Cat Oil filters

[Scott]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott"
wrote:
OOOPPPSSS sorry guys the previous post was regarding fuel filters NOT
oil filters. I apolgise.

ScottB
86FC
SC "uh where is the old farts dementia club"


> Don,Curt, I researced the filter issue back in July regarding the
500
> series filter, not the 900 series. My post follows and it may be
> pertinant here:
>
> > Hey everyone. I found an intersting post the other day from
another
> > forum. This post is regarding our RACOR filters. It appears that
> some
> > models of filters, and the new elements do not fit correctly. One
> > must use a spacer to filter the fuel.
> > NOW THE FACTS:
> >
> > I contacted Racor, tech support and inquired about what I had
heard
> > and here is a summary of what they said. On all 500 SERIES
> > filters/filter assemblies made prior to 1997 have an issue where
> the
> > new style drop in element is not as tall as it should be. Allowing
> > alot of fuel to pass unfiltered. They have a spacer that will drop
> in
> > and fix the problem. It is free. Just contact them.
http://www.racordotcom
> > 800-344-3286 This only affects the 500 Series filters made before
> > 1997. Effective August this year there will be a spacer added into
> > the filter element with the other o rings etc.
> >
> > In our 86FC we have a 900 series filter, but I would check your
> coach
> > to be sure what you have.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Scott B
> > 86FC35
> > SC
> NOTE: THE SHORTER HENCE UNFILTERED PART!
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, dspithaler@ wrote:
> >
> > I was changing my oil today & found I was out of filters so I
went
> to the
> > Truck Garage near me to get some. What I was using is some that
the
> past owner
> > gave me when I bought the coach. Same no on the new ones as the
old
> ones but
> > the new are about 1/2 inch shorter & they have a different top
> where it
> > screws on.The old one had heaver top that
> > with different holes & about a 1/2 more of threads. The
> construction of the
> > old one was much better looking that the new one. It even had a
> different
> > gasket on the top which might seal better as I always got a few
> drips from the
> > old ones. Does any know how long it has been since they
cheapened
> them? The
> > no was 1R-0714 for 3208 300 hp
> > Don
> > 89 SP 36'
> > Butler, PA
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
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