Dennis, Andy, thanks for the comments. I have a very long and growing body of info, itemizing projects for the new boat.
Dave Sent from my iPhone > On May 28, 2023, at 8:30 AM, Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Dave, > > Yes, the Racor 500 gasket can be an issue. A new gasket and o-ring should be > supplied with each element. They should be replaced. The gasket is square. > It can get twisted but usually not. > > The most frequent issue with the Racor 500's is neither the gasket or o-ring > but warping of the top. If the T-handle screw is over-tightened, it can warp > the top of the filter, depressing the top into a concave shape. Then you > don't get a good seal and air leakage can result. > > An infrequent issue is chipping of the paint on the top rim of the filter > body. However, the gasket usually will still make for a good seal. > > Overall, the Racor 500MA is, IMHO, a great upgrade to a boat's fuel system. > Even better with the T-handle replaced with a vacuum gauge Larger boats may > opt for the dual version Racor 75500 Max series. But $1500 is quite pricey. > > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pe9zcl-E0aQRl-Cu9cW8VqpeLEo9Gek3/view?usp=drive_link > > Again, I keep a small jug of diesel on board just in case I need to top off > the filter after an element change. > -- > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > >> On Sun, May 28, 2023 at 6:13 AM Dave S <syerd...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I do wonder about racor filters, and the various other ‘upgrades’. Racors >> seem to be the default upgrade, yet are often cited as a source of >> problems/air leaks. You mention the finicky gasket. Thoughts? >> >> Dave >> >> > > >
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