jleonard
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When I modified my filtration system I would have gone with a spin on filter...however I already owned the Racor 900.
Everywhere filters are sold. Those magic filter heads and brackets are available from any hydraulic supply house for about $75 tops. Add a couple of hardware store fittings and gauges and the*money you save*will be enough to buy filter elements*for the rest of your life.GonzoF1 wrote:Are the spin-on cartridges readily available?
http://www.dultmeier.com/products/0.350.355/408GonzoF1 wrote:
Link(s)? Pretty please?
What is the thread size of the filters?
(Should you use thread tape on fuel fittings? It looks like it in Leonard's pic.)
GonzoF1 wrote:
**EDIT** Of course... After giving it some more thought, configuring two 2-stage spin-off rigs would only be about $200, then I could dedicate my current 500's to the genset.
Can I see some pics of people's spin-off rigs?
-- Edited by GonzoF1 on Wednesday 22nd of December 2010 10:37:16 AM
That may be true but a 500 is a 65 GPH filter and a 100 is 15 GPH filter.* I'm not to sure but I don't think most 5-8 KW Gensets need more than*15 GPH filtration.jleonard wrote:
"Why 500 for the gen set.* Two things to consider.* One the fuel flow to the gen set does not require a 500*"
My 1983 has a 500 as oem for the genset. Many boats of this era are set up like this.
sunchaser wrote:
The 3 stage system can be purchased as a package form boatdiesel. No design or chasing fittings required. My guess, you will not need a fuel polishing system once you install a 3 stage setup.
Brass is fine.GonzoF1 wrote:*Brass or bronze fittings and valves?