Honda/Racor fuel filter

Notayot · Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:59 pm Post subject: Honda/Racor fuel filter

Ok, two years on one filter. It's time to change the Honda spin on fuel filter. Does anyone know how to remove the filter and the plastic lower bowl? I didn't get any instructions and cannot find them on the internet. The Honda filter and housing look just like the Racor filters. Do you just use a filter wrench to spin the plastic lower unit off first, or do you spin the whole filter assembly off first and then separate the parts. I have been careful to drain the water etc from the filter, but I have not changed the filter with about 100 hours on the engine. Any help?

journey on · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 12:06 am Post subject:

You got it right, just screw off the bowl, and if the element doesn't follow, then screw that off. When you buy the new element (Honda or Racor, whichever is cheaper) it comes with 2 ea gaskets. I just use a strap wrench.

The Racor element is a Racor 120, gasoline, on the CD-25. Changed mine when the engine wouldn't go over 4500 RPM

Boris

Notayot · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 12:14 am Post subject:

Thanks! Mine is a CD-22 with a Honda 90 hp. I cannot read the filter number, so I want to remove the element before trying to buy a new one!

squidslayer · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 12:43 am Post subject: Racor Filter

Racors are a pain in the !@#$ to change and they cost more $$$$.... and are small....I changed mine to a Stainless steel mount Yamaha with a LARGE 10 mic filter that costs 1/2 the $$ of a Racor and are EZ to change.

Dick
255 Tomcat
"Shirley Mae"

flapbreaker · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:38 am Post subject:

Let us know where you can find a replacement filter. I have yet to change mine. You've been getting water in your fuel? I haven't seen any yet in mine.

Notayot · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:39 pm Post subject:

I have never seen any water in the filter, but I drain the entire bowl anyway. I'd rather not have any water get past the filter! There has been ab bit of sediment once in a while. I have purchased fuel at marinas from Olympia WA to the British Columbia Gulf Islands. When I get it off, I'll try to find the replacement filter.

Falco · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:17 pm Post subject:

You'll know when you pull off the filter, but I bet it is a Racor. A 30 GPH filter element will cost you about $18. You can buy them online.

I replace my fuel/water filters every 100 hours, whether or not I have seen water in the bowl. $18 is a good investment vs. the hundreds or even thousands it will cost if water gets into the injectors of a 4 stroke, not to mention the towing fee back to shore.

be sure to apply a thin coating of oil to both the filter/bowl and filter holder o-rings.

SEA3PO · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:34 pm Post subject:

I sure agree with Falco....filters are really inexpensive compared with the other option.... I installed two Racor filters....one for each tank, and I seperated the two tanks...up to the valve... so if one filter plugs I can just switch tanks and be ready to go.... while I service the other...
I think El and Bill told me that.... once I had one engine stop while I was in a tough spot...sure glad I had the other to keep me under control while I figured out what was wrong with the stalled engine.... it was the fuel connection had come unplugged. I service the filters at 100 hours.

Joel
SEA3PO

teflonmom · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 8:41 pm Post subject: Filter Removal

I used a strap wrench to remove both the filter and the bowl as one unit. Then i held the bowl in a vise and again used the strap to remove the filter cartridge. Be sure to use oil on the rubber rings when replacing. I had some fuel problems I thought but no it was aluminum chips in the carbs. Honda 90.

Fred