Hi all,<br /><br />I have a 3.5hp Mariner (~1981) serial number 642 S 022031 and while attempting to take off the screw on clear plastic sediment (?) bowl (part number 15303M) below the fuel filter assembley, I cracked and broke the bottom of it 
Have sourced the part ($6) in the US but the dealer want to charge me $40 to UPS it here to Ireland. As these parts are no longer available in Ireland my mechanic suggested replacing the fuel filter assembly with a sealed in-line one. however I would have to also put in a seperate fuel shut off valve. My questions are thus: (a) will it affect the running of my motor if I bypass the original fuel filter assembly with a new one? (b) are these threaded bowls generic, i.e. would I be able to get one from a dead engine? (c) or would someone have this part lying around and be willing to shove it in an envelope and send it on to me, obviously would be reimbursed.<br /><br />Many many thanks<br />Ciaran
Have sourced the part ($6) in the US but the dealer want to charge me $40 to UPS it here to Ireland. As these parts are no longer available in Ireland my mechanic suggested replacing the fuel filter assembly with a sealed in-line one. however I would have to also put in a seperate fuel shut off valve. My questions are thus: (a) will it affect the running of my motor if I bypass the original fuel filter assembly with a new one? (b) are these threaded bowls generic, i.e. would I be able to get one from a dead engine? (c) or would someone have this part lying around and be willing to shove it in an envelope and send it on to me, obviously would be reimbursed.<br /><br />Many many thanks<br />Ciaran