Frank Langer
1984 Ericson 30+, Nanaimo, BC
Hi,
The 120R diesel fuel filter began to sweat/leak at the top brass nut that snugs up the filter below. I contacted Racor/Parker, who advised that the newer model since 2018 no longer has that nut on top, and they don't have any parts for the older one any more. They suggested I buy a whole new filter housing $$$.
I considered this poor advice, thought I didn't have anything to lose by taking it apart to see.
Taken apart in 20 minutes, found 2 o-rings on that top piece. Took it to a local shop who replaced both for $5.00.
i reinstalled the whole thing, bled the engine, and was done in two hours, including my driving time.
So this may help someone if that same nut begins to leak, and is a caution for others to not necessarily follow the advice of manufacturers or experts without trying a simpler, cheaper fix first.
Frank
The 120R diesel fuel filter began to sweat/leak at the top brass nut that snugs up the filter below. I contacted Racor/Parker, who advised that the newer model since 2018 no longer has that nut on top, and they don't have any parts for the older one any more. They suggested I buy a whole new filter housing $$$.
I considered this poor advice, thought I didn't have anything to lose by taking it apart to see.
Taken apart in 20 minutes, found 2 o-rings on that top piece. Took it to a local shop who replaced both for $5.00.
i reinstalled the whole thing, bled the engine, and was done in two hours, including my driving time.
So this may help someone if that same nut begins to leak, and is a caution for others to not necessarily follow the advice of manufacturers or experts without trying a simpler, cheaper fix first.
Frank