Sierra & Racor cartridges interchangeable?

marco422

Can anyone tell me if the dimensions, threading and design of Racor & Sierra fuel filter elements allow them to be interchangeable?

Jack in Alaska · Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 10:36 pm Post subject:

Also include the Honda filters in that question.

Desolation Cruiser · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 4:01 pm Post subject:

We sell both brands here.
If you give me some part numbers I should be able to tell you if they are interchangeable.

mjsiega · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:59 pm Post subject:

I've used Mallory and Sierra interchangeably.

Desolation Cruiser · Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:31 pm Post subject:

Matt Gurnsey · Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 12:22 pm Post subject:

Racor makes a number of different "heads" for their filter assemblies. Some of them are the same as the Sierra. As well as Mercruiser, BRP and others.

I haven't looked at a Honda filter, so don't know for sure. We usually use the Mercury Filter for installations because it is the same as many others, and is reasonable inexpensive for the whole kit. The exception to that would be Yamaha installations because of Yamaha's System Match warranty.

marco422 · Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:01 am Post subject:

The reason I am asking is that I installed a Sierra fuel-water separator in the splash well last year and have been thinking I would like to have the Racor type I used to have with the clear bowl where you can drain off the water. So I was wondering if I could just install a Racor filter and clear bowl on the Sierra assembly.

Matt Gurnsey · Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:50 pm Post subject:

There should be a racor model that fits the Sierra head. You may just have to open some racor units to see which one fits.

journey on · Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:17 pm Post subject:

Racor makes the Honda filters, at least for the size C-Dory gave me. For a lot more info see Honda vs Racor Interchange .

Boris

Desolation Cruiser · Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:04 pm Post subject:

If you get the number off the Sierra filter I can tell you the part number for the Racor Filter & bowl assy. to replace it.

marco422 · Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 4:26 pm Post subject:

The part number for the Sierra filter housing assembly is 18-7986-1.

jennykatz · Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 4:44 pm Post subject: filters

I don't know if I would want a plastic style filter out in the elements might break ,crack with sunlight ,freeze etc

We use the 10 micron blue yamaha fuel filter all metal no plastic never had a problem Once we changed the pickup tubes and started changing filter every 6 months no problems

marco422 · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:39 am Post subject:

I'm having aluminum tanks made and want to move the fuel-water separator to the transom under the splashwell, so sunlight won't be a problem. I'd like to have the see-through bowl so I can see and drain the water if I need to.

bburgin · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:55 am Post subject: filters

go to NAPA they can cross the numbers

Desolation Cruiser · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 3:55 pm Post subject: