Fuel filter???
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: columbus oh
Even if I was going to use the mechanical pump, there is absolutly no problem running a filter between the pump and tank. This has been done for years. I have installed probably over 200 filter systems like this. This is an OEM position for every Mercruiser engine made for the last 10 years. It is crazy to not have a filter on the fuel system. The recircuting system found on many of these cars are perfectly capable of flowing proper fuel flow with an inline suction side filter. I am tired of getting snide comments, when I was only asking if the C3 had an inline filter somewhere prior to the fuel pump! Al
i did not mean to offend the op in any way, my apologies if i did, juz try'n to help out......
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Syracuse IN
No apologys needed, Marine engines run at much higher rpms than most automotive for extended times. Current 5.7's run at 5,500, Current 6.0's run at 6,200. In the 80's and early 90's 5.7's ran at 4,600. This is a consistant run for hrs at WOT. Many fuel lines in small boats are very short, but in cruisers the fuel system may be 10 to 15 ft long.
I just did not want to install a filter if a OEM filter was present. Thanks Al
I just did not want to install a filter if a OEM filter was present. Thanks Al
Racer
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 264
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From: Fort Myers, Fl / St. Paul, Mn
I have a Sierra marine fuel filter/water separator that I will install on my 72. It makes perfect sense on a car with a 40 year old tank and lines to filter the crude and water out. I don't know how water gets in there but it does.
It's a spin on type filter, like an oil filter, so I assume it would be installed on the vacuum side?
It's a spin on type filter, like an oil filter, so I assume it would be installed on the vacuum side?
