Filter/seperator installation in '02 tracker

**yankee doodler** · 01-09-2009, 01:19 PM

Since us poor saps up here in the "frozen tundra" as Gabowman calls it, have several months to prepare for the next boat fishing season, I thought it wise to add a filter/seperator to the boat. Went well and I can now sleep better.

There are a number of filter/seperators out there and I'm sure there's better ones than the Sierra model I installed, but my trusted boat shop suggested this one. Only $50 for the kit w/ extra filter, fittings, and fuel rated hose so not too bad a dent in the Doodlers winter fund. What da ya think?

Made me some marker bouys too. Only thing is not sure if 3oz. of weight is enough. Suggestions?

**Barnacle Bill** · 01-09-2009, 01:57 PM

That'll work.

**Scrapper** · 01-09-2009, 02:04 PM

I would run some seafoam in your fuel in the winter. It has some water removers added to it. Just for some peace of mind.

Looks like a really nice install! Love the bouys....Love the idea of using the peice of PVC to give some rigidity. Think I'll be making some soon! You should post plans on building them. I know they are pretty simple, but it would be cool to archive. They are very clean looking. Great job!!

**lamplighter** · 01-09-2009, 02:13 PM

Nice job!! Been thinking of adding one to my motor.

**Scrapper** · 01-09-2009, 02:18 PM

Nearly all new boats come with them standard now. IMHO I think all boats should have them. With the way fuel is now...and with being in a...well..."boat"...which is on the water everytime its used..lol...the benefits WAY out weighs the cost..and they are simple to install. Just added insurance in my opinion. My Ranger has one from the factory...its an 87 model. I believe thats one reason the engine is still in such good shape. Anything that helps to make your gas more pure and more clean will help your engine..and helps keep carbs clean.

One thing to be sure of is to NEVER under any circumstances use a filter replacement that is an automotive type filter. Always get a marine replacement. If you premix I mean...some of them will filter oil. If it filters the oil you premix...well....you can take if from there.

VRO, Oil Injection, Four Stroke...doesn't matter.

**PanMan_VA** · 01-09-2009, 02:28 PM

Nice installation on the filter. That was may alternate location. I just didn't feel like removing two batteries from my 05 Tracker PC 175 every thime I needed to change it so I installed mine in the corner of the splash well.

**lhumphre** · 01-09-2009, 02:39 PM

how often should you change the fuel/water separator? hopefully never if your gas doesnt have any water in it, right? just wonderin..

**Countryboy N.C.** · 01-09-2009, 02:39 PM

I put one on my 03 tracker about 3 months ago. Been using sea foam for awhile now.

**Countryboy N.C.** · 01-09-2009, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by lhumphre

how often should you change the fuel/water separator? hopefully never if your gas doesnt have any water in it, right? just wonderin..

Good ?, I have been wondering the same thing.

**yankee doodler** · 01-09-2009, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by lhumphre

how often should you change the fuel/water separator? hopefully never if your gas doesnt have any water in it, right? just wonderin..

The mechanic at the shop where I bought it says they change them every fall up here when people winterize ( I hate that term) their boats.

I have been running an additive, and I can't think of the name, but it's not seafoam or marine stabil. Again, it was recommended by the boat shop.

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