Racor Information

[Jeff Miller]

I believe BlueBird only installed the 900FG filter system on FCs.

- Jeff Miller
in Holland, MI


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott"
wrote:
>
> Dave, others, I contacted RACOR today and checked with their tech
> support. They advised it was only for the 500 series built before
> 1997 and as of August this year there will be a spacer in all new
> elements. So check your coaches, I have a 900 series which is
> unaffected.
>
> Great Catch Dave, thanks for the heads up.
>
> ScottB
> 86FC35
> SC
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "boatsarefunus"
> wrote:
> >
> > Here is some more information on the Racor Change.
> > This only applies to the "older" 500 Series Diesel Filter
Housings.
> > A rubber spacer Part# 15424 is available free of charge from
Racor
> by
> > calling their tech support number 800-344-3286. I was not sure
if
> the
> > vintage Birds used 500, 900, or 1000 series housings. Again this
> only
> > applies to the 500 series as far as I know. A call to their tech
> > support number above might reveal any other information.
> >
> > By the way, their tech support bulletins # 7627 and 7566,
available
> on
> > their web site state that the new style elements are a form, fit,
> and
> > function exact replacement for the old style elements in the 900,
> 1000
> > series. No information or mention about the 500 series problem
and
> > resolution is posted.
> >
> > Hope this helps to clarify.
> >
> > Boatless and still looking for the right Bird.
> > Dave in St. Petersburg
> >
>