Yanmar 1GM10 filter question

[catnick1]

I am about to replace the fuel filter cartridge on my newly acquired Macwester 27 Yanmar 1GM10 which appears simple enough .

My question is has anyone got an additional inline fuel /water separator filter such as a CAV 296 besides the original fuel filter or do you rely on the original only?

My boat has only the original filter and I would like to add an inline filter as I feel this is prudent .. what would you advise please ?

 

[awol]

Every Yanmar 1/2/3 cylinder I have ever met has an inline fuel/water separator filter - Yes, fit one!

 

[Tranona]

Common to fit an additional filter such as the CAV or a Racor between the fuel tank and the engine.

 

[catnick1]

thanks Tranona and Awol,, yes as I thought ..I will buy one and fit asap.

 

[catnick1]

just a thought ..would I need to buy a hand pump /prime version , or will a standard fuel /water type suffice ?

 

[Tranona]

Depends on the relationship between the tank pick up and the engine. If you put the filter in the current run of the pipe you should not need a primer.

 

[catnick1]

Thanks Tranona ..so if I understand correctly the tank pick up being situated higher than the 'new' filter will cause the filter be gravity fed and thus filled ?

 

[Tranona]

Yes, although even if it is not the pump on the engine should pull it through. If the pump pulls fuel through now it should also do it with the filter in the line.

 

[catnick1]

much appreciated Tranona thanks for your patience.

 

[Laysula]

I would fit a Racor 500 type rather than the CAV type.

 

[awol]

I would fit a Racor 500 type rather than the CAV type.

Racor 500 filter > £12 Delphi HDF296 < £3.50 Also availability to consider. Your choice!

 

[catnick1]

The Racor filters are out of my budget range at the moment... I know its important to have the best available but my wallet if restricted !

 

[ChromeDome]

Heads up: Make sure you get filters for diesel as there are differences!

 

[dukeofted]

The Racor filters are out of my budget range at the moment... I know its important to have the best available but my wallet if restricted !

I have used the cheap copy filters on two boats and I wouldn't go back to a CAV type filter! It is so much easier to change the filter and much less likely to get air leaks in the system.

Marine 500FG 500FH Diesel Fuel Oil Water Separator Filter for boat Truck Car 6941477785615 | eBay £23.69!

 

[catnick1]

I have used the cheap copy filters on two boats and I wouldn't go back to a CAV type filter! It is so much easier to change the filter and much less likely to get air leaks in the system.

Marine 500FG 500FH Diesel Fuel Oil Water Separator Filter for boat Truck Car 6941477785615 | eBay £23.69!

thanks Dukeofted Looks like they tick the box...

 

[catnick1]

thanks Dukeofted Looks like they tick the box...

do they have a throw away filter or one that requires cleaning and replacing

 

[dukeofted]

Disposable filter, although you could probably clean them out and reuse in an emergency if you didn't have a spare.

 

[catnick1]

Disposable filter, although you could probably clean them out and reuse in an emergency if you didn't have a spare.

thanks again... Ive ordered one, cheap enough to try