Fuel Filter
Re: Fuel Filter
I just replaced the filter elements on our Perko's last month. I think that the Perko's are very good filters.
The part number for the element is: 0324001ELM.
I ordered them from http://www.marinepartssource.com. They are $12.41 ea.
Good Luck.
The part number for the element is: 0324001ELM.
I ordered them from http://www.marinepartssource.com. They are $12.41 ea.
Good Luck.
1986 39' Marinette Double Cabin
Misty Blue
350 HP. Crusaders
Home Port: New Buffalo, MI.
Misty Blue
350 HP. Crusaders
Home Port: New Buffalo, MI.
Re: Fuel Filter
Agreed, but they are NOT filters; they are strainers. What's the difference? Coarseness. A strainer (about 30 micron) takes out 'bowling balls'; a filter (about 10 micron) takes out fine grit. Both are needed.
Jeff
Jeff
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Re: Fuel Filter
So all in all better to stay with the perko strainer separator or change out with a modern spin on?
Moby Rick
FYC grosse ile mich
32ft F/B express
1971
T/318 Chrysler marine
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1971
T/318 Chrysler marine
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Re: Fuel Filter
I also changed out the threaded EXPENSIVE fuel filter.
The Perko sediment/water separators work well no reason to change to canister IMHO
Remember: Fuel Filters MUST be after the fuel pump outlet NOT on the suction side! (intake)
safe boating,
dave
The Perko sediment/water separators work well no reason to change to canister IMHO
Remember: Fuel Filters MUST be after the fuel pump outlet NOT on the suction side! (intake)
safe boating,
dave
1987 Marinette 29 FB Sedan
Retired Boat Accident UL and USCG trained investigator
Retired USCG Captain
Retired Boat Accident UL and USCG trained investigator
Retired USCG Captain
Re: Fuel Filter
Dave,
I did not know that the filters had to be after the pump. What's the reason for this?
A previous owner of my boat added a spin on water separating filter before the pump but left the inline "can" filter near the carburetor. Sounds like I will need to move some things around...
I did not know that the filters had to be after the pump. What's the reason for this?
A previous owner of my boat added a spin on water separating filter before the pump but left the inline "can" filter near the carburetor. Sounds like I will need to move some things around...
Maestro
1986 32' Sedan
Chrysler 360s
1.5:1 Gears, 16x16 props
1970 28' Express
Single Chrysler 440
1:1 Gear, 14x12 prop
Green Bay, WI
1986 32' Sedan
Chrysler 360s
1.5:1 Gears, 16x16 props
1970 28' Express
Single Chrysler 440
1:1 Gear, 14x12 prop
Green Bay, WI
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Re: Fuel Filter
Maestro, there is nothing wrong with your set up. The previous owner just took out the Perko and replaced with a spin on, as I have done. No problems.
Rodney
1975 28 Express-Twin 350 Chevy's, SOLD
1990 32 Express--Twin Mercruiser 454 with Bravo I outdrives
Portage Canal Waterway-Upper Peninsula,Lake Superior
1975 28 Express-Twin 350 Chevy's, SOLD
1990 32 Express--Twin Mercruiser 454 with Bravo I outdrives
Portage Canal Waterway-Upper Peninsula,Lake Superior
Re: Fuel Filter
The element should be a Perko 0324001ELM. This element measures 1.75" x 1.75". This is the filter in use in our OEM bronze filter housings.
Eric Spies
1989 32 SDFB
Twin 318s
Lake Lanier, GA
1989 32 SDFB
Twin 318s
Lake Lanier, GA
Re: Fuel Filter
Any feel for how often this filter element should be changed?
W. J. Brockman
1984 Marinette Express Bridge
Twin 318s 235 hp
Bolles Harbor, Michigan
1984 Marinette Express Bridge
Twin 318s 235 hp
Bolles Harbor, Michigan
Re: Fuel Filter
I have one of those Perko elements that I no longer need. I also have the brass filter if someone would want it.
Re: Fuel Filter
That Perko STRAINER (not filter) element is good virtually forever; just pull it and clean it every decade or so.
Here's the deal: You want a coarse (about 30 micron) strainer ahead of the fuel pump, to protect it. But you want a fine (about 10 micron) filter after the pump to keep crap out of the carb. The Perko strainer is coarse enough to remove big stuff without clogging. If it were a fine filter (like 10 micron) it could clog and starve the fuel pump, which uses only a psi or so to move fuel. On th eother side of the pump it develops up to 7 psi, which can push fuel pass obstructions easier.
Jeff
Here's the deal: You want a coarse (about 30 micron) strainer ahead of the fuel pump, to protect it. But you want a fine (about 10 micron) filter after the pump to keep crap out of the carb. The Perko strainer is coarse enough to remove big stuff without clogging. If it were a fine filter (like 10 micron) it could clog and starve the fuel pump, which uses only a psi or so to move fuel. On th eother side of the pump it develops up to 7 psi, which can push fuel pass obstructions easier.
Jeff
"We live at the bottom of an ocean of air, not at the top." General Marvage Slatington