Installing a water separating fuel filter in a boat

In this video I install a water separating fuel filter into my boat, the Green Machine. All ouboard motors have small fuel filter inside them, but a larger external fuel filter is a great way to protect the motor from dirt or water in the fuel. They have clear bowls on them so they allow you to easily keep an eye on the quaility of fuel you are running.
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  • @djhinormas959
    @djhinormas9596 жыл бұрын

    everytime i go to add a new mod to my boat i google how to do it and everytime the green machine has already got a vid waiting for me :) pretty cool love ur work

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty laid back but the Green Machine has plans for world domination. ;)

  • @djhinormas959

    @djhinormas959

    6 жыл бұрын

    hahahahah

  • @darrylhenchie4765
    @darrylhenchie47655 жыл бұрын

    Dangar Marine has been my goto for everything boating. I’m a ‘newie’ to boating and these vids have been brilliant.

  • @dolphinliam888
    @dolphinliam8882 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are second to none. I'm a mechanical and electrical power engineer, now enjoying retirement fixing boats 🚢😎

  • @beecee1235
    @beecee12353 жыл бұрын

    Refuse to call it an "unboxing"..... Now i love your videos even more.... keep up the good work and info. Thanks. Happy new year.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy new year!

  • @jeremy2demain421
    @jeremy2demain42120 күн бұрын

    Great video, will be installing one soon on my new first boat, had no idea about the importance of these filters. Cheers

  • @jesuslata4868
    @jesuslata48685 жыл бұрын

    YOUR VIDEOS ARE VERY INSTRUCTIVE AND YOUR EXPLANATIONS ARE VERY GOOD. I HAVE LEARNED A LOT FOR YOUR TIME IN MAKING THESE VIDEOS, THANKS MATE

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome mate. :)

  • @BradM766
    @BradM7663 жыл бұрын

    Great video Dangar. I’m installing a Sierra filter for my 1995 Johnson 130hp. I was shocked to learn my boat never had one.

  • @alansmith2203
    @alansmith22035 жыл бұрын

    Danger, thanks from San Francisco. Really like your common sense approach and easy to follow instructions.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Alan, glad you liked the vids. :)

  • @Winchestersxp
    @Winchestersxp7 жыл бұрын

    It's a great way to get water out of a built in fuel tank as well. Great vid.

  • @jacklowe3788
    @jacklowe37886 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video! Really appreciate your practical approach to marine repair & projects w/out all the fluff -

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jack, glad you liked it. :)

  • @lancista91
    @lancista918 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this series of vids on the Green Machine. I'm new to boating and it's nice seeing each component of a boat laid out in a vid. Best of luck on the project mate!

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate, it should be back on the water soon. :)

  • @bassninja7969
    @bassninja79697 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to your videos my outboard is running a lot better now

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    7 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that. :)

  • @DheerajSunderRajan
    @DheerajSunderRajan6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. As a newbie these videos are great. Getting my first boat this weekend and these videos are a great help.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate. Congratulations on your new boat. Enjoy! :)

  • @khurramk9089
    @khurramk90897 жыл бұрын

    i love the details you put in your videos Man , very intelligent and smart working skills you have :) watching your video i can carry all the services on my outboard , before i used to pay $700 for a service lol thanks alot for sharing these videos:)

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate, great to hear the videos are helping you. :)

  • @FIGGY65
    @FIGGY652 жыл бұрын

    One can build a bracket to mount to the rear of the transom corner brace, with enough setback depth to keep the body of the filter out of harms way ( but serviceable), and avoiding messing with your hull side. Awesome information! Stay safe.

