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Post by Tigidal on Jun 4, 2015 12:57:29 GMT
I have Volvo Penta fuel filter/separator on my 379 (photo below) and I'd like to check for water for the first time. Do I just turn off the fuel supply before the filter and crack the bolt on the bottom? What are the top bolts for? I'm having a hard time finding any diagrams of the filter online. Additionally, I'd like to replace the Volvo system with a Raycor filter that has a viewing bowl and vacuum gauge at some point. Can anyone recommend a specific model (micro size required?) and comment on a self-install? Thanks for the time.  |
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Post by abrearle on Jun 4, 2015 20:14:20 GMT
I just swapped out the Volvo for a Racor 230 with filter element R20P on our 2011 36i with the 3ym30. This is a 30GPH with a 30um filter element.
I went this route based on the suggestion from so36idavid on this board.
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Post by optimystic on Jun 13, 2015 20:44:47 GMT
I was not able to locate the part number for the racor assembly but it holds the 30 micron filter R24P. It is a metal housing tan in color with a pump handle on the top and a sight bowl and drain on the bottom. Sorry to be so non specific but I couldn't find any part numbers. So far it has been flawless and is a significant upgrade to the volvo which I kept as a spare. Having the pump makes changing the filter much faster and the sight bowl is critical. When changing the filter it was a simple replacement for the housing assemble. Used the same holes and fuel line placements. www.racorfilter.com/online/index.php/mobile-fuel-filtration/turbine-series/500fg-series/500fg2410.html |
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Post by Tigidal on Jun 15, 2015 17:35:37 GMT
Thanks for the replies... I guess my main unknown is related to the flow rates. If you install a 60 gallon per hour unit, does that mean it should handle 30 gallons per hour and anything less than 60 just fine? Still haven't been able to find out exactly what the 3YM30 requires.
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Post by Don Reaves on Jun 15, 2015 19:22:04 GMT
According to the fuel consumption graph on page two of this link, the fuel flow for the 3YM30 tops out somewhere under 8 liters per hour. That should at least give you a ballpark figure. Remember that unused fuel is routed back to the tank, so the fuel system is expected to be able to deliver more fuel than the engine will actually use. |
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Post by On y va on Jun 15, 2015 20:55:19 GMT
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Post by Don Reaves on Jun 15, 2015 22:16:33 GMT
Welcome back, On y va!
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Post by Tigidal on Jun 16, 2015 13:57:22 GMT
According to the fuel consumption graph on page two of this link, the fuel flow for the 3YM30 tops out somewhere under 8 liters per hour. That should at least give you a ballpark figure. Remember that unused fuel is routed back to the tank, so the fuel system is expected to be able to deliver more fuel than then engine will actually use. Great link! The document provides lots of info on the engine I haven't been able to find. Also good information about the return link to the tank for unused fuel... I wasn't aware of that. |
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Post by hoppy on Jun 16, 2015 14:13:33 GMT
They look good. Just a bugger to find a shop where I can click and buy.... Had a nuts time writing companies in the hope they will reply so I can spend my money with them. |
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Post by Tigidal on Jun 16, 2015 14:20:21 GMT
Interesting... Are you using these on your boat? Any issues or things to consider? The priming process in the document isn't perfectly clear to me. |
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Post by On y va on Jun 17, 2015 7:31:20 GMT
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