Fuel Filters

[genesis08]

Hi Guys,Is there anyone outhere using an inline six with carb?If so I need a complete filtration sytem,primary and secondary could anybody reccomend something.I need housing and filter for the primary and an inline for secondary[that I think I can get easy enough]West Marine mayby?.....Regards Brian......:head:

[tsubaki]

Most anybodys should be good for that purpose.
At one time there was some discussion about the filters waterlogging with oil and causing the engines to run lean, I believe that was straightened out by increasing the micron size slightly.
I don't believe there is one set filter set that is preferred. Some guys here used Walmart, Merc, I have NAPA with Merc reference numbers.
A water seperator-filter (one with a drain tub would be nice) mounted, that looks a lot like an oil filter should do the job.
http://a1672.g.akamai.net/7/1672/116/20080501/www.ritzcamera.com/graphics/products/3-77/356452177.jpg

[macojoe]

I use to run a inline 6 and I used one like shown above, no 2nd filter.

If money is not a option, then a Racor is the bet and they come 10 micron and have the clear bowl on the bottom o drain the water from. Thats what I have now.

A few of us got them from a guy on ebay for a good price, but I think they are a bit small for your inline? Really I think its a tad small for my O/B also?? We will see.

The link to the guy on ebay is

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Racor-Fuel-Water-Separator-Kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247 QQcategoryZ31286QQihZ022QQitemZ350018936238QQrdZ1Q QsspagenameZWD1V

[genesis08]

Thanks T,

I see Boat US have have a sierra kit for 49.99.Would that do me?and where would one mount it on the v20?....Regards Brian.........:head:

[genesis08]

Can you look at my last post?

[macojoe]

I will look there in a min. But what do you have for a boat?? I guessing a Cuddy? any were in the back of the boat before the line goes out the transom.

The filter I just showed you on ebay is Rated for 30 GPH , I will be trying it on my 225 hp Evinrude I never plan on 30 gal a hour!! and if I do I am getting rid of it!! LOL

The guy is selling them for $29 but he is also taking offers, I heard he will take $17 for them?? Worth a shot, cause you are not going to get better for less!!

Here are the spec's

Racor 120RRAC01 Gasoline Spin-On Series Fuel Filter/Water Separators Gallons per hour- 30
Port size- 1/4-18
Bowl- See-Thru
Cost: $55.92

Racor 120RRAC01 Gasoline Spin-On Series Fuel Filter/Water Separators (http://www.allpointsmarineco.com/view/search/czMyNDA=/576/) Replacement Element Number S3240

Racor S3240 Gasoline Spin-On Fuel Filter Elements Application- Inboard
Fuel Type- Gasoline

Fits Model Numbers-120R-RAC01
Cost: $13.97

[spareparts]

if you use the Racor, make sure it has the metal bowl for use on an I/O. The clear bowls are for outboard use only. You should have a secondary mounted on the fuel pump(looks like half an egg mounted on the pump), look at the fuel pump on the side of the block. there should be a band that goes over the top with a screw right in the middle, usually safety wired in place, cut the wire, back the screw off, push down on the band till you can free it from the housing, then remove it from the pump, teh filter is made of a ceramic material, they should be availble from mercruiser or several aftermarket companies

[macojoe]

Why just metal bowls for I/O??

[chumbucket]

I always thought the difference between the metal bowl and the plastic bowl was where it would be mounted. I didn't think they allowed plastic bowls to be mounted in the bilge or other enclosed areas.

[phatdaddy]

lesson learned the hard way:

do not clean your plastic bowl with carb cleaner,fogs it up so bad you can not see anything in it.

[spareparts]

anything in the engine compartment that contains fuel has to meet Coast Guard specs for resistance to flame for an alloted time frame(don't know how long). Its got to hold up to fire for a certain amount of time before it melts, thats the reason for metal fuel filter bowls, no plastic inline filters, and "A1" fuel hose

[genesis08]

Really appreciate the help.Can I go with the sieara Fuel kit from west marine or where ellse would you sugest?The problem that I have is I am in Ireland and parts are unavailable.However I used to live in Va Beach and a friend of mine normally gets this stuff for and posts it over.So if you can tell me what exactly to buy he can pick it up and send it to me.I have a box of parts leaving the states soon so I would like to get it in that.That is really holding me up[fuel filter system that is...Regards Brian...:head:

[spareparts]

that sierra filter is a copy of what mercruiser uses( probably made by the same people), check with ebasicpower.com they may have a better price on one. Racor makes the bets filters, but for what you are doing, the sierra is fine

[csvencer]

Interesting read over at THT on the clear bowl racor's.

http://www.thehulltruth.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=186275&start=1&highlight=bowl+fire&highlightmode=1

I wish I had the kind of money where I can just burn an extra fuel water seperator...

-Svence

[genesis08]

Thanks sparparts,just to let you know I am 5 hours ahead of you guys,so when ye all aplying on the forum I am more that lightly in bed!!!!hence I reply alot later,anyway thanks again.So would any other of you guys concour that the sierra would be fine for primary filter?Regards Brian.......:beer: