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Boating => Boating General Discussions => Topic started by: mboy on July 15, 2007, 05:52:41 PM

Title: Racor Question
Post by: mboy on July 15, 2007, 05:52:41 PM

Ok, now that racor is installed- Looks like gas has filed the see thru bowl and is golden yellowish in color.

I assume this is normal.

I imagine the water is more dense then the fuel and will sink/blob on the bottom and that is when you drain it?


How much water is needed in their to be visible?

Anything else I should know about it's functionality?
I do keep a spare filter with wrench on boat 24/7.

Title: Re: Racor Question
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on July 15, 2007, 06:17:31 PM

When you let the boat sit for a while, you will see the gas and water separate from each other.  YOU can't miss it.  If there is no separation, then there is no water in the fuel.

Title: Re: Racor Question
Post by: Capt. Ed on July 15, 2007, 07:08:08 PM

Hi Mboy,

I agree with Nick.

One thing ... some places put additives (besides ethanol) in their fuel. You can tell because the fuel looks reddish.

The marina I am at ahs this stuff called Valvatech marine additive, supposedly for octance boost.

I don't think it does anything but I wanted to make you aware.

Do you use Startron or MDR (E-zorb) as an additive?

I used Startron the past 2 Summers and now switched to MDR.

If there is water, you will see it ... no need to change the filter because it separates the water. I am on a hyper-aggressive schedule of changing every 10 hrs on the engine. You should only have to change it seasonally.

I wish I could pick one fuel vendor and stick to them. However, that is not practical for me.

If I could, I would pick a place that sells a lot of fuel and has above ground, frequently serviced tanks.

Ed

Title: Re: Racor Question
Post by: mboy on July 15, 2007, 07:39:15 PM

I do not add any additives. I was thinking of PRI-G, but I am not convinced yet adding anything will be worth it (I could be wrong tho).

Title: Re: Racor Question
Post by: IrishAyes on July 15, 2007, 08:37:21 PM

Just an FYI about an extra filter.  My system is exposed.  That is, it is outside of any compartment and therefore is susceptable to damage by an errant sinker/fisherman etc.  The extra filter that I carry is a normal solid filter that is threaded the same as the filter with the see-thru bowl.  If my bowl or filter gets damaged somehow I will be able to remove the filter/bowl assembly and continue on my way without a tow.  I can then replace whatever needs replacing before my next trip.

With the ability to drain the bowl I personally feel there would be no need to replace that filter while on the water.

Title: Re: Racor Question
Post by: mboy on July 15, 2007, 08:42:25 PM

Good adice. Maybe I should get an extra bowl (metal) to go with it.