Fuel filter ID

Tim R. · Oct 17, 2012

Probably a 2QM15

http://shop.torresen.com/marine_diesel_direct/Yanmar/index.php?p=details&mfc=Yanmar&sku=104500-55710

wetass · Oct 17, 2012

That looks more like a gasoline style in line fuel filter. Is that acting as his primary filter? Dont think it would do anything but filter out algea maybe and clog up real quick. Normally you would have a primary like a spin-on style (think racor) and then a secondary which could be spin on or drop in filter type, but normally I dont see that style he has unless its a gasoline engine.

RichH · Oct 17, 2012

Not a 'filter' its probably a 'strainer'

Looks like an in-line 'strainer' from a hydraulics shop or 'fluid power' distributor. I cant see from the pic, but it probably has a 'cylindrical screen' made of woven polyethylene or polymer. Typical 'retention' for these are at 100+µM but due to extreme small surface of the 'filter media' become quickly blocked even by much smaller µM particles.

Even if it 'really' is a filter with proper filter removal efficiency .... it too damn small (surface area) to be of any value, other than to totally and VERY quickly shut down flow during a particle 'storm'.

onecoolair · Oct 17, 2012

gpd955 said:
Had a cruiser on the dock today who wants to keep some spares on board for his trip to FL.

We got on the topic of filters and he didn't really know much about the fuel filters on his Yanmar 2Q15. Took a look at it and the inline one looked
Nothing like the one on MDD's site. He has no manuals on board and no part numbers. Can someone ID this for me so I can point him in the right direction?

Attwood makes these....This is what I have been using on the fuel line for my 20 year old Nissan outboard for years. If you have the one that has the plastic filter it is easily cleaned and or easily replaced. It works great in helping keeping the main filter on engine to last a lot longer. I found mine at the local wal-mart some 20 + years ago. I have seen them also at academy,O'reallys and other local stores that carry marine supplies. BTW...I have never had it clog to the point were it shut down engine.

Benny17441 · Oct 17, 2012

Looks like an aftermarket inline filter. Being connected after the Racor it is likely not doing much. I would carry a piece of metal tubing so that I could eliminate that filter in case it ever got plugged. A replacement could likely be found in an auto parts or truck and tractor supply store.

alexco38 · Oct 17, 2012

It's made by Attwood. Replacement filter screen is Attwood #11821-7

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brow...ine+Style+Universal+Fuel+Filter.jsp?locale=en

It protects the fuel lift pump. At least let you see debris before the fuel pump.
The engine mounted fuel filter is after the fuel lift pump.

Chris Patterson · Oct 17, 2012

I had one of those things on a Harley years ago, and it about drove me to drinking. Now that I think of it, it did. A piece of crap if there ever was one. I kid you not, I wouldn't take a free wheelbarrow full of them. Do ANYTHING else but that thing.

Jan11 · Oct 17, 2012

Tim R. said:
Probably a 2QM15

http://shop.torresen.com/marine_diesel_direct/Yanmar/index.php?p=details&mfc=Yanmar&sku=104500-55710

Tim hit it right on the nose. After that an awful lot of noise & mis-information.

It's a common filter. Here is a X-reference from Fram that lists many of the equivalents:

http://www.framcatalog.com/PartDetailWindow.aspx?b=F&pn=C7516

Benny17441 · Oct 17, 2012

It is impossible to carry enough spare parts to cover every eventuality. It does make sense to carry maintenance items like filters, hoses, clamps, impellers and oil. Being in the ICW where there is tow boat service and places with post offices, safety and a supply for any part is almost assured.

Anonymous 121765 · Oct 18, 2012

Gp,

Aside from the good advice the guys have given you. the biggest part of the problem is NOT what filter is used, but rather the guy taking the trip is ILL prepared.

Rather than being focused on the trip, he needed to take the time to know his boat & systems BEFORE heading out. Sounds like the kind of guy you end up seeing on film at 11:00PM. I wouldn't go on his boat.............

CR

Chris Patterson · Oct 18, 2012

Got that right Ron. I know they sell these things at "marine stores", and they also sell a lot of other junk that's worthless on a boat as well. Some people can't take advice from someone who has already fought the battle. I was attracted to the silly thing years ago on a bike, because it looked cool, I could see the fuel, etc. But look at it. A THIMBLE full of trash will stop it. And it's made of GLASS. Making it seal correctly was another whole nightmare, and I am a first class mechanic.
You are right.

"Towboat, Towboat, Towboat on 16, this is vessel Knothead requiring assistance"...

Intelligence is learning from your mistakes.
Wisdom is learning from others mistakes.

rpwillia · Oct 18, 2012

Looks like the same one

alexco38 said:
It's made by Attwood. Replacement filter screen is Attwood #11821-7

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brow...ine+Style+Universal+Fuel+Filter.jsp?locale=en

It protects the fuel lift pump. At least let you see debris before the fuel pump.
The engine mounted fuel filter is after the fuel lift pump.

I bought one for an old Yamaha outboard at west marine years ago, but could not find it. This one at Bass Pro shops likes the same one as well.
http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Fuel-Line-Filter-Kit/product/16085/

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