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Blue Goose posted 09-02-2009 05:45 AM ET (US)
I went to change my fuel filter and noticed that it has a racor filter S3213 that is meant for a merc engine. I have an evinrude and there seems to be a similar filter for that engine. Does it make a difference, or should I just stick with what has been used on the boat before?
Also, anything I need to do in particular in changing it besides putting oil on the gasket.
Thanks
seahorse posted 09-02-2009 07:19 AM ET (US)
The S3213 filter is for the Merc STYLE filter bracket, the same style that is the most common in the industry. It has a certain thread size and seal ring diameter.
There also is a replacement for the OMC-BRP STYLE filter bracket, S32114, that uses a large diameter thread and the same diameter seal ring.
The third STYLE is for the Racor bracket. It uses a large diameter thread but a larger diameter seal ring.
The filtering element is the same in all of the styles.
It does not matter what brand filter kit is installed on a motor.
Here is a link to a story about filters and how they perform.

http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/fuelFilter.pdf

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Author	Topic: Changing Fuel Filter
Blue Goose	posted 09-02-2009 05:45 AM ET (US) I went to change my fuel filter and noticed that it has a racor filter S3213 that is meant for a merc engine. I have an evinrude and there seems to be a similar filter for that engine. Does it make a difference, or should I just stick with what has been used on the boat before? Also, anything I need to do in particular in changing it besides putting oil on the gasket. Thanks
seahorse	posted 09-02-2009 07:19 AM ET (US) The S3213 filter is for the Merc STYLE filter bracket, the same style that is the most common in the industry. It has a certain thread size and seal ring diameter. There also is a replacement for the OMC-BRP STYLE filter bracket, S32114, that uses a large diameter thread and the same diameter seal ring. The third STYLE is for the Racor bracket. It uses a large diameter thread but a larger diameter seal ring. The filtering element is the same in all of the styles. It does not matter what brand filter kit is installed on a motor. Here is a link to a story about filters and how they perform. http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/fuelFilter.pdf