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Fuel filter
Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 5:11 pm
by msparks
Re: Fuel filter
Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 5:47 pm
by Liquid Asset
That is the vent for your gas tank. It let's air in but keeps fumes from escaping.
Re: Fuel filter
Posted: Wed May 29, 2019 6:11 pm
by Liquid Asset
I should also mention the it keeps pressure in the tank from backing up when the gas in the tank expands. It acts as a check valve.
Re: Fuel filter
Posted: Thu May 30, 2019 3:35 am
by boocat
Re: Fuel filter
Posted: Thu May 30, 2019 7:30 am
by msparks
Thanks Liquid. Apparently I don’t have a in line filter. I have a water separating one on the fuel pump. I guess I could just get one from the parts store?
Re: Fuel filter
Posted: Thu May 30, 2019 7:46 am
by msparks
Also, does it ever need to be replaced? I was going through a no wake zone and the engine died. It started back up but it’s done it a couple times.
Re: Fuel filter
Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 2:53 am
by steve1313
The fuel/water separator is a fuel filter, and you also have one on the motor. You should probably change both.
Here's a link to replacing the one on the motor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnPejtbrCRM
Re: Fuel filter
Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 9:11 am
by msparks
Do you think I should change the vent valve? It’s never been changed. Thanks for the advice.
Re: Fuel filter
Posted: Fri May 31, 2019 3:17 pm
by Liquid Asset
I don't think you need to replace it. I would definitely change the fuel filters and go from there. I've always replaced my water separator/filter annually. Mine was a external spin on type.