Another VRO removal question - What about the fuel filter?

[ChrisinNashville]

So I yanked my bad VRO pump and converting to premix on my J40ECCS. I'm using a 0438556 pump. What is everyone doing about a fuel filter? I just cant seem to find room. Even in all the pics of VRO removals @ iboats I don't see anyone using fuel filters?

Thanks,
Chris

 

[achris]

Chris,

Use a small plastic 'in-line' filter. Like a 35-816296Q2

Chris.........

 

[ChrisinNashville]

I tried to get 0398327 to fit under the cowl but not without kinking the fuel line....

For instance, http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...11047-88-johnson-40hp-convert-vro-to-std-pump
and
http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...vinrude-outboards/344143-50-hp-vro-conversion
and
http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engi...to-non-vro-89-evinrude-50-hook-up-particulars

No one mentions a filter?

 

[boobie]

The best thing to do is mount a water/separating fuel filter in the boat.

 

[achris]

The best thing to do is mount a water/separating fuel filter in the boat.

I was going to suggest that, but figured with a 40hp he might be running remote/portable tank fuel lines directly into the engine... If it's a built-in tank, definitely...

 

[ChrisinNashville]

Yup, portable tanks. What about splicing in a filter from the tank, before the bulb?

 

[boobie]

If he's running a portable tank he can still plumb in a quick disconnect for the fuel line before the filter. That way he could have the water/separating filter which is good with todays fuels.

 

[ChrisinNashville]

Ah, never thought about mounting one of these, http://www.iboats.com/Fuel-Water-Sep...view_id.187573


I like it, thanks!

 

[achris]

If you want to do it that way (and it's actually the way I'd do it if it were me anyway. I rarely suggest how I'd do things because I'm a bit anal...) Set up would be like this....

Run a 'permanent' line from a water sep fuel filter mounted somewhere convenient to a primer bulb near the engine, then a fitting up to the engine... put an engine style connector on the inlet side of the filter and plug your normal portable tanks into the system there... Just remember that you prime the engine from the primer in the permanent line, NOT the tank line. You want to pull the fuel through the filter, not push it....

Chris.......