Fuel filter question

[Dave_Snelson]

I have decided to fit an in-line fuel filter to my runabout which has a 100 Suzi on it. I have bought the filter, an automotive part, which is a sealed cylindrical aluminium can type.

Obviously the filter has "in" and "out" spigot connections and they are situated at opposite ends of the cannister. The filter is capable of trapping water as well as dirt.

The Q is...Do I mount the cannister laying horizontal or virtical? I can do either, space isn't a problem. Anything else I should know? Its a standard outboard installation with tank in transom and "bulb" to feed the fuel to carbs before starting etc.

Thanks in advance.

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[Strathglass]

Normally most filters are mounted with the container vertical and the input and output connections at the top. This tends to preventair being trapped in the filter.
Iain

 

[hlb]

That seems about right. But has the filter got no drain at the bottom to let out the water. Else you donk know whether it's nearly full or not. I played hell with my mechanic for putting filters on that had no drain. First thing you know is when you stop. And it's always when the sea is the roughest, so no fun going down to change it. Oh yes. Make sure you have a spare filter handy.

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Haydn

 

[Guest]

West Marine have loads of filters for outboards. www.westmarine.com The service they offer is staggering when compared to the average UK chandler. I've bought quite a bit from them. They have even got a freephone from the UK 0800 896473.

 

[DavidJ]

following from hlb
.....and something to unscrew the filter off with.
David

 

[coliholic]

oh well if you're being that pedantic

.....and an old ice cream container to catch the drips in......


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[andyball]

asap sell a racor conversion for non-drain types, so's you can drain it....tho' of course u should have bought one like that in the first place- I just replaced my oe american one with a drainy one.

Oh, and vertical of course.

 

[chippie]

I have a similar inline disposable filter fitted to my vehicle and it is horizontal. I dont think it matters much though.

 

[andyball]

Should've read the original post more carefully : "inline" type filter - doesn't matter which way up.

The conversion kit I mentioned was for spin-on "water separator" types that don't have a drain (quicksilver etc).

 

[mtb]

and the missis to make the tea.


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[Dave_Snelson]

Thankyou Doctor(s)

Thanks all for the rapid response.

Eeee, in't this BB great!

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[KevL]

And a change of clothes for when you fall in the water that came out of it ;-)

KevL

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