fuel filter replacement

[fenwayfear]

I will start by saying I have never replaced the fuel filter. I am sure it is quick and easy, I just would like some info on it before I try. I assume the fuel filter and water separator are one, correct?

Anyone have a tutorial for replacing fuel filters for Dummies?

info: 1998 225 stock promax(EFI) w/oil injection on a 1994 XB2003

FYI: I drained all the old gas and replaced the engine mounted oil cap/float sensor. Going to replace the fuel filter water separator before I add the premix to test it all. (prior post I had the beepbeepbeep's)

 

[GotMyAlly]

I think it's just a spin-on filter under the cowl, like an oil filter. Should be a 30 second job.

 

[Mick]

I think it's just a spin-on filter under the cowl, like an oil filter. Should be a 30 second job.

Yep real simple.. Just prime and go after you change it

 

[ROBERT CROSS]

There is an inline also on our '04 PM.
12-816296K2

 

[fenwayfear]

After looking at the motor it does not have the simple twist on filter. I assume that the fuel filter is inside the VST. Given my inexperience, what's the best way to access the filter inside and replace it. I am not sure what is even inside it.

 

[GotMyAlly]

Are you the original owner? Sounds like someone along the way has removed some of the filtering components. I'd expect it to look something like this:
http://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/parts/2712_110.cfm?mdl=RZ87BT

I don't think the filter in the VST is intended to be the primary filter.

 

[fenwayfear]

Are you the original owner? Sounds like someone along the way has removed some of the filtering components. I'd expect it to look something like this:
http://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/parts/2712_110.cfm?mdl=RZ87BT

I don't think the filter in the VST is intended to be the primary filter.

I saw that earlier and looked at the motor and that setup is not on there.

 

[fenwayfear]

I am blind it does have the spin on filter. Replaced it, it was clean with no water or sediment in the glass jar test. I did NOT fill the new filter with gas before installing it should I have?