Keithmilton
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we want to add a second parallel racor style fuel filter
are special tools needed to flare the pipe to accomplish the connections?
are special tools needed to flare the pipe to accomplish the connections?
fuel filter/separator
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The type of fittings used was chosen by the boatbuilder, not racor. Racor has lots of fittings available to match what you need. Many who do such a thing use hose, it is not vitally important to use what the boatbuilder did.
You can take off a section of tubing with its fittings and take it to a hydraulic shop like Parker and they can set you up with what you need. They live and breath this stuff.
You can take off a section of tubing with its fittings and take it to a hydraulic shop like Parker and they can set you up with what you need. They live and breath this stuff.
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Flare fittings are very common on many boats , and a tool for creating flairs is at NAPA for just a few dollars.
If the tool is to be used for much on board work, a flare fitting tool from the refrigeration trade ($35.00 instead of $5.00) is well worth the added expense.
Although plastic like Pex is sometimes used on boat water systems , considering the time just sitting , I prefer 5/8 copper tubing.
Copper Tubing also makes long a life fuel system with no dissolving from bio fuels , today or tomorrow.
TO Flare properly is an easy skill to develop.
IF you purchase pre made rubber hose for any job , be sure to request swivel fittings at BOTH ends.
If the tool is to be used for much on board work, a flare fitting tool from the refrigeration trade ($35.00 instead of $5.00) is well worth the added expense.
Although plastic like Pex is sometimes used on boat water systems , considering the time just sitting , I prefer 5/8 copper tubing.
Copper Tubing also makes long a life fuel system with no dissolving from bio fuels , today or tomorrow.
TO Flare properly is an easy skill to develop.
IF you purchase pre made rubber hose for any job , be sure to request swivel fittings at BOTH ends.
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