  • @andyjohnson2397
    @andyjohnson23978 жыл бұрын

    Nice work the green machine in looking great so far 👍🏼

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Andy, it's starting to get there!:)

  • @mrpoopypants9586
    @mrpoopypants95863 жыл бұрын

    Ha! We just went to take our first boat away for its maiden run and smelled a fuel leak. Mongrel to get at, wasn't sure about thread sealant or bleeding air out of the system, but of course Dangar Stu has me covered! I think every question I've had you've had a video on ... Thanks! Great channel. Cheers PP

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad the video helped you. :)

  • @coopw101
    @coopw1018 жыл бұрын

    Another video that was very informative and easy.looks like the only hard part finding a place to put it. thanks for your time and effort. peace from Canada.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    8 жыл бұрын

    Hi mate. Yeah, it can be tricky on some boats. If you really can't find anywhere you might be best to make up an aluminium bracket for it and rivet that on somewhere.

  • @mrpaddy999888
    @mrpaddy9998885 жыл бұрын

    6:35 thank you mate love your vids

  • @twominutevideos4950
    @twominutevideos49505 жыл бұрын

    Another super helpful video. Thanks Mate.

  • @gregbrown4340
    @gregbrown434010 ай бұрын

    Great video, best I've seen on replacement 😀

  • @Fireship1
    @Fireship17 жыл бұрын

    Great video Stu. Where I am located in NJ USA ethanol is in all our fuel at 10%. One of these filters is a must as ethanol attracts water like a magnet. My big boat with the Yamaha 150 has one installed, I will be adding one to my small boat with the evinrude 48 next season. Thanks for the video!

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, ethanol really is an issue in boats and for sure these filters are a must. Always good to have a winter project. :)

  • @jesteronetime
    @jesteronetime7 жыл бұрын

    great vid good info ..i really enjoy a binge on your vids ,and now before i do anything on my boat i check if you have a vid on it...keep em coming,,

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jason, glad you've been enjoying the vids. :)

  • @gordonross5157
    @gordonross51575 жыл бұрын

    Awesome as usual. Cheers. G

  • @MrRainbowrooster
    @MrRainbowrooster4 жыл бұрын

    Again, always the best videos on boat work. Would love to have a cup of coffee with you someday but a couple of thousand miles difference make that hard. Thank you for the best videos on youTube

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe one day!

  • @manwithapan9481
    @manwithapan94816 жыл бұрын

    Nice one, just ordered this after getting my engine back coz it had shit in the carb gonna fit it myself now I know what to do cheers ;)

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    6 жыл бұрын

    These filters are a real life saver, I reckon there should be one in every boat. :)

  • @lamugaspearfishing5826
    @lamugaspearfishing58263 жыл бұрын

    Very good video! That was what I needed! Thank you very much👏🏻👏🏻

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @BH-by5ky
    @BH-by5ky11 ай бұрын

    Great video with lots of good tips.

  • @TheParkBadBoy
    @TheParkBadBoy6 жыл бұрын

    great instructional video, thanks for posting

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome. :)

  • @ckm-mkc
    @ckm-mkc5 жыл бұрын

    Great job on this - really key to have this on a boat, surprised it didn't already have one. I think I would have put in on the inside of the brace, facing towards the stern. The space under the brace is wasted space and it would have been out of the way. Kind of a pain to install this way, but you only have to do that once.

  • @Vedek27
    @Vedek278 жыл бұрын

    Thumbs up from the other side of the world, I really like your vids can't wait for the next one to pop up..;)

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kees. I presume you are in the Netherlands which is where my mother was from. :)

  • @Vedek27

    @Vedek27

    8 жыл бұрын

    That's correct, Katwijk located at the Northsee 30km under Amsterdam..

  • @tonywalker5402
    @tonywalker54025 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video as usual.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tony. :)

  • @jasons4745
    @jasons4745 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid, purchasing now

  • @robstirling3173
    @robstirling31735 жыл бұрын

    The most valuable accessory to any petrol or diesel engine. It will save the pump carb or injection system!

  • @markc4921
    @markc49216 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the video. I actually need to put one in my boat.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    6 жыл бұрын

    They are well worth installing.

