This Racor 500 MA fuel filter and water separator is suitable for all Volvo Penta diesel engines from 13 hp. The benefit of this type of water fuel separator is that it is very easy to change the filter, whilst out at sea and has a fire-protected clear bowl, which is a legal requirement now for clear bowl filters.
The Racor fuel water separator is installed between the fuel tank and the engine. The lower part of the filter has a clear bowl which shows whether water or other impurities, such as diesel bugs, are present in the fuel. There is a bottom drain plug to drain out any water or other contamination present. It is therefore easy to detect whether or not water or other impurities have accumulated.
The Racor 500 MA removes contaminants from fuel using the following legendary 3-stage process:
Stage One: Separation: - As fuel enters the fuel filter assembly, it moves through the centrifuge and spins off large solids and water droplets, which fall to the bottom of the collection bowl.
Stage Two: Coalescing: - Small water droplets bead up on the surface of the conical baffle and cartridge element. When heavy enough, they too fall to the bottom of the bowl.
Stage Three: Filtration: - Proprietary Aquabloc II cartridge elements repel water and remove contaminants from fuel down to 10 micron (nominal). They are waterproof and effective longer than water-absorbing elements.
For: All Volvo Penta diesel engines that require a quick and easy change of the water separator/ fuel filter. This filter protects the engine's fuel system by stopping the diesel bug and water from progressing further and can be easily changed underway. Fits all engines of any make from 13chp up to 500chp diesel engines.
The flow rate max is 227 l/hour. The spare 10-micron fuel filter element is part number 861014 or a Racor 2010TM. (elements measure 78mm diameter x 70mm high)
Please call to advise whether connecting to copper or rubber fuel line, as these fittings are not included.
