Fuel Filter for 75 HP Merc

[Okie556]

As far as I can tell my 2003 75 HP Merc does not have a inline filter. Definitely none between tank and motor.......just squeeze bulb. Would a inexpensive inline be sufficient or should I go the water seperator route? Also with either type.....should it be between the bulb and motor?

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Fuel Filter for 75 HP Merc

If it a 2 stroke 3 cylinder,you have a white inline filter on the fuel pump outlet to carbs. This filter only catches debris down to 20 microns and no water. A water seperator filter is the best bet with todays fuels...

 

[Okie556]

Re: Fuel Filter for 75 HP Merc

If it a 2 stroke 3 cylinder,you have a white inline filter on the fuel pump outlet to carbs. This filter only catches debris down to 20 microns and no water. A water seperator filter is the best bet with todays fuels...

It is 2 stroke 3cyl so I will look for inline filter under cowling. THANKS! Now in regards to water separator filter....saw on a Wally World with screw-on cannister filter. I have room to mount the bracket between fuel tank and motor but as asked before....should this filter be between the bulb and motor? I would think so because after sitting for extended period of time this would allow the squeeze bulb to pressurize the cannister filter. Is the right or wrong??

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Fuel Filter for 75 HP Merc

Install filter before bulb and motor as you suspected....

 

[Okie556]

Re: Fuel Filter for 75 HP Merc

Install filter before bulb and motor as you suspected....

I said between bulb & motor......you said before..?