I have 2002 356 Racor filter R20pul, which is difficult to replace. I am thinking of replacing with different racor setup with see thru bowl and pimer pump, any thoughts on this and is the pump neccasary? John 356 S/V Alcyone
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356 racor
Hi John, the pump is really useful when you need to reprime after changing the filter. that said, I'm not sure if anyone has a better solution. We have 2 of the racors in parallel with a 2-way valve so we can switch quickly if one becomes clogged. you can buy the clear bowl separately, around $20, so you can see water/crud. to change the filter, put an absorbant mat in the bottom of the compartment and a plastic bag around the filter-remove it and replace with a filter that you've mostly filled with diesel. use the pump and bleeder to get the filter primed.
Hi John, the pump is really useful when you need to reprime after changing the filter. that said, I'm not sure if anyone has a better solution. We have 2 of the racors in parallel with a 2-way valve so we can switch quickly if one becomes clogged. you can buy the clear bowl separately, around $20, so you can see water/crud. to change the filter, put an absorbant mat in the bottom of the compartment and a plastic bag around the filter-remove it and replace with a filter that you've mostly filled with diesel. use the pump and bleeder to get the filter primed.
R20PUL
John I have a 356 and found it difficult to find the R20PUL cartridge. I found out that the only difference between the R20P and the R20PUL was the UL certification that is necessary for commercial vessels. The R20P is much easier to find. I would like to get to a clear bowl installation as well but not sure it is worth the effort as in 3 years we have not had a water problem (knock on wood). I change the filters every other year as I only use about 30 to 40 gallons aof fuel each season.
John I have a 356 and found it difficult to find the R20PUL cartridge. I found out that the only difference between the R20P and the R20PUL was the UL certification that is necessary for commercial vessels. The R20P is much easier to find. I would like to get to a clear bowl installation as well but not sure it is worth the effort as in 3 years we have not had a water problem (knock on wood). I change the filters every other year as I only use about 30 to 40 gallons aof fuel each season.
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