kevsbox
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I am servicing my Beta 20 engine and the last bit is the fuel filter on the engine. It appears hard to reach and remove, any advice please.
Beta 20 fuel filter
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donm
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Early Beta engines have the fuel filter at the back of the engine behind the pump. They a PIA to change as they are difficult to grip, you end up spilling diesel everywhere and then have trouble tightening the new one. Beta make a conversion kit to bring the filter to the front top left and it is well worth the money and an easy fit. Best of luck - before fitting the conversion I regularly had to ease mine out by chiselling the filter rim with a screwdriver!!!!
Stemar
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I have the same arrangement as you, and I spoke to Beta at the boat show about this; they don't do the kit any more, but will make one up for you. Contact them with your engine details - the numbers on the sticker - and they'll make sure you get the right bits.
kevsbox
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Thanks guys, I will contact beta next week
Boater Sam
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Try putting a jubilee hose clip round the filter, gives you something to get hold of.
Supertramp
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My Beta filters are tucked round the side with space but hard to get good purchase on. I use one of these to start them moving. A lot neater than chisels or screwdrivers.
donm
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Yeah - tried that but the boat is long keel and the engine is neatly tucked in, almost touching the hull so I couldn’t get my hand around it, only fingers and no room even for a chain wrench. It needed moving
Pye_End
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Similar problem with Beta 14 - but found that a filter socket works - ie. one of these: https://gb.jbtools.com/lisle-61550-80mm-15-flutes-oil-filter-cup-wrench/
However, check the size - I have used 2 different ones depending on where the filters have come from - 80/15 and 74/15
However, check the size - I have used 2 different ones depending on where the filters have come from - 80/15 and 74/15
kevsbox
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Thanks, that does look interesting
PabloPicasso
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Get the Beta kit and move the filter to where it's easy to reach.
Imagine fuel contamination, and having to change it while at sea!!
Been there, done that.
I DO NOT WHAT TO REPEAT THE EXPERIENCE!!!
Imagine fuel contamination, and having to change it while at sea!!
Been there, done that.
I DO NOT WHAT TO REPEAT THE EXPERIENCE!!!
alahol2
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I normally use slip joint pliers. It's still difficult to get into the right position. I must get round to checking the remote setup from Beta.
kevsbox
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Ordered the kit today
kevsbox
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Purchased
alahol2
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Please come back and tell us how easy (or otherwise) it is to fit with the engine slotted into the boat. It's bad enough changing the filter, I don't think I want to be doing anything fiddley down there.
donm
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I fitted on about 10 years ago and it was very easy to fit and an absolute dream to maintain compared to the original arrangement
kevsbox
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Will do, I hope to fit this on Sunday
stav
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When I changed my filter from the engine I added a second so I have a course filter and a fine filter, also added a vacuum gauge so only need to change when they need changing. A bit of a job but well worth it. Good luck with it
Racor 215R10 Diesel Spin-On Fuel Filter
I also changed to the two micron filter.
Good luck with it.
Racor 215R10 Diesel Spin-On Fuel Filter
I also changed to the two micron filter.
Good luck with it.
alahol2
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Or save a few pounds... Spin on Filter
kevsbox
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kevsbox
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So a frustrating day this was. I tried to remove the existing fuel lines and run new ones to the adaptor a installed last week but I could not budge then.
Can anyone explain how to undo the clips shown in the photos please.
Can anyone explain how to undo the clips shown in the photos please.
