Does anyone know the make and model of this filter housing? I believe it is a Racor but can't find the make or model. I changed the filter for the first time today and have the air bled to the point where the engine will stay running but I can't get full throttle. I figure it is time to read the manual and purge air from the filter to the injectors. Thank you in advance.
Yanmar 2GM Primary Fuel filter
- Thread starter Dfisher
- Start date
Pretty sure that is Racor 215 filter head with with a WIX filter element. This is a spin on head. You can buy Racor elements too. In fact - there are three that fit the 200 series filter head.
Edit - There is also a different series head/element that uses a different water bowl design. They look identical
Charles
Edit - There is also a different series head/element that uses a different water bowl design. They look identical
Charles
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Thats the one...thank you for your help. I think I may have found my problem. I'm not sure why it wasn't a problem before I change the filter but it is a potential problem now. My housing does not have part number 3 "Vent Plug" that is described in the manual. I have the port but there is what seems like airstone material that is broken off flush with the top of the housing. When I was working on trimming the filter and there was diesel above the material i could see air coming out of the material. Has anyone else seen anything like this?
The vent plug is solid brass with O ring and when installed there can be no - and that means zero - air infiltration at this plug.
Charles
Charles
Thats what I figures. I will pick up a plug and drill out / tap whatever is in there. I'm not sure why everything was fine to this point. I was thinking maybe it was some kind of air bleed that lets air out and stops from coming back in. Thank you for your help.
Dan
Dan
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When you remove the remnants of the prior plug the threads will not be so good.
So - instead of a 're-thread/re-tap' install a Heli-Coil thread insert. This will provide completely new threads.
The bonus is the thread inserts are stainless so you will end up with a trouble free fix.
Charles
When you remove the remnants of the prior plug the threads will not be so good.
So - instead of a 're-thread/re-tap' install a Heli-Coil thread insert. This will provide completely new threads.
The bonus is the thread inserts are stainless so you will end up with a trouble free fix.
Charles
