Fuel filter and water separator

[Kevin Kidd]

New Sea Ray owner here, we have a 2000 Sundancer 270 with MerCruiser V8, 7.4 MPI engine.
I recently purchased bad fuel, we have changed out the fouled spark plugs and the boat ran fine after that. I am planning on changing fuel filter today. My question is this, What type of fuel filter does this engine take (I cant find anything in the owners manual) and is it a water separator also, or do I have separate Separators. I'm still getting to know the boat, just purchased it in late Oct.
Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[Lazy Daze]

It is primarily known as a water/fuel separator, but often just referred to as a fuel filter. It's about the size/shape/look of a typical oil filter. Located bottom, front, right corner of engine. It may be inside an easily removable plastic box - although most people never put it back on. Get AT LEAST one extra one to keep on board. Any local Merc shop will have them in stock - Mallory or Sierra are good alternatives.

I would highly suggest pumping out (by hand or a true "fuel" rated pump) about 5 gallons of fuel from the bottom of the tank and checking the quality, just to be sure. Through the fuel sender plate is an easy way to do it.

 

[Kevin Kidd]

Thank you

 

[Maggieiscrazy]

Walmart also sells that filter. Quicksilver part#35-802893Q01

 

[Kevin Kidd]

Thank you Maggieiscrazy

 

[Lazy Daze]

You're welcome. Just for clarification (in case you were wondering), the Quicksilver that Crazy Lady mentioned is the same thing as Mercury/Mercruiser. Merc branded products can only be sold at Merc shops, while Quicksilver can be sold at other stores. Different packaging and color, but same product on the inside.

 

[Kevin Kidd]

Thank you Lazy Daze, that's good to know.

 

[KevinC]

There may also be a inline fuel filter in front of the fuel/water separator.

-Kevin

 

[Maggieiscrazy]

You're welcome. Just for clarification (in case you were wondering), the Quicksilver that Crazy Lady mentioned is the same thing as Mercury/Mercruiser. Merc branded products can only be sold at Merc shops, while Quicksilver can be sold at other stores. Different packaging and color, but same product on the inside.

Crazy Lady?

 

[Lazy Daze]

Crazy Lady?

I assumed “Maggie” is a woman’s name? Just having some forum fun/humor!

 

[Maggieiscrazy]

I assumed “Maggie” is a woman’s name? Just having some forum fun/humor!

Maggie is my golden retriever. She's pretty crazy.

 

[Lazy Daze]

Maggie is my golden retriever. She's pretty crazy.

Ah... Then it would be crazy doggie! I have one of those, too!