Hi, I’m “Garys boat”, 2002 Triumph 190 Bay. I can’t get the fuel/water seperator filter off. HELP!

[Garys boat]

Hi y’all, I’m “Garys boat”. I CANNOT get the fuel/water seperator filter off! HELP!

 

[Offshoreman]

The one on the engine or the one mounted in the hull?

If it ABSOLUTELY will not come off, it might be time for a new fuel filter water separator assembly.

 

[Garys boat]

I’ve come to that conclusion, as well. Thank you!
I’m brand new to this site, do you have a suggestion as to where I might find a OEM assembly, that will direct mount? Also, it is the filter inside the hull. Thanks again!

 

[Offshoreman]

Any boat supply store like west marine, should have one on the shelf.

 

[dboyd351]

get the kind with see thru bowl with a drain on the bottom and mount it high enough so you can open the drain and catch what comes out.
If you do this and run non-ethanol fuel you can keep going even if you get a tank of fuel with lots of water in it.

Not a fun chore, but it will get you home on your own power.

 

[Offshoreman]

According to the manufacturers standards, if I recall correctly, the glass or plastic bottom water separator is for enclosed compartments or enclosed engine rooms where it would be protected from potential impact. If it's going to be exposed or outdoors, make sure that it is a solid metal filter canister.

10 micron is the filtration you are looking for