I have used Racor 2 micron filters as my primary for 35 years. I have only one
instance of them clogging and that is because they weren't changed in 3 years
because of very low hours on the engine during that time. I now have a vacuum
gauge on the filter in place of the T-handle and will be able to better monitor
when a change is needed. By using the 2 micron filters as my primary, I need
to change my secondary filters (more difficult to change) less frequently.
If 2 micron filters clog too frequently, go with the next bigger sieve (10
microns).
Alan Lewis
"Victoria"
Gulfstar 41 #160
Lying Kittery, ME
K1ALL
> From: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]
> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:17:55 -0500
> Subject: [Liveaboard] Diesel filters
>
> Hi all
>
> I have a few questions for y'all :-)
>
> I have a Volvo md17c from 1980. It has worked well for me so far but is
> starting to build some scale. I took off the thermostat housing and found
> there is no thermostat inside. I wonder if I could be running the engine too
> cold?
>
> I also want ro change the original fuelfilter setup with a racor water
> separator. Some say I should use 2 micron some say 10 some even 30. The old
> one is so rusted I cannot read how much it was. I am not sure if there is a
> secondary filter on the engine.
>
> What say ye :-)
>
> Thanks for the hgelp
>
> Regards John
> S/V Free Spirit
> Miami
>
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