Racor Dual Filter 500 Series

[Tafika II]

Currently I only have the factory installed Racor filter under the aft bed (not the most convenient place to service underway). I am contemplating installing a Racor Dual Filter Turbine 500 Series Fuel Filter / Water Separator Model 75500MAX2 (2 Micron) system and have a few comments/questions:
• Has anyone installed this system?
• They also offer a fuel-polishing element. Has anyone install this devise and how has it worked?
• If I locate this unit in the engine compartment on the upper aft bulkhead, it will be higher than the existing Yanmar fuel pump/filter and, of course, the fuel tank. Does that matter?
• I also looked the KTI Filter Boss 60gph unit which is more complete as far as accessories are concerned, but also almost 3 times to price. Anyone install this unit!
Any comments or suggestions are welcome!

[Zanshin]

I've got the dual Racor installed and like the system, one can switch to the second filter and continue running the engine while changing the other filter. I don't know about the fuel polishing, though.

Having the element higher than the tank is good, since if one makes a mistake only air will get into the line - and that can be bled out. That is easier than trying to clean up a diesel spill in the bilges.

[Tafika II]

Today, I purchased the 75500MAX2 Racor system. The KTI Filter Boss was just too big & way too expensive. Sure, it has some added bells & whistles, but not worth 3 times the cost in my opinion . I'll update this after the installation.

[nornaj]

We installed dual Racor 500s some time ago. Excellent mod.
see www.jeanneau-owners.com/hintsandtips/fuelfilter.html
best
NornaJ

[sleighride]

I do not have the Racor double, but I installed a single when I first purchased the boat, a 2003 DS43. However, three years ago I installed the Parker fuel polishing system for $500 US and it works like a charm with the same size Racor (SM 2010 is the filter size); and both filters are almost always clean when I change them after 100 hours on the engine. I installed the Parker polish system so that I can run the fuel pump both when the engine is on (in rough water off shore to work up any crud in the fuel tanks) and when I am tied to shore power at the dock.