Missing fuel filters??

Kirsten

Kirsten

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Mar 6, 2017
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Hunter 45CC Everett
Hi - I bought my boat just over a year ago (2008 45CC). In prepping for new season we found some new fuel filters, but cannot locate any external filters. Just the one on the engine. The owners manual reads as though they are standard. If true, where the heck are they? Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

Kirsten
 
jssailem

jssailem

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
23,387
CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
Kirsten, start at the engine filter and follow the fuel line back to the tank. If there is a filter you'll discover it.
 
Kirsten

Kirsten

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Mar 6, 2017
6
Hunter 45CC Everett
jssailem said:
Kirsten, start at the engine filter and follow the fuel line back to the tank. If there is a filter you'll discover it.
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We did that. Must have been an option. Only one found is integrated with the engine. Thanks!
 
Ralph Johnstone

Ralph Johnstone

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Jan 4, 2006
7,299
Hunter 310 West Vancouver, B.C.
Kirsten said:
Must have been an option.
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Most unusual. I thought that was a standard installation on all inboard Hunters.

Well if you've checked, then you don't have another filter. I would recommend installing another filter upstream of the engine mounted filter to keep water and other crud from getting to your existing filter. Once that starts coming through, it plugs very quickly. There may be large deposits in your fuel tank which can become dislodged by rough seas.

The engine filter you have is 1-2 micron while the filter you will be purchasing is 10 micron. Talk to a reliable marine diesel shop in your area and get their recommendations for a pre-filter. Your engine will love you for it.
 
jssailem

jssailem

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
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CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
Kirsten, No problem. You can add one if desired. Here is an example of the one I installed for my Perkins 4.107 diesel. It is a Racor 500M. I added the Vacuum gauge on the engine side of the filter to tell me when a filter change is needed. Install is ease project.
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Slipin Away

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Jun 14, 2007
179
Hunter 45cc Florida
On my 45cc the primary racor filter is located under aft bed. Acess is gained by removing the drawers under bed on port side
 
Justin_NSA

Justin_NSA

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Jul 7, 2004
8,496
Hunter 30T Cheney, KS
If you don't have another filter upstream you should definitely install one. The finer one on the engine will plug up quicker if you don't. I'm guessing there is one somewhere between the engine and tank.
 
Jeff Jellick

Jeff Jellick

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Feb 16, 2012
198
Hunter 45 CC Alamitos Bay, Long Beach
The fuel filter that you are looking for in located below the bed in the aft cabin. At the foot of the bed there are 4 pull out drawers, Remove the bottom right hand drawer ALL the way, if you pull it out and then lift up on it you can fully remove it. Then look into the space and you will see the other fuel filter.
Let me know if this works for you.
Jeff
2006 Hunter 45 CC
 
Kirsten

Kirsten

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Mar 6, 2017
6
Hunter 45CC Everett
You guys are great! I looked under the port side of the aft bed last night and nothing was there. Must have gotten side tracked because I didn't look on the starboard side. Just did and vuala - there it is. (smile)

Thank you!!
 
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jssailem

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SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
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Welcome to the forum Kirsten
 
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