Two Peas
Member
- Jun 24, 2008
- 914
- Boat Info
- 360DA 2002, Raymarine C80, SR50 Weather, Radome, DSC, Baltik 9'6" with 6hp Tohatsu
- Engines
- 8.1 Horizons w/V-Drives
About a month or so ago I changed the water pump impeller and water separating fuel filter on my starboard engine.
Today, I attacked the port side. I had wanted to get to it earlier but my schedule just didn't allow it.
I'm pleased to say that although I had to remove the water muffler (it was rather easy to do), I completed both jobs in about 1.5 hours, with very little blood on my hands.
No broken parts, no lost parts, not even much cursing.
Having followed Hampton's excellent walk-through to complete the starboard side made doing the port side MUCH easier. I think next time I can cut the overall time down to about two hours for both engines.
This job is about a little patience, and little gymnastics, and lots of reading. I wouldn't have guessed it is as easy as it actually is.
Removing the water separating fuel filter is about the only scary part (the thing is fuel of gasoline). I used a couple of oil absorbent mats underneath the filter area, and a jar to quickly pour the gasoline into from the filter.
No pictures today, but everything looks very similar to the pictures Hampton has posted already.
Glad to have it all done!
Today, I attacked the port side. I had wanted to get to it earlier but my schedule just didn't allow it.
I'm pleased to say that although I had to remove the water muffler (it was rather easy to do), I completed both jobs in about 1.5 hours, with very little blood on my hands.
No broken parts, no lost parts, not even much cursing.
Having followed Hampton's excellent walk-through to complete the starboard side made doing the port side MUCH easier. I think next time I can cut the overall time down to about two hours for both engines.
This job is about a little patience, and little gymnastics, and lots of reading. I wouldn't have guessed it is as easy as it actually is.
Removing the water separating fuel filter is about the only scary part (the thing is fuel of gasoline). I used a couple of oil absorbent mats underneath the filter area, and a jar to quickly pour the gasoline into from the filter.
No pictures today, but everything looks very similar to the pictures Hampton has posted already.
Glad to have it all done!
