I’m replacing my old Primary fuel / water separator of unknown origin with a Racor 230R10 (photos of both old and new below). The new Racor comes standard with 1/4”-18 NPTF (SAE J476) inlet and outlet fuel ports. 14M ports are also available. The inlet and outlet ports are offset 90 degrees. The existing fuel lines are solid, not neoprene. Racor offers a variety of fittings if needed. (https://www.racorstore.com/racor/racor-fittings.html?product_list_limit=36)
I don’t know the make or model of the old filter or the size of the ports. Both ports on the old filter are on the same side.
Questions:
1. Can anyone identify the old filter and advise what size the ports are?
2. If the ports on the old filter are incompatible with the 1/4”-18 NPTF (SAE J476) or 14M ports on the new Racor, can anyone suggest new Racor fitting(s) that will work?
3. Will I need to adapt the existing solid fuel lines to work with the Racor's 90 degree offset between the inlet and outlet ports? Any suggestions on how to do it?
Thanks in advance for the shared experience and expertise of the group.
Michael Hoff
NS 26, Evelyn May
Lake Tashmoo, Martha's Vineyard
On Jul 11, 2024, at 5:09 PM, 'Michael Hoff' via INA Nonsuch Discussion Group <INA-Nonsuch-Di...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
I’m replacing my old Primary fuel / water separator of unknown origin with a Racor 230R10 (photos of both old and new below). The new Racor comes standard with 1/4”-18 NPTF (SAE J476) inlet and outlet fuel ports. 14M ports are also available. The inlet and outlet ports are offset 90 degrees. The existing fuel lines are solid, not neoprene. Racor offers a variety of fittings if needed. (https://www.racorstore.com/racor/racor-fittings.html?product_list_limit=36)
I don’t know the make or model of the old filter or the size of the ports. Both ports on the old filter are on the same side.
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Questions:
1. Can anyone identify the old filter and advise what size the ports are?
2. If the ports on the old filter are incompatible with the 1/4”-18 NPTF (SAE J476) or 14M ports on the new Racor, can anyone suggest new Racor fitting(s) that will work?
3. Will I need to adapt the existing solid fuel lines to work with the Racor's 90 degree offset between the inlet and outlet ports? Any suggestions on how to do it?
Thanks in advance for the shared experience and expertise of the group.
Michael Hoff
NS 26, Evelyn May
Lake Tashmoo, Martha's Vineyard
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Eric Larsen
S/V Felix 1981 30C #115
Olympia, WA
Mike Hoff
NS 26 Evelyn May
Lake Tashmoo, Martha’s Vineyard
Thanks to Brian, Eric and Ward for the helpful information. Looks like the old Primary is a 200FG with 7/16” x 20 ports. The new the 230R10 has 1/4”- 18 NPTF ports. The existing copper fuel lines are 3/8”. Looking more closely at the photo of the old set-up, the outlet line to the engine may be rubber which would alleviate the concern about bending copper tubing, at least on that side.
As suggested, I will measure the outside diameter of the flare on the fuel tubing and get 1/4” - MPT (male pipe thread) 90 degree elbows to connect the flare on the fuel tubing with the 1/4” - 18 NPTF ports on the 230R10. If necessary I’ll adapt short pieces of approved rubber fuel line to extend the copper tubing to reach port(s) without bending the copper line.
I hope that should do it and thanks again. If I’m misunderstanding something (wouldn’t be a surprise), please advise.
Mike Hoff
NS26 Evelyn May
Lake Tashmoo, Martha’s Vineyard
On Jul 15, 2024, at 13:06, Thor (26C Brentwood Bay BC) <thor....@gmail.com> wrote:
Since you are opening up all these old fuel lines, replace them all the way to the engine and fuel tank. Cost is pennies and there will be fewer connections all off which will be the same type and size
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