Changing Fuel Filter 3.0 MCM

[nrf414]

Alright guys, I was working on the boat tonight and going through the maintenance part of the manual. I set the carb adjustment screws according to the manual. Next on the list, check the fuel filters. So in trying to loosen the fuel inlet nut, it busted the fuel line. Currently I have it plugged. So I will need a new fuel line. But the main reason I posted was to show others what can happen when you don't change your filter for a while *new to me boat, had it less than 2 months*.

Below is a picture of a NASTY filter. I can imagine why I couldn't get my boat to run over 2500 RPM yesterday.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Changing Fuel Filter 3.0 MCM

That is one of the reasons to run a fuel/water sep. filter.You can make a new line using steel brake line tubing and "DOUBLE FLARE" kit.

 

[nrf414]

Re: Changing Fuel Filter 3.0 MCM

The boat has one, but I haven't ventured to break it yet.. lol

Maybe in the next hour or two. I'm pretty bored.

Braided brake line sounds a lot better than a stiff metal hose. I like the sound of flexible and available.

Where could I find all the parts?

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Changing Fuel Filter 3.0 MCM

Not sure if "flexible" is allowed on the pressure side

 

[nrf414]

Re: Changing Fuel Filter 3.0 MCM

good call, so it would have to be solid and not braided right?

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: Changing Fuel Filter 3.0 MCM

Here's one on eBay...if you can't get one from your local dealer:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-...2776170QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear

 

[nrf414]

Re: Changing Fuel Filter 3.0 MCM

Here's one on eBay...if you can't get one from your local dealer:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-...2776170QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear

Thanks!! I hadn't quite made it that far yet.

Now I'm off to check the Fuel Water Separator Filter.


Thank you iboats!

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: Changing Fuel Filter 3.0 MCM

Thanks!! I hadn't quite made it that far yet.

Now I'm off to check the Fuel Water Separator Filter.


Thank you iboats!

Fuel/water filter?

Then you might like this link to a short article...best that I have come across:

http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/fuelFilter.pdf

 

[nrf414]

Re: Changing Fuel Filter 3.0 MCM

Rocky_Road:
That's a good article. I read that a few weeks back, I'm passively very active "lurker." *oooh i just found page 2*

I guess what I meant was I was going out to remove the fuel / water separator. I got that knocked out, I'll be getting a new one of those tomorrow.

The fuel line is on the way from North Carolina and should be here by Wednesday at the latest. This feels pretty good to be able to do some of the simple stuff. I'm REALLY limited on tools right now. Dad's loaning me a thoroughly mixed spare socket set contained by a rubbermaid container. They do the trick, and boy this will be my treat!