  • @onnygajadhar7989
    @onnygajadhar79896 жыл бұрын

    Quick and practical guide thanks

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome. :)

  • @morganaaq1868
    @morganaaq18686 жыл бұрын

    I love the way you say aluminum took me awhile to realize what you were talking about lol.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    6 жыл бұрын

    +Pink da fluff ball is cute I should do American subtitles!

  • @popuptoaster
    @popuptoaster5 жыл бұрын

    So agree with what you say about getting a feel for bolt torque being vital, luckily I got it fairly quickly as a kid and never really thought about it but it was about twenty years before someone pointed out to me that the force you exert is about the same no matter what size the bolt because the spanner lengths are designed to match the size and give you the right leverage to apply the appropriate torque for general use if you have "average" strength.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yep, there is a reason all those spanners are different sizes, you are dead right. :)

  • @BH-by5ky

    @BH-by5ky

    11 ай бұрын

    Absolutely correct. Unfortunately with plastic fitting and tapered fittings I’ve found it more difficult to judge the correct torque, especially when using a sealant which also reduces friction while torquing things down. Fortunately most good quality fittings are generally forgiving, especially when new.

  • @kevinaldrichFL
    @kevinaldrichFL5 жыл бұрын

    Another great video!

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate. :)

  • @wrthrash
    @wrthrash6 жыл бұрын

    I've mounted & installed several of these, be sure to mount it more out of the way, like to one side or out of sight even. They do not capture very much water if you are ethanol free, but a must do for any and all outboards or any engine for that matter.

  • @kahnkhairi9714
    @kahnkhairi9714 Жыл бұрын

    You are the best brother thanks so much for ur sharing

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure

  • @mattsfishingblog8898
    @mattsfishingblog88987 жыл бұрын

    very helpful many thanks

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    7 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome.

  • @coastalplayer
    @coastalplayer3 жыл бұрын

    great instruction-thank you

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @MInecraftFilms10
    @MInecraftFilms108 жыл бұрын

    wow just did this last week. Wish I could have seen this video!

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    8 жыл бұрын

    How did it go?

  • @MInecraftFilms10

    @MInecraftFilms10

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Dangar Marine it was frustrating at first but eventually I got it and it ran smoothly

  • @lucasremmerswaal
    @lucasremmerswaal6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @renandecampos4439
    @renandecampos4439 Жыл бұрын

    Good job Thank you

  • @capttomhughes
    @capttomhughes7 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video on how to install a fuel water separator kit. Thanks.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tom!

  • @ronpowell2373
    @ronpowell23738 жыл бұрын

    A good clear video once again, well done Dan. For me though, if I had two engines and two tanks, I would have two fuel filters! But tat is just my aircraft/navy training of keeping things separate, and if I could afford two engines, I could afford two filters :-) . As the fuel system up to the engine is not pressurised I don't think there is much chance of a fuel leak at higher flow rates, may be air leaks, but not fuel. Priming the system and then letting it sit for a few days to see if a leak occurs is good idea though.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    8 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ron, very good point about having things completely separate. If you get water in one fuel tank, you don't want to take out both motors! You are right about leaks too. Really you are causing a bit of a vacuum so sucking in air at high revs is more likely, although not quite as dangerous as leaking fuel everywhere. ;) I've certainly seen problems with boats though where it would run well at low speed then struggle at high speed and it turned out to be a split in the fuel hose sucking air with no signs of a leak.

  • @streetracer2321

    @streetracer2321

    Жыл бұрын

    I have 2 fuel filters (4 if you count the ones in the motors), but only one fuel-water separator

  • @happydog4929
    @happydog4929 Жыл бұрын

    You should write a book, Thanks.

  • @tenmoi7564
    @tenmoi75642 жыл бұрын

    Lesson learnt, it happened to me the Tank cap with fuel gauge broken and I left outside 3 weeks thought everything is okay when I tested but when on the lake the engine bogged down due to rain water in the tank, luckily I had two tanks and switched and start the engine took long time to start but after it's started the new fresh gas ran okay.

  • @TBrownRecords
    @TBrownRecords4 жыл бұрын

    You made a nice video

  • @cameronmackenzie3722
    @cameronmackenzie37228 жыл бұрын

    Got the same filter on my boat. "Clockwise as always" while screwing on Anti-Clockwise. ;-)

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    8 жыл бұрын

    It's all a matter of perspective. ;)

  • @WVFG

    @WVFG

    8 жыл бұрын

    I always use the term "Lefty Loosen" to undo things, so it's right to tighten.

  • @kristelTransrock
    @kristelTransrock2 жыл бұрын

    Very usefull..thanks

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome 😊

  • @kristelTransrock

    @kristelTransrock

    2 жыл бұрын

    How do I know if the gear change on the base is wrong on Mercury 150 Hp optimax, because there is only forward, no way to adjust on cable. no reverse. How to adjust the exact position on base, before putting it back

  • @artm3629
    @artm36294 жыл бұрын

    How often do these need to be replaced? What about the ones withOUT the clear bowl at the bottom--replacement time? Thanks for all the great videos you've made! I'm a boat newbie and they are really helpful!

  • @crispernator
    @crispernator6 жыл бұрын

    Gday mate i put one of these in my last boat but had it after the bulb fixed to the back of the rear seat i dont know if it makes any difference at all but i didnt have any problems ,used to drain the clear sight bowl at the end of winter ready for the summer season good piece of kit i think dont want no nasties getting through even though thier is a filter on the side of the engine anyway good video.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    6 жыл бұрын

    I think it's pretty 50/50 where you put the primer bulb. The idea with having it afterwards is that you can supply direct pressure to the outboard, but once the bowl is full its going to have the same effect, and it does make it easier to fill the bowl from empty.

  • @m.mostafaelaswey5822
    @m.mostafaelaswey58227 жыл бұрын

    thx

  • @alexanderlowe4236
    @alexanderlowe42364 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Trying to knock out various bits of service on the used boat I bought last summer while it's still winter and this is one of them. My kit is missing the barbed connectors and hose clamps so I'm going to have to run back to the shop tomorrow. Since my boat hasn't had a water separator in it for who knows how long should I expect the filter to foul quickly?

  • @antonioaguiar4883
    @antonioaguiar48835 жыл бұрын

    Thank ypu

  • @WillsGarage91
    @WillsGarage918 жыл бұрын

    I prefer to have the primer bulb before the filter to make initial filling of the filter easy. All boats should in my opinion have a water separator.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    8 жыл бұрын

    Hey Will. I definitely think these filters are essential too. As for the location I think there are pros and cons to both possible position. You are right in that it can be harder to prime with it after, but one it is done I prefer to have it closer to the outboard itself.

  • @saulbibas
    @saulbibas Жыл бұрын

    Great Videos. Do tou think is a must to have a Fuel water separator in 4 stroke fuel injected outboards?

  • @mallow173
    @mallow1737 жыл бұрын

    Again, excellent vid! gotta say i do like the logo on the OB...RAAF?

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mark. Glad you like the RAAF roundel. I figured it suited a boat made by a plane company. ;)

  • @drlangattx3dotnet
    @drlangattx3dotnet6 жыл бұрын

    Have you heard about Mallory filters? I cannot find a unit like I saw in a Mallory video. Thanks for all your work.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    6 жыл бұрын

    Can't say I have ever heard of Mallory, sorry.

  • @Fretboard_Chaos_Productions
    @Fretboard_Chaos_Productions7 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dan, another great video so many thanks for posting. Is there anything to be mindful of when selecting the filter in terms of filtration ability? I have seen filters ranging from 2 to 30 microns. Regards and thanks, Peter

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    7 жыл бұрын

    Personally I installed this more for protection from water than filtering of particles so I haven't really investigated how fine the filter is. I'll have to look tomorrow though to see where it sits on the spectrum.

  • @maggieanddavidcogswell9545
    @maggieanddavidcogswell95455 жыл бұрын

    I am a huge fan of your videos! They have been so helpful to me as a new boater. I have the filter without the bowl am curious if I can take it off and dump the water out periodically, or if the filter needs to be replaced if I take it off. Additionally, I'm curious if the fittings are universal and I can change out to a filter with a clear bowl next time.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    5 жыл бұрын

    You can tip it out periodically. I would do it into a clear jar so you can see if there is any water in it. Yep, the head of the unit is universal so you can definitely change to a filter with a bowl next time.

  • @stevenhardy8263
    @stevenhardy82637 жыл бұрын

    9.9 Johnson is my outboard i have . When making my new fuel lines should i put an inline filter in there somewhere ? And just where should the primer bulb be placed ? Thanks for the good video .

  • @curtisballer688
    @curtisballer688 Жыл бұрын

    Dan curious do these water filters catch other contaminants also or jus water? Always great videos to get lost in!

  • @pauldoitcheap4343
    @pauldoitcheap4343 Жыл бұрын

    For those who follow and are doing fuel line upgrades , I too have found disappointment in the oem standards regards to the fuel side of engines. Here we have a boating industry that I have seen use clamps and hoses on sub floor tanks that have no flaring for clamps to work under pressure and hoses just slide off over time or clamps that rust away. Some may find some fuel primer devices some what restrictive if they need gravity fed or very low vacuum requirements. Best to test bench these primers before having issues on the water. The hard plastic tanks need upgrading to have high point blow off valves installed for pressure discharge and better low point fuel pick up design to the tanks so no air gets sucked in when your trying to avoid hitting rocks in odd rough whether, you don't need a stalled engine at this point when your on your last tank 1/4. In filters fuel should travel to the base water trap first leaving water behind before traveling up through the filter element. Hope this paragraph/comment saves some lives.

  • @DavidSCogswell
    @DavidSCogswell5 жыл бұрын

    I am a huge fan of your videos! They have helped me so much as a new boat owner. My question is if you have the simpler filter with no clear bowl on the bottom, can you unscrew it and dump it all out? Or should it just be replaced when you remove water? Thanks!

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    5 жыл бұрын

    You can tip it out periodically. I would do it into a clear jar so you can see if there is any water in it.

  • @The1sharks1
    @The1sharks1 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Dan, good video. What's the trick in putting on the fuel line onto the nipple that screws into the housing. Thanks Kieran

  • @sandosau
    @sandosau6 жыл бұрын

    I think everyone that's spun a spanner has done the old "oh s$h1t!, i think I've done that up a bit too tight...., yep, I've split it!" I double hose clamp every fuel hose if possible; thought I read somewhere that double clamping was the "industry standard" In fact, just recently noticed that the triple clamped fill hose on a boat was ever so slightly leaking......... ok they were a tad loose but I'll pull the hose off and use a bit of stag paste before summer. My first boat came with a spin on water separating filter that didn't have a clear bowl. When I changed it, (to one with a clear bowl) it was 99% full of water!

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes, if the barb is long enough, double clamping is a good way to go. It's amazing how much water the filters can trap, well worth having!

  • @cadillacescalade1
    @cadillacescalade18 жыл бұрын

    Hi dangar Hope that you are well,charli also I have a mercury m2 jetdrive and would like to flush it using a cleaning liquid and mini pump before putting a new quicksilver hi performance oil. What do you recomend to flush it ? Kerosene,diesel,petrol or maybe dexron 3 atf . Pls advise

  • @snappyvalleyfishing
    @snappyvalleyfishing2 жыл бұрын

    Is there a difference between having the primer bulb connected to the input side of the filter? The Eastener which I have just purchased has a replacement cardboard “corrugated” filter. What’s the difference between that and the metal one which you have please?

  • @deanfulford69
    @deanfulford698 жыл бұрын

    nice I need to do the same thing on my boat

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Dean Fulford Thanks Dean, can't recommend this one enough.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Dean Fulford Thanks Dean, can't recommend this one enough.

