19 days ago Topic: Double racor filter set up question Oksana Nesterova

Hi, Looking for some advice/comments on the fuel filter/separator installation. We have now had our boat for 5 years, and whilst she is a very capable and well thought through boat, we would still like to make some improvements. Currently, we have the following set up on our boat: YANMAR 4JH2-HTBE, 75HP, engine Primary Filter / water separator Racor Model 500FG FisherPanda FP 4000s PMS NEO, genset Primary Filter / water separator Racor R26P (spin on) Now we would like to change/upgrade the system and install a 3-way valve and feed the genset and the engine with the same primary filter. If there is a problem with the fuel, based on the primary filter, we switch to the other circuit (see attached picture) Our questions: What sort of a filter can be used for the both? R26P has 2 outlets, the 500FG not. Can the R26P be used for the Yanmar engine? Is there a reason that the generator primary filter is different? Or just how it was installed? What do you think about this installation? Is it okay to do so or should we keep the generator and the engine filter installations separate as is now? Ideally we would like to run two primary filters in parallel on the engine, but if we can also connect the genset to it, that would save some space. Thank you, Oksana SY Ever Green ""

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