Great review of water separating fuel filters.

[Mark42]

If you have or are considering adding a spin on water separating fuel filter, this is a must read!!!

Apparently Marine Fuel Filter is a product where you really do get what you pay for. The article compares the 3 configurations (Merc, OMC, Racor), for size, filter ability, capacity and quality of construction. Well worth the time to read. And it has pictures too!

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

 

[mthieme]

Re: Great review of water separating fuel filters.

Rule of thumb...
Change it every season and you won't have any problems.

Sidebar: I took my 'Ray to my marine mechanic last mid-season. He made a point to tell me that he was impressed that I actually had a marine cartridge on it. Evidently, the majority of people use an auto oil filter.

 

[capt sam]

Re: Great review of water separating fuel filters.

I've been using 10 micron filters and changing them every 30-60 days, cheap insurance.

 

[mthieme]

Re: Great review of water separating fuel filters.

I've been using 10 micron filters and changing them every 30-60 days, cheap insurance.

Wow. Ever thought of investing in a cap for the fuel tank?

Sorry, just messin' with ya.

 

[capt sam]

Re: Great review of water separating fuel filters.

I should've stated that I've been doing that since this summer, we've been having some real issues with ethanol here, we've measured as much as 30% coming out of local gas pumps.

 

[mthieme]

Re: Great review of water separating fuel filters.

WOW.
At least that should take care of any water problems.

I better start stocking up on fuel pump diaphrams for my old OBs while they're still available.