  • @pitsmcgoo
    @pitsmcgoo8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the excellent video. Question how often or when should you change the filter element?

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    8 жыл бұрын

    Good question. I would be inclined to change it once a year, but we do quite a few hours each year. I think you could easily get away with every years if you have never had to drain water out of it and the boat is stored somewhere dry.

  • @Entratech

    @Entratech

    6 жыл бұрын

    Check out our new filter separator, "you know when to change it" kzread.info/dron/QUAFj-0qAhMnQbT1wIgV3g.html

  • @muzikmanernie
    @muzikmanernie4 жыл бұрын

    what kind of connector do you need to run another line to a kicker motor from the same water separating filter?

  • @lindendickerson1276
    @lindendickerson12767 жыл бұрын

    I spend way to much time watching your videos. Thank you for them. My question is about the primer bulb. My outboard loses it's prime easily and I've seen some videos recommending placing the bulb in a vertical position as opposed to horizontal. I'm aware that there is a one-way diaphragm in the entry end it which is supposed to not allow the fuel to run back to the tank however would a small amount of siphon pressure overcome the diaphragm and weep off the pressure? or perhaps it's the quality of the bulb itself. Thanks for the great work.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Linden Dickerson Hi Linden. As coincidence would have it a video on exactly that is uploading now. Hopefully it will answer your question but you should also check all your hose clamps and the hose itself for any splits or cracks.

  • @adammcgeorge3538
    @adammcgeorge35385 жыл бұрын

    My mechanic uncle says abit if metho in the fuel tank every once in a while will bond with the water and make it burn.

  • @koalajs
    @koalajs2 жыл бұрын

    Question is, could you have 2 fuel tanks connected to the filter and so it draws fuel from either tanks to 1 outboard ? So 2 in to the filter and 1 out to the outboard?

  • @MrDavew402
    @MrDavew4026 жыл бұрын

    You refuse to call it un boxing, Funny. Anyway, I read all posts first, looking for an answer so i wouldn't be one of those that ask a question that's already been answered. Just got a boat, has water-separator, solid, no bowl, or drain, but they have it installed seemingly upside down. Filter on top, inlet and outlet lines on bottom. I can find lots of info about them, but nothing about if the solid ones can be upside down. or not.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi mate, no, they definitely need to be installed with the bowl hanging down. Water and debris are both heavier than fuel and need gravity to trap them in the filter.

  • @antonis2814
    @antonis28146 жыл бұрын

    Excellent and helpful video.Can I ask you,there is already separating fuel filter but I want to give one more outline for the small engine.Can it work by the same inline for the big outboards?(I can't create a new one inport for the small engine)thank you dangar marine💪🏻

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yep, you can have a single in and two outs from the one filter, particularly if it is just for your back-up motor.

  • @ytbeytbe-rn1py
    @ytbeytbe-rn1py6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, thank you sharing your knowledge. I have one question about the fuel line hose .... I see you use an NBR/CR hose ... are these UV resistant ? I have a 2 stroke 30hp yamaha type: 30DEO ... is a hose with an internal diameter 6mm sufficient ? Thank you in advance.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks make, Yes, NBR/CR is UV resistant and 6mm is fine for a 30 HP.

  • @RegNobbs
    @RegNobbs Жыл бұрын

    I am installing the same filter but with two fuel tanks. I was thinking of putting a priming bulbs between each tank and the filter, can you see any problems with this? I was using the priming bulbs to stop any back flow between the tanks, does this make sense? You are pitching your videos so a novice like me can under stand what I am doing. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

  • @uglyduckling81
    @uglyduckling816 жыл бұрын

    Where did you get that thread goop from? I looked everywhere for it. Ended up settling for Fuel resistant gasket maker. Got the hardening variety so it's also working as a thread locker. It works but I'm not sure it's ideal.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm, good question. I think I ordered it from an auto parts store.

