Gas filter

[iggyw1]

Another quick question or two: I have a 6 H.P. Evinrude, 1991, model E6REIA. It has a 3/8" fuel line. No in line filter under the cowl other than the fuel pump screen. I have a glass in line filter I am thinking about installing on the fuel line outside of the motor cowl First of all, should i put an in line filter in the line and secondly if so, should I install it between the tank and primer ball, or between the primer ball and motor? Thank again guys!

 

[Joe Reeves]

The ones I've seen were always that type and placed in the line between the primer bulb and the engine.

 

[GA_Boater]

My preference is between the tank and bulb to stop crud from messing up the check valves in the bulb.

I wouldn't use a glass filter. Assuming you have a portable tank, the hose will be tossed around and increase the chance of the filter glass breaking. A 3 or 4 dollar plastic filter from an auto parts store is more durable.

 

[iggyw1]

Got ya GA _Boater. I do not have a portable tank. I am coming out of the tank under my floor for the trolling motor. Same tank I use for my main motor. I am leaning towards the glass filter because I would like to see the gas in the line to keep an eye on it for anything unusual, like water or bubbles or crud. I think though, it would be a good idea to take alng a spare plastic cheap filter in the event that the glass does end up breaking some how. Thanks for the input.

Thanks Joe Reeves as well.

 

[GA_Boater]

Many plastic filters are clear;