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  • September 5, 2019 at 1:33 pm #77652

    Rich Lichty
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    Vessel Name: Compromise
    Engines: Cummins 6BT
    Location: Annapolis, MD
    Country: United States

    I have two Racor 800MA Filters on a 2002 Silverton with Cummins 6BTA Engines. They are the primary filters and then the engines each have screw on filters. The Racors work OK, but are sloppy to change filters and drain the bowl. I know that Tony dislikes the Racors due to the age of their technology. Is there an inexpensive way to transition to a more modern system? This is not a heavily used boat and only has a total of 600 hours on it as I post this. Thus, I do not want to spend a lot of money on a sophisticated system for a lightly used boat.
    Thanks
    Rich Lichty

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  • September 6, 2019 at 6:00 am #77667

    Rich Lichty
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    Vessel Name: Compromise
    Engines: Cummins 6BT
    Location: Annapolis, MD
    Country: United States

    Thanks, Rob. I will look into the option.
    I appreciate your input.
    Rich

    September 5, 2019 at 6:10 pm #77661

    Rob Schepis
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    Vessel Name: Tenacious
    Engines: 6BTA 5.9 330's - "Seaboard Style"
    Location: Long Island, NY
    Country: USA

    I think you meant 900MA Racors. Not sure what you mean by “inexpensive” as this is a relative term but below is the page of some options. the double double is the preferred replacement/upgrade. The cheapest way out (as it appears this is your goal) would be to leave your Racor in place and put a single bulk filter ahead of it.

    https://www.sbmar.com/product-category/fuel-systems/fuel-filtration-kits/

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