Still trying to learn this RaCor deal...
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07-19-2006, 07:43
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Still trying to learn this RaCor deal...
Scott- the best thing to do is to take that plug out from the bowl and let
that drain out. Flush it out with some fresh diesel and put your new filter back on. add more diesel and put the lid on. have you changed out your engine fuel filter? Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Livingston, Montana [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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07-19-2006, 11:17
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Still trying to learn this RaCor deal...
Got some new RaCor filters today. Pulled the old one out, completely
black. Don't know how long it's been in there, but obviously too long. Replaced the filter & the seals per the instructions. Got the drain at the bottom unclogged...here comes my question: What's coming out of there obviously isn't "clean" green diesel. It is of a thinner consistency than diesel (thinned by water I assume) and has a color similar to a good dark beer...a rich, golden color. It does smell like diesel, but certainly doesn't look like it. What have I got here? Is this what watered diesel looks like? I assume I should keep adding fresh diesel to the top and draining this "stuff" out the bottom until it runs clean diesel out...am I correct? I am looking forward to getting out on the road this weekend and seeing if I have more power. The regular fueld filter was recently changed...I assumed the shop that did that also looked at the RaCor. Nope. Thanks Scott Forman 82 FC35RB Memphis |
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07-19-2006, 15:59
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Still trying to learn this RaCor deal...
Hey Scott, was thinking about you today. I was searching for
some "other" stuff and came across an old post. Check this post out, it might be applicable to you. Post # 1439 type it in the search and you can read it.. How about the Biobor did you use it?? Did you fill with fuel?? It sounds to me like you have some algae in the fuel, causing the dirty color, the black stuff on the filter. Since you are still concerned, first of all diesel fuel and water do not mix, kinda like vinegar and oil salad dressing.:>) The water is heavier and will go to the bottom of the filter bowl and fuel tank. It will stay there until you remove it. Clean diesel fuel should look like new motor oil except much thinner. This cloudy fuel may be a result of a dirty filter and algae growing. If it is then great the filters are doing their job. Remember just keep several on hand. Given your set of circumstances at this point I would urge you to follow a previous post and remove the filter assembly and clean it really well. When you remove the fuel lines have a couple of bolts handy to screw into the lines to cap them while working and the racor fuel filter assembly is removed. The pump as outlined above may be your best chance here. Otherwise you will have to remove the fuel tank and have it steam cleaned..not fun or cheap. If you go that way let me know..I have a container large enough for your "old" fuel. (hehehe) If you set up the fuel pump as described by Jay then you could clean the filter assembley while the pump is running. This may require some work but none of it is too tough. I am pretty sure you will notice a difference when you finally do go for a ride. Best of luck ScottB 86FC35 SC --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@...> wrote: > > Got some new RaCor filters today. Pulled the old one out, completely > black. Don't know how long it's been in there, but obviously too > long. Replaced the filter & the seals per the instructions. Got the > drain at the bottom unclogged...here comes my question: > > What's coming out of there obviously isn't "clean" green diesel. It is > of a thinner consistency than diesel (thinned by water I assume) and > has a color similar to a good dark beer...a rich, golden color. It > does smell like diesel, but certainly doesn't look like it. > > What have I got here? Is this what watered diesel looks like? I > assume I should keep adding fresh diesel to the top and draining > this "stuff" out the bottom until it runs clean diesel out...am I > correct? > > I am looking forward to getting out on the road this weekend and seeing > if I have more power. The regular fueld filter was recently > changed...I assumed the shop that did that also looked at the RaCor. > Nope. > > Thanks > Scott Forman > 82 FC35RB > Memphis > |
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