1978 85hp Johnson - fuel filter?

[brettule]

My boat has a built in fuel tank and the plumbing goes to a fuel filter before connecting to the engine. The reserve tank which is just one of those portable cans doesn't have any external filter. Is it adviseable to keep the filter for the '78 Johnson 85hp outboard? Do they need to be replaced at any interval? If so what type?

 

[hidef]

Re: 1978 85hp Johnson - fuel filter?

There is a screen under the fuel pump cover that serves as a filter. However I do use a cheap inline fuel filters for my portable fuel tanks and hoses.

http://www.marineengine.com/parts/j...TLR78C&manufacturer=Johnson&section=Fuel+Pump

http://www.iboats.com/Sierra-Clearv...52379961--session_id.735989943--view_id.52300

 

[brettule]

Re: 1978 85hp Johnson - fuel filter?

Right. Mine doesn't have a fuel pump, just a priming bulb. The built in onboard fuel tank looks pretty simple, if there is a screen inside it can't be reached. Should I attempt to replace the old fuel filter?

 

[hidef]

Re: 1978 85hp Johnson - fuel filter?

The fuel pump is on the outboard. Look at the link from MarineEngines.com that is the fuel pump for your outboard.