On closer inspection today, the Sierra 21 micron is primary, and there is a Fram P8043 secondary, with drain, mounted on the VW OEM filter holder. There is also a spare Fram P3645 to fit the primary holder. I would feel better if the primary had a drain valve also, to reduce the chance of water reaching the secondary, more costly filter. The system has been working for years, so I'll investigate further before making any changes, although I'll replace the Fram filter with a better brand.
Thanks On Sat, Apr 20, 2019 at 10:57 AM Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Many of us suggest a 30 micron for the primary and a 10 micron for the > secondary. > > Dennis C. > > On Sat, Apr 20, 2019 at 11:37 AM Shawn Wright via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> I noticed the C&C 35-2 with VW diesel that I am planning to purchase has >> a Sierra 18-7846 marine fuel filter, which is listed as a 21 micron >> fuel/water separating filter for gasoline. There is also a Racor filter, >> but I have not inspected it yet. >> >> Is this 21 micron filter ok to use as a primary? It seems that all the >> diesel filters listed at WM are 10 micron, so does this mean everyone uses >> a cheaper 21 micron gasoline filter as primary? I would prefer to have one >> with a visible water separator, and maybe a drain as well, but this is just >> from my automotive diesel experience, maybe marine is different? >> >> >> https://www.westmarine.com/buy/sierra--18-7846-omc-fuel-filter-21-micron--381139 >> >> -- >> Shawn Wright >> shawngwri...@gmail.com >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > -- Shawn Wright shawngwri...@gmail.com
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