Fuel Filter question

[TPD211]

My 1993 88 SPL does not have a in-line fuel filter in the engine compartment. <br />It does have a water seperator/fuel filter and the filter on the fuel pump.<br /><br />Is it supposed to have a in-line fuel filter?<br />The manual indicates one is supposed to be there.<br />The local marine mechanic said that year didnt have one in-line.

 

[JB]

Re: Fuel Filter question

TPD.<br /><br />If you have a water seperating fuel filter between the tank and the primer bulb you don't need another one.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[TPD211]

Re: Fuel Filter question

JB,<br /><br />The bulb is on the tank side of the water seperator, is that OK?

 

[JB]

Re: Fuel Filter question

Works better if you keep the water out of the primer bulb, TPD.

 

[TPD211]

Re: Fuel Filter question

Thanks JB, I'll move it to the other side.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Fuel Filter question

If you move it and the filter gets empty it can be a real bear to get primed. Especially if its an aftermarket bulb with no check valves. Primer bulbs are better at "pushing" rather than "pulling".<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[TPD211]

Re: Fuel Filter question

Hummmmm, maybe I'll just leave it be. "If it aint broke, dont fix it"