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Sent: October 17, 2021 9:21 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: NickL
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
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*Sent:* October 17, 2021 7:47 AM
*To:* Stus-List
*Cc:* Dave S
*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
Perception II
1985 C 33-II k/cb
Port Credit Yacht Club
From: Dave S via CnC-List
Sent: October 17, 2021 7:47 AM
To: Stus-List
Cc: Dave S
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
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
might be a better deal, but
I put about 15 h on the engine a year, so the solution is pretty cost effective.
Marek
1994 C270 ”Legato”
Ottawa, ON
From: Dave S via CnC-List
Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2021 8:39 PM
To: David Knecht via CnC-List
Cc: Dave S
Subject: Stus-List Re: Racer diesel
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
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
Why are you replacing what you have? If it ain't broke...you know the rest.
Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
Rose City YC
Portland, OR
On Sat, Oct 16, 2021 at 1:44 PM David Knecht via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> I am considering replacing my old Racor primary filter assembly
