Stus-List Re: Racer diesel filter assemblies

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 14:02:41 -0700

I hate the spin on type as you can’t change the filter easily or without making a mess. And it’s harder to inspect the bowl and the element. On the 500–which I installed on Masquerade—you just take the top off, pull out the element, replace it, and then top off the fuel in the filter with fresh fuel ( I keep a gallon handy for this). 
Bottom line: I would go with the 500. ( And get rid of the metal fire shield, which only gets in the way of taking a good look at the bowl. If that shield is necessary to prevent a fire melting the bowl , then the fire is too far gone anyway. Just another stupid rule.)

Andy
Masquerade 

Andrew Burton
26 Beacon Hill
Newport, RI 
USA 02840

+401 965 5260



On Oct 16, 2021, at 16:44, David Knecht via CnC-List <[email protected]> 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:

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


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