Water Separator

[sperzonkers2]

My Evinrude manual says I donot have to replace the fuel filter and water separator for 300 hrs or 3 years. This year is my third season with this boat. What do some of you more experienced folks think. Should I replace them? Seems a long time to not replace these items

Thanks much

[kezsr]

replace mine every year,a small price to pay for preventive maintenance.

[Luna Sea 5]

I drain mine after every tank and change it after every year.  Also Evinrude owner.  Unless you have a new motor, anything prior to the Ethonol in the fuel era, then yes that manual may be accurate.

[wb]

at least keep spares on the boat and the tools to change them and make sure you can do it in a pinch

[IrishAyes]

Change filters every year. As others have said, cheap insurance, expecially with the fuel they are putting into the tanks now a days.

[sperzonkers2]

Thanks Much all. Yes Nick my motor is new 2006.

When you take the water separator off does gas spill out?

[CapBob]

But new Filter on in the beginning of the season, change it after 30 days. Then I will change again in 3 months.

Saves a lot of problems with the ethanol....and as has been said cheap Ins

[Wreckfish]

Rancor Blue 10 Micron - Change every year.  Drain often. 

[Luna Sea 5]

Thanks Much all. Yes Nick my motor is new 2006.

When you take the water separator off does gas spill out?

yes, there is water and gas in that filter.  You want to empty it after every tank.

[Maritime Matt]

What he said

[Luna Sea 5]

If it wasn't for all the ethanol in todays fuel, the normal would be to just change it after every season and not worry about it, but with todays gas problem, it forces you to take better caution.

[IrishAyes]

The best thing to do is replace the spin on solid filter with a filter with a clear bowl at the bottom. You can then see if there is any water in your fuel and drain it from the clear bowl. No need to remove the filter, drain and reinstall.

http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=5669.0

[sperzonkers2]

Thanks all!! Yes, Capt Joe my is a solid bowl on that filter. Not sure what brand it is. I have to take a look at it.

[PeggyLee]

Sperzonkers,  I installed this Racor with the  stainless mount and canister with a clear boul on the  bottom w/ drain plug.Works great and passed inspection.There is thread on site.Good Luck with the installation.