Davil1
Senior Member
Thinking to do away with my Westerbeke 30B engine original secondary fuel filter system.
I have a primary Racor 500 with a 2 microns installed, about 9 inches hose length to the lift/fuel pump.
Servicing the filters found the last mechanic cross thread the housing bowl,replacement about $170.
The secondary fuel filter from Westerbeke is somewhere 10-19 microns (they are very coy about it and no clear specs)
I am aware of the standard explanation on protecting the injectors and high pressure pump.
I am aware of the opinions on 2 microns vs 10 microns for primary filters.
Since I use 2 microns Racor installing a new secondary (10 t0 19) down flow seems illogical.
Seeking opinions
Thank you
I have a primary Racor 500 with a 2 microns installed, about 9 inches hose length to the lift/fuel pump.
Servicing the filters found the last mechanic cross thread the housing bowl,replacement about $170.
The secondary fuel filter from Westerbeke is somewhere 10-19 microns (they are very coy about it and no clear specs)
I am aware of the standard explanation on protecting the injectors and high pressure pump.
I am aware of the opinions on 2 microns vs 10 microns for primary filters.
Since I use 2 microns Racor installing a new secondary (10 t0 19) down flow seems illogical.
Seeking opinions
Thank you