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    Solenoid valves for marine diesel application

    That's an idea, but the trick seems to be finding valves that are normally open, with 1/4" NPT ports. I'm guessing the truck valves are NC, 1/8" NPT. From my searches, the vast percentage of these valves are of the NC variety, as you might expect. I'll do a little googling and see what turns up.
  2. KOstratavarius

    Solenoid valves for marine diesel application

    Thanks guys. Just to give a few more details of my proposed system, if I might. The original, single Racor fuel system, which has worked flawlessly for over ten years, will be left intact, and will always be there as a back-up system. The "new" dual filter system will be slected or deselected...
  3. KOstratavarius

    Solenoid valves for marine diesel application

    Just found these forums...WOW! What a resource! I am upgrading the fuel delivery/filtration system on my 32' Grand Banks trawler, which is powered by the venerable Ford-Lehman 120 diesel. The plan is to install the usual dual Racor filters (I will use the 900MA type), but instead of manual ball...

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