I came across this fuel filter unit while looking for filters online. I was intrigued because I have only ever seen Racor available and they are absurdly expensive for what you are getting. It costs substantially less than Racor, has a spin on filter instead of a bowl and includes a gauge, which I think is an important upgrade. I don’t see an obvious way to bleed it and there is no visual water inspection point. But I check for water rarely, because I have never had any in all the years I have owned a boat with a visual inspection port. I also have a self-bleeding system so suspect this would not have to be bled. I know I could add a gauge to my system, but this gets it all in one neat package. Anyone had experience with a non-Racor system like this? Dave
> http://www.suremarineservice.com/W11BVRK.aspx?gclid=CjwKEAjw_PfGBRDW_sutqMbQsmMSJAAMpUapkNdVKNc5sqeq0tP3Ujt5rEnixaI6CymISR_p7xJl7RoCQyLw_wcB <http://www.suremarineservice.com/W11BVRK.aspx?gclid=CjwKEAjw_PfGBRDW_sutqMbQsmMSJAAMpUapkNdVKNc5sqeq0tP3Ujt5rEnixaI6CymISR_p7xJl7RoCQyLw_wcB> > On Mar 31, 2017, at 4:43 PM, Rick Brass via CnC-List <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Not wanting to come off as a “conspiracy theory” nut, but.... they do sell a > remote oil filter kit that lets you orient the oil filter vertically and in > an area where you can actually get tools and a trash bag around the filter to > catch the oil waste. > > On my M34B the oil filter is so tight against the bottom of the cooling hose > that it becomes a major hassle to even get a strap wrench on the filter. > That, and the mess from dripping oil, becomes a major motivation for buying a > remote kit every time I change the oil. > > So ya think maybe the dumb design is really smart marketing? Or am I just > being a cynic? > > Rick Brass > > From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>] On Behalf Of David Knecht via CnC-List > Sent: Friday, March 31, 2017 7:54 AM > To: CnC CnC discussion list <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> > Cc: David Knecht <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Fuel filter replacement > > (I really wish they had oriented the oil filter up and down instead of > laying it on its side.) > > I second that thought. Whomever designed that placement never changed the > oil filter on one of these engines! Dave > >> > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray> > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT
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