose very little when changing the filter. As has been said on the list, a primer pump is another place for a leak and I have not needed it so far. While the flow rates are overkill, it is the smallest I could find that has an easily changeable filter of this type, and the extra capacity does not interfere with it at all. The filter is installed ahead of the pump, as is recommended by Racor to allow it to remove most of the water in the fuel.
I bought mine before the fire cap was required, and still don’t have one - From: NickL via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: October 17, 2021 9:21 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: NickL <svodys...@outlook.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: Racer diesel filter assemblies Dumb question on my part as I never had a Racor type filter previously installed on my boat. 500FG has no priming pump that I can see on the pictures. I suppose this is because one can just pour fuel from top after removing the top cover? My engine is 2GM20 and from the flow rate perspective this filter is an overkill. I was initially going to install Racor 120 but wanted 230R10 for reason of having the priming pump. Thanks Nick On 2021-10-17 9:01 a.m., Paul Fountain via CnC-List wrote: We put a Racor 500 on Perception, located under the sink for easy access, replaces a spin on which was nothing but issues changing the filters and priming. We had a lot of ‘stuff’ in the diesel fuel when we bought Perception, and went thru a lot of filters in the early days. Paul Fountain Perception II 1985 C&C 33-II k/cb Port Credit Yacht Club From: Dave S via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com><mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: October 17, 2021 7:47 AM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com><mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Dave S <syerd...@gmail.com><mailto:syerd...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: Racer diesel filter assemblies Missing some info in my choice below - I agree with Andy’s comments about the shortcomings of the spin-on types which are known to be a PITA, however my installation location could not tidily accommodate a larger filter - also it’s worth checking not only the height of the filter but the required clearances above and below. Dave - 33-2 Sent from my iPhone On Oct 16, 2021, at 8:38 PM, Dave S via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: After wading through the various models and -to me at least- someway confusing product info, recently purchased a new Racor 215R30 as a primary filter for my Yanmar 2GM. I have not installed it yet. Check industrial channels for this as I purchased mine for about 2/3 the price of an identical unit through marine channels. This unit is oversized for our little engines and though it seemed large at first it will install neatly in windstar. (33-2). The model I chose has a glass bowl and integral priming pump. Dave Sent from my iPhone On Oct 16, 2021, at 4:44 PM, David Knecht via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: I am considering replacing my old Racor primary filter assembly (currently 30 µm filter) with one of the newer ones, but I am unsure what the difference is between them and hoping someone can clarify differences I might not recognize. I was initially looking at the 500 series turbine units which start around $200. But there are also 120 series spin on units that are less than $100 and seem like they should work: https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|2349059|2837510&id=133972#<https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1%7C311%7C2349059%7C2837510&id=133972> Does anyone know if there is a reason not to use the less expensive models? I plan to also add a remote vacuum gauge at the helm station if that matters. Thanks- Dave S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
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