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Where are the water separators on a diesel engine?

Where are the water separators on a diesel engine?

Cast-in-head or non-removeable hous- ing should be adapted with primary spin-on adaptor (Racor Part No. 11548) where applicable. Otherwise, service and leave in-place. All secondary or pressure side filters located between pump and en- gine should be serviced and left in place.

What to do about a fuel separator leak?

In case of severe stop- pages, remove bowl and centrifuge unit and clean with compressed air. Racor filter/separator systems eliminate the need for “sight glasses” to check air suction leaks. If air bubbles are rising from centrifuge action in the clear bowl, the air leak is between inlet side of the Racor system and tank.

When to shut down fuel filter and water separators?

Operation 0 On ’75 and ’79 Series Models with valving, all valves are in the open posi- tion for normal operation. For contin- uous operation, one unit may be shut down while under power to change element. During element change, re- duce fuel flow rate to idle condition.

Which is racor fuel filter and water separators?

For Racor’s complete line of Recycle/Filtering & Recycle/Blending Systems, see “800 Series — Installation & Operating Instructions”. Racor Part No. 7095. 2. For Racor’s complete line of U.L. Listed Marine Units, see “Marine Diesel-Fuel Filter/Water Separators”.

How does a diesel filter water separator work?

The solution is a diesel filter water separator (see diagram). It contains a filter with hydrophobic characteristics, so that water can’t pass through, and a tap to drain water. As water is denser than fuel, it collects at the bottom of the filter, making it easy to remove.

In case of severe stop- pages, remove bowl and centrifuge unit and clean with compressed air. Racor filter/separator systems eliminate the need for “sight glasses” to check air suction leaks. If air bubbles are rising from centrifuge action in the clear bowl, the air leak is between inlet side of the Racor system and tank.

Where is the water separator on a fuel pump?

Mount Racor filter/separator verti- cally on the vacuum side of the fuel pump or transfer pump, whichever comes first, in a convenient location for servicing and monitoring contami- nants on units with the clear see- through bowl. Maintain vertical clearance above filter housing for removal of element or elements.

For Racor’s complete line of Recycle/Filtering & Recycle/Blending Systems, see “800 Series — Installation & Operating Instructions”. Racor Part No. 7095. 2. For Racor’s complete line of U.L. Listed Marine Units, see “Marine Diesel-Fuel Filter/Water Separators”.

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Ruth Doyle