I have a 1996 Hunter 280 with the metal Racor 110A primary filter. It is located in a place that maybe has 1-1.5" clearance under it. I've never replaced the filter after 3 years of ownership so do not have any experience with this and I really would like to do that this summer. In thinking through the process; I realized I do not know how the bowl comes off. Is there a bolt that runs from the bottom through the bowl to a fitting in the head? If so, how far does the bolt need to come down to remove the bowl?
PS, I've read some archived posts that describe the process in general but not sure how much room I'll actually need under the filter. Worst case is I'll have to unbolt it from the stringer to raise the whole thing up to do the work . . . and everything has to be done from above since it located in a 'tunnel' that runs fore/aft under the rear sleeping area from the engine to the rear bulkhead . . . ugh
PS, I've read some archived posts that describe the process in general but not sure how much room I'll actually need under the filter. Worst case is I'll have to unbolt it from the stringer to raise the whole thing up to do the work . . . and everything has to be done from above since it located in a 'tunnel' that runs fore/aft under the rear sleeping area from the engine to the rear bulkhead . . . ugh