Fuel Filter

(brick) · (brick) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 05-07-2004, 2:18 PM

I have a Mercruiser 350 MPI. I went to change the water-seperating fuel filter today and the service manual talks about activating a schader valve to relieve pressure in the fuel system prior to removing the filter. First, I can't find the schader valve! Does anyone know where the valve is or give me advice on changing the filter?

Thanks in advance,

Tim

(boarditup) · (boarditup) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 05-07-2004, 3:42 PM

A schraeder valve is on the hose. You have a quick connection hose.

I have a similar motor and have no problem with simply spinning off the filter. Just have a rag to wrap it up and collect the spilled fuel.

(bill) · (bill) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 05-08-2004, 3:32 PM

yea i didnt do any pressure valve either i just took it off with and oil filter remover and put the new one on hand tight..very easy job...

(brick) · (brick) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 05-09-2004, 12:50 PM

Thanks. This is the first time I've done the service. I was afraid that if I didn't release the pressure I would have fueling spilling.