  • @BryanJSmith-ne4kv
    @BryanJSmith-ne4kv4 жыл бұрын

    Do the plugs have to be added? And if they are not what are the effects? I bought a boat and I've noticed the plugs are not added and I've been having the hardest time figuring why every primer bulb I use loses prime

  • @Blacksheep1B
    @Blacksheep1B Жыл бұрын

    Are there instances where mounting a fuel water separator too high can result in loss of prime with air in the system? I changed over from a sierra 18-7945 to the yamaha filter. The yamaha filter was twice as deep! Now I am having trouble with the primer ball getting empty of fuel and the motor starving itself. Any advice is appreciated, thank you.

  • @neilkerswell9335
    @neilkerswell933510 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this video, I have a question: I didn't notice you bleed the filter where did all the air go? There must have 1/2 litre of air in the filter. If it's because the engine has carbys and the primer goes hard once air has passed and fuel has filled the bowls to operating level I can understand. I have a 2022 Yamaha 60 which I think would have injectors, I would think the system would need bleeding at the filter once installed. Please share your understanding on the matter

  • @stringfellowhawk4843
    @stringfellowhawk48437 жыл бұрын

    Is something like this good to use on a small 40HP 2 stroke Yamaha? Or is that overkill?

  • @daveh8686
    @daveh86864 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video! Thanks! I'm planning on doing this but I have two different engines. Is there anything I need to know other than what you shared? I have a Merc 150hp 2 stroke / Yamaha 8hp 4 stroke. I'd like to run both gas lines through the separator. Thanks for any info.

  • @robertbyrd5219

    @robertbyrd5219

    3 жыл бұрын

    dave h, no. The fuel for a two stroke has oil mixed in, the four stroke engine does not, you cannot, repeat, cannot mix those fuels. You’ll need separate filters for each engine. Cheers, Bob

  • @Gmtail
    @Gmtail6 жыл бұрын

    Maybe I got a bad brand, but I had one just like that on my old boat and it was hell every year getting that plastic bowl to separate from the filter. Even if I used a vice the inner portion of the filter would spin with the bowl and the gasketed surface wouldn't let go. I would have to hammer a screw driver through the filter, then put it into the vice, then use a pipe wrench on the bowl.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    6 жыл бұрын

    It can help a lot if you put a smear of rubber grease around it before assembling it.

  • @bienvenidobilbao9604
    @bienvenidobilbao96043 ай бұрын

    Question i have a leaking fuel/water separator at the fitting and hose meeting point. Would that cause air into line and not allow my motor to crank over?

  • @rexxx777
    @rexxx7775 жыл бұрын

    Thanks love your videos. Just wondering how often you drain the bowl. I have a 70l tank that I don't keep topped up and it gets a lot of water through condensation. My outboard starts emitting a white smoke. As soon as I drain the bowl, the white smoke goes. My whole filter seems to fill up with water. Is this white smoke common? My outboard is new and runs great otherwise.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    5 жыл бұрын

    I don't drain mine that often, but I don't get that much water in the fuel fortunately. I go through a tank of fuel at least once a week so I guess that helps with build up of moisture. I also use fuel that doesn't have any ethanol in it either. The white smoke is just steam so it is normal if there is water there.

  • @googleplusisdead
    @googleplusisdead7 жыл бұрын

    What's that bracket made of, metal, or some sort of plastic? Is it because of ethanol in fuel these days (at least here in the US), and separation can easily happen? Or do you have some other issues with fuel and water for boating? RichE

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    7 жыл бұрын

    The bracket on this one was aluminium. Good question about the water in fuel, I think there are a few reasons. One is that the fuel tanks are underground near a water way as we buy it from marinas. Another is that the marinas don't have the turn over that a busy petrol station will have so the fuel is older. Outboard tanks have breathers that are exposed to the rain and the bilges often have water in them where the fuel lines run. I think it is a combination of all these things that makes boats particularly bad.

