Primary / secondary Fuel Filter discussion

[kwaltersmi]

Just for perspective, my Racor between the tank and pump is a R24T (10 micron) and then I use the factory Universal spin-on engine filter (part #298854, not sure the micron rating).

My engine was a new install in 2011 and I haven't changed the screen in the fuel pump yet, but I do have one in the spares kit. My M25XPB also has the small "hidden" filter on the backside, but I haven't changed it yet either. I replaced my fuel tank last season due to corrosion.

[Ron Hill]

Walt : The small hidden filter (screen) on the side of the M25XPB and M35BC doesn't need to be changed.
Got that info from an older parts guy at Engine One (a Westerbeake dealer) .... If you have a Racor filter.

It's serves the purpose just like the screen in the Facit electric fuel pump - to keep "chunks" out of the pump.

A thought

[Jim Hardesty]

from Mainsail

Something is wrong with either how it is plumbed or the filter or filter head itself.

I will take a close look at the plumbing and the filter head in the next couple of weeks.  Does anyone know a contact at Racor that can answer questions I may have?
Jim

[KWKloeber]

Jim,

"you didn't get it from me"

kk

Mike Noldin
Technical Service Specialist
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Racor Division
209-575-5764
(fax) 209-575-5757
email:  mnoldin@parker.com

[Jim Hardesty]

"you didn't get it from me"

Thanks, what ever your name is.
Jim