paulga
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I have a Racor 500FG (Racor "Gen" in the photo below). I'm planning to install a fuel manifold with 3 outlets to use the racor's filtered diesel to also feed the diesel heaters as well as the generator. 3 ports is preferred due to space limitation.
I think 500FG's fuel outlet port 3/4" -16UNF according to its manual. The rubber hose sending to the generator has "5/16 SAE" letter on the hose. I'm browsing manifolds on mcmaster
1. should the manifold be mounted at the same level of or below the racor's outlet port? if so the space is a challenge, see the pic below
2. should the manifold inlet port be at least 3/4" to avoid restricting the flow?
3. any preference on manifold material? Anodized aluminum, steel or stainless steel?
I think 500FG's fuel outlet port 3/4" -16UNF according to its manual. The rubber hose sending to the generator has "5/16 SAE" letter on the hose. I'm browsing manifolds on mcmaster
1. should the manifold be mounted at the same level of or below the racor's outlet port? if so the space is a challenge, see the pic below
2. should the manifold inlet port be at least 3/4" to avoid restricting the flow?
3. any preference on manifold material? Anodized aluminum, steel or stainless steel?