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  1. 11-02-2018, 10:18 PM #1
    sirmo
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    repower still need filter?

    Repowering a boat with a new ProXS 4-stroke 175 (no serial number yet)

    previous motor was a Yamaha HPDI and has a Yamaha canister style in-line water/fuel separator located in the bilge.

    Can that be eliminated or should it stay in place?
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    #2 11-03-2018, 05:38 AM
    Unless you are installing the Mercury water-in-fuel filter kit, remove any others in the system. There is a small fuel filter on the back of the engine with a water-in-fuel sensor. It can be removed and replaced with a boat mounted filter kit available from your Mercury dealer.
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    #3 11-03-2018, 09:08 AM
    As stated above, ONE filter only. Engine is already equipped with a separating filter.

    The ALTERNATIVE is to remove the engine filter, replace it with a a bypass kit, and install a remote-filter (specific water-in-fuel filter kit) mounted in the boat.

    For most bass-applications the engine-mounted filter is going to be the way to go.


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