When to change Inline Fuel Filter
10-20-2003, 07:57 AM
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When to change Inline Fuel Filter
I have a 2003 496 HO and the Mercury Owners Manual says to change Fuel Filters every 100 hrs or Annualy. The filter is $50.00 and the two connectors are $17.00 does everybody out there change this every year or every other year? I can agree with changeing the water separating fuel filter every year but what about this inline fuel filter?.
10-27-2003, 06:51 PM
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Originally posted by Island Hopper
I installed Racor canister type filters instead. After the initial $60 price the replacement filters are about $10 a piece.
I installed Racor canister type filters instead. After the initial $60 price the replacement filters are about $10 a piece.
Will they void warranty?
11-20-2003, 02:52 PM
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The inline filter was an add on after there had been numerous fuel system problems. This was done late in 2002. Prior to that they did not exist.
This system is plumbed to the boost pump before the fuel goes through the water seperator filter. Should be through the filter first. But rather than fixing the plumbing issue, Merc decided to add the inline filter, at a cost of around $50 a piece, that are throwaways. My boat did not have these filters, and if I was going to have to spend this kind of money I would buy a better filter. This should not have any effect on warranty.
This system is plumbed to the boost pump before the fuel goes through the water seperator filter. Should be through the filter first. But rather than fixing the plumbing issue, Merc decided to add the inline filter, at a cost of around $50 a piece, that are throwaways. My boat did not have these filters, and if I was going to have to spend this kind of money I would buy a better filter. This should not have any effect on warranty.
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Re: When to change Inline Fuel Filter
Originally Posted by Island Hopper
I installed Racor canister type filters instead. After the initial $60 price the replacement filters are about $10 a piece.
This system is plumbed to the boost pump before the fuel goes through the water seperator filter. Should be through the filter first. But rather than fixing the plumbing issue, Merc decided to add the inline filter, at a cost of around $50 a piece, that are throwaways. My boat did not have these filters, and if I was going to have to spend this kind of money I would buy a better filter. This should not have any effect on warranty.[QUOTE] If so exactly what did you do plumbibg wise?
04-19-2006, 02:16 PM
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Re: When to change Inline Fuel Filter
On my 32 Sun the inline's are located just forward of each motor on a stringer. I suspect if you have them they too are attached to a stringer.
BTW, what is the part-number and are they found on mercruiserparts.com?
BTW, what is the part-number and are they found on mercruiserparts.com?
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Re: When to change Inline Fuel Filter
Originally Posted by Island Hopper
The inline filter was an add on after there had been numerous fuel system problems. This was done late in 2002. Prior to that they did not exist.
This system is plumbed to the boost pump before the fuel goes through the water seperator filter. Should be through the filter first. But rather than fixing the plumbing issue, Merc decided to add the inline filter, at a cost of around $50 a piece, that are throwaways. My boat did not have these filters, and if I was going to have to spend this kind of money I would buy a better filter. This should not have any effect on warranty.
This system is plumbed to the boost pump before the fuel goes through the water seperator filter. Should be through the filter first. But rather than fixing the plumbing issue, Merc decided to add the inline filter, at a cost of around $50 a piece, that are throwaways. My boat did not have these filters, and if I was going to have to spend this kind of money I would buy a better filter. This should not have any effect on warranty.
Did you install the Racor fuel filter to correct the Merc plumbing error you describe? [QUOTE=The inline filter was an add on after there had been numerous fuel system problems.
