Karl, what fuel filters did you reccomend?

[nyrussell]

Karl,

I have the link on my laptop and desktop, however not on the work computer. What filters did you use for the primaries again?

Thanks,

Noel

 

[Genesis]

Fleetguard FF5013 for the separator and FS1000 for the filter, this assumes you're running Tony Athens dual-head system in front of the engines.

 

[nyrussell]

I am sourcing my racor 500 series and might just change the whole blooming thing

 

[GJH]

http://www.marinefilters.com/

Racor 500? What engines? DDs are typically recommended 30 micron.

Converting to the Tony Athens system is on my long term list as well.

 

[nyrussell]

Cat 3208TA's came with the boat, and the replacement parts costs are almost the same as a new system so port side first eh....

 

[Genesis]

For RACORs run 30 mic if you have relatively dirty fuel or 10mic if you have relatively clean.

Note that the on-engine "last chance" is a 7 micron and is on the pressure side. It is also a bit small in terms of size, which means with a 30mic primary you can plug it FIRST, which is not too cool when you're underway and it's 150 degrees in the engine room, since changing that one is somewhat of a pain in the butt.