I have Volvo Diesels in my 2005 44 MY and I keep getting a white powder built up in my Racor Filter Bowls. any ideas? once this occurs, I cant get enough fuel to reach cruise rpms.
Also, what size filters should I use? I replaced the first set which were 30 micron but im thinking of going to 10 micron. any reason this is a bad idea?
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Racor Filters
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Viper
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Re: Racor Filters
Nothing wrong with going to a 10 mic but it will clog faster.
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Re: Racor Filters
I have been using the 10 micron variety, no issues on my setup. You did not mention which filters you have or your engines however I will assume Volvo D6 370's like I have. Here is where I purchase my filters. http://racorstore.com/racor-2040tm-or-e ... e-10m.html
Not sure what your white residue problem is but it has to come from the tank. Maybe a good cleaning fuel polish is in order?
Not sure what your white residue problem is but it has to come from the tank. Maybe a good cleaning fuel polish is in order?
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Re: Racor Filters
Sulfur residue or fuel additive residue maybe. Could be someone got some high sulfur fuel somewhere?
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Re: Racor Filters
Wouldn't sulfur residue be yellowish? I was thinking more like an aluminum oxide from the tanks.
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Re: Racor Filters
Aluminum oxide from the tanks is a good possibility.
Mike
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