Fuel Contamination & Filtration Issues Center
Fuel Contamination & Filtration Issues Center Fuel contamination is one of the most common causes of marine diesel performance problems — especially low power, loss of RPM, excessive smoke, rough running, and injector damage. This diagnostic center helps boat owners and technicians quickly identify filtration problems, fuel restriction issues, microbial contamination, and fuel system […]
Racor filter troubleshooting guide
Racor Filter Troubleshooting Guide — Marine Diesel Fuel/Water Separator Diagnosis Quick Technical Diagnosis Summary: Most Racor-related problems are either fuel restriction (clogged element, collapsed pickup/hoses, vacuum leaks) or water/contamination (water in fuel, algae/sludge). The fastest field indicator is loss of RPM under load, hard starting, or recurring “change filter” alerts shortly after service. This guide […]