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10-22-2006, 03:22 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by capesams
word has it two will restrict the gas flow to much..as in motor starving for gas.
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Not if you use two but not in series. (one after another), split the fuel line with a Y fitting, go to each filter separately then bring them together again with another Y before the engine (thats putting them in parallel). I was thinking of doing this if I decide to use 2 filters. |
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Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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10-22-2006, 03:36 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
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It's not how many filters you have in line or splitting the line to seperate filters.
10 micron or more is more important.
Most racor filters (the ones with the clear drain bowl) are 10 micron
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LETS GO BRANDON
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10-22-2006, 04:28 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
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Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie
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10 micron or more is more important.
Most racor filters (the ones with the clear drain bowl) are 10 micron
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YUP all the ones I see now are 10 micron.
Very important
However, some engines can be fuel starved using just one 10u filter. |
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Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.
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10-22-2006, 04:38 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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I have two filters and it dosen't restict any flow. Mercs have a filter in the engine, and this season I decided to add another due to the e-10(racor). I can't see any fuel flow issues from last year to this year.
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10-22-2006, 08:03 PM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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no problems on any of the boats i fish with the new gas.
just keep burning up the fuel.
i think most of the problems come with letting it sit.
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10-24-2006, 03:09 PM
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Scomber scombrus
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Quincy Ma.
Posts: 604
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thefishingfreak
just keep burning up the fuel.
i think most of the problems come with letting it sit.
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Mike, I think that goes for where you get your gas also....all year I have used gas cans..fresh gas from the street....NO problems at all.
my last fill up was at one of the docks in the town river....now I'm starting to see the motor running rougher and harder starting...the filters are new the one on the motor and my racor fuel/water separator....
Time will tell with new fresh fuel this weekend........not from the fuel docks...... 
This is what the fuel in my fuel filter looked like..... |
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10-23-2006, 07:51 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Van
Not if you use two but not in series. (one after another), split the fuel line with a Y fitting, go to each filter separately then bring them together again with another Y before the engine (thats putting them in parallel). I was thinking of doing this if I decide to use 2 filters.
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my thoughts exactly....van
and it would be nice to be able to isolate a clogged filter from the Y
for non stop running or the cleaning of it...  |
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10-23-2006, 10:50 AM
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Hardcore Equipment Tester
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Abington, MA
Posts: 6,234
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stiffy run the gas out then put some stabil in the tank..
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Bent Rods and Screaming Reels!
Spot NAZI
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10-23-2006, 10:56 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheSpecialist
stiffy run the gas out then put some stabil in the tank..
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YUP !!!
I came into my slip on fumes yesterday...  |
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10-24-2006, 06:11 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Uh, in a spot....
Posts: 5,451
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Codwishing anyone in Boston Harbor in November/December? Run it dry.
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Why even try......... 
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10-24-2006, 07:38 AM
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"Fishbucket"
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Bahston Hahbah
Posts: 6,588
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my buds wellcraft HAS to be full all winter. the marina won't give you winter storage if the tank ain't full. we had a fire last winter and none of the boats blew up 'cause they were full.{this is what they tell me}
the bossman there says just filler up and forget it. full tank= no room for condensation. maybe some octane boost in the summer??  |
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