  • @thomasallan7521
    @thomasallan75213 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the vid. You leave the original filter under the cowling in place when using these as an additional filter right?

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is correct

  • @ap4802
    @ap48022 жыл бұрын

    With the “two in, two out” bracket, can you run one single fuel water separator for twin engines? In other words, for the sake of saving space, could I get away with mounting one “two in, two out” filter for my twin Yamaha F100’s? I have single 90 gallon fuel tank, with two independent fuel lines to each engine. Also, will one 90gph, 10 micron filter suffice for my application? Dangar Marine has the best content for engine repairs/maintenance. Best regards from Sunny San Diego, California!

  • @oba_kinbo
    @oba_kinbo7 жыл бұрын

    Hi, great instruction video. When/how often do you replace the white filter section?

  • @oba_kinbo

    @oba_kinbo

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ah, just saw you answered this in the comments section - once a year if no water in fuel issues. That being said, if there is water in the fuel, then do you have to change it immediately after draining?

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    7 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't change it immediately, no. You might want to flush it out with some methylated spirits though to makes sure it is clean again. I mostly change them each year because they start to corrode.

  • @1luxuryliner440
    @1luxuryliner440 Жыл бұрын

    Following

  • @haregeorge7172
    @haregeorge71723 жыл бұрын

    Does it matter where you have the Primer Bulb? Mine is between Tote Tank & Filter then from Filter is straight hose to Outboard. Shall i put Bulb in between Filter & Outboard like you have yours? Or is it okay how it is. Cheers

  • @dustyfarmer
    @dustyfarmer5 жыл бұрын

    Write the date installed & engine hours with a permanent marker on the side of the filter so you know when it was installed & how many service hours are on it.

  • @bwagenberg
    @bwagenberg5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Stu. Please comment on Merc I/O fuel-water separator filters that don't have the clear bottom and drain valve. They look like an oil filter. Do you have to dump them out periodically to remove the water? I just replace them seasonally. Good enough?

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey Bruce. Just replacing them seasonally is fine. The only exception would be if you got a load of water in the fuel tank from being left open in the rain or something.

  • @florenciofontecillaphdmba.290
    @florenciofontecillaphdmba.2908 жыл бұрын

    Very well done !!! Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. Do you have a video on how to remove a propeller which is stuck? There are only just a few videos in KZread about that, and they are not clear on how to do it, nor explain the technique, which is very tricky sometimes. I am trying to remove mine (Mercury 90 HP, ELPTO 2005) unsuccessfully using several techniques. Thanks again.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    8 жыл бұрын

    I don't have a video yet, but I normally use a puller that hooks in behind the propeller and pulls against the prop shaft. What have you tried so far?

  • @florenciofontecillaphdmba.290

    @florenciofontecillaphdmba.290

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your answer. Yes, I have tried pullers, but looks like is welded to the shaft. My mechanic here in Fort Lauderdale, FL is telling me the only solution would be to torch it. I don't feel comfortable whit that because could bend the shaft. Do you think an "armonic" puller tool will work (hitting with a hammer a tool which is attached to the shaft, producing waves that "would" loose the propeller...)? This tools are sold by about $50 dollars here in Florida.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    8 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure about the tool you are mentioning, but if it is really that stuck I would be surprised if if did the trick (Not that I don't love being surprised!) If it was me I would probably be looking at cutting it off with and angle grinder at this stage. If done really carefully you can avoid anything more than tiny nicks in the prop shaft that won't really affect its performance.

  • @florenciofontecillaphdmba.290

    @florenciofontecillaphdmba.290

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I will do that, its the best and more practical way I think. I like the way you solve problems, very simple way. The "armonic" puller is a device sold in the US by Wakemakers.com and other companies. Attached to the shaft, every time you hit it with a hammer will send armonic (sonic) waves through the shaft, which results in loosing the prop.

  • @DangarMarine

    @DangarMarine

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Florencio, I'll definitely check that out.