Johnson Fuel/Water Separator

[Sand Rover]

Hey Guys,<br /><br />Last year I bought a 1995 HydraSports HydraSkiff with a 1995 Johnson 90 V4 from a friend, and he gave me very little paperwork with it...<br /><br />My question is I'd like to change the filter in the fuel/water separator, but I have no idea which filter to use. The only info I could find on the outer casing was "Johnson - 502905" I'm assuming that is the part number for the entire unit - anyone know which filter to use? Which micron level, etc.?<br /><br />I went to my local marine store and all they had was complete Racor units...<br /><br />Thanks in advance,

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Johnson Fuel/Water Separator

Try a Johnson dealer. Or change it to a Racor. They are inexpensive and filters are easy to find. Just a thought.

 

[rdgallo]

Re: Johnson Fuel/Water Separator

Sandrover, I have a 1994 Johnson 150 that I ordered a new fuel/water separtor filter from ishopmarine.com the other day and I ordered part number 502905. I couldn't see the part number on my filter, but it is an OMC filter. Hopefully it is the correct filter. Cost was $8.81.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Johnson Fuel/Water Separator

Take the old one out and go to a different marine store. These are common items.

 

[marinemech1]

Re: Johnson Fuel/Water Separator

502905 is the part number of the filter<br />174176 is the part number of the kit

 

[Sand Rover]

Re: Johnson Fuel/Water Separator

Marinemech1...<br /><br />You rock - thanks man!

 

[Lowranger]

Re: Johnson Fuel/Water Separator

Sand Rover, You might like to upgrade to a Racor filter/sight-bowl assembly http://www.rivermarinesupply.com/xcart/catalog/product_10862_Racor_Filter_S3214__S3213.html . It screws onto your OMC mounting head and allows you to see and drain off any water that's present.

 

[rdgallo]

Re: Johnson Fuel/Water Separator

lowranger, how long can you use the Racor you mentioned until you have to replace it. I realize it can be drained, but is there a limit as to how many times you can drain it?

 

[Lowranger]

Re: Johnson Fuel/Water Separator

The metal cannister is threaded top and bottom. It contains a pleated paper filter and is replaced annually for about $18.00 http://www.starmarinedepot.com/Racor+S3214+Replacement+Element.html . The blue "sight-bowl" is re-installed on the botttom of the new cannister. It has a drain that allows you to remove any accumulated water. It is not discarded.

 

[rdgallo]

Re: Johnson Fuel/Water Separator

Thanks, lowranger. I appreciate the info. I wonder if you would still have to replace the element if you were not getting any water in the lower bowl? I have had my boat for 10 years and have only changed the OMC filter once and am doing it again this year. I probably should do it more often, but never have had a problem. Actually, I tend to forget it is even there as my old boat never had one of these. Thanks again.