Re: catalina27-talk: RACOR Filter Problem

[Andy T. Rusten]

Racor is approved for engine compartment useage. They put them under about half the class 8 diesels on the highways, BUT  they are famous for sucking air !!! and they do make metal bowls... Personally , I would put in one of the Fleetguard spin on metal units with the water seperator inside the unit.  FS1000 is the number or something like that. It has a water drain on the bottom too that you can put a short hose on the check your fuel...   The other good news is that you can but that filter at virtually any OEM or WD filter supplier and the head to mount it with such as Brattain Intl or Freightliner...or FleetPride   Much cheaper way to go   Andy     ----- Original Message ----- From: Ralph E. Ahseln To: [ 27 Catalina ] Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 11:58 AM Subject: catalina27-talk: RACOR Filter Problem Oh Wise and Worldly,   A little problem popped up Again on my C27   The RACOR diesel filter is a spin on... 120A  model   I have been having problems with a Fuel Leak at the inspection bowl of the fuel filter. New filters and "O" rings don't seem to solve the problem.   I know NOT to tighten too much and all that..  but no matter what I do the darned thing begins to leak within a few hours of replacing the filter. I'm convinced that the engine vibration works it loose a bit, but I can't seem to solve the problem    I've had to loosen, then tighten the filter bowl to find the ONE tiny spot that seems keep it from leaking. Of course in the process, Fuel flies and soak up pads get full..   The Water/inspection bowl.. (Clear Amber plastic bowl) is the original Older part. I've inspected it for cracks or nicks and it appears to be in good shape. My thinking, at this stage, is, That the bowl is somehow WARPED and won't allow the "O" ring to seat properly.. but that sure is a Stretch for thinking..   A funny thing, Looking at the new WEST MARINE catalog's Filter pages, there is an Advisory about the ABYC saying that Racor filters mounted in an engine compartment must pass a heat test or have a HEAT SHIELD .. And..  that Racor has Replacement Metal bowls for the Plastic ones..   Now THAT makes me suspicious..   Anyone got a Comment, Hint or Solution ?       Ralph Ahseln Oblio Gresham OR