How to change a fuel-water separator in a Yamaha Outboard Motor Crooked Pilothouse

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[@trygveknudsen3809]

Watching this from over in Norway. Thanks for all the good advice - will come in handy as I prepare my 2017 150 hp Yamaha for the long, cold Norwegian winter storage.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Norwegian wow that's a awesome place captain, and thanks for watching my channel cap. Be safe

[@Peacefullyzen2023]

Hey Cap, I can’t believe you’ve had the crooked pilothouse for 11 months! Time flies!! Can’t wait to watch the next 11 months of your videos!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Just time has flown by it's been almost a year thank you for sticking around watching my videos captain

[@riverakers]

Thanks for the video.When I change my water fuel separator I always put a little oil on the rubber gasket that way it will not stick to the fuel line mount.If you have a high moisture location like I have on my boat.

[@OutOnTheReef]

I seen that some people do that put a little bit of oil in the gasket but where my filter is located there is no moisture there is very dry as you saw the filter have no rust but that's a great suggestion it helps for the future to remove the filter thanks for the great suggestion captain

[@jejoko]

Hey captain. Good advice. Better yet than just filling it with fuel, fill it with a mix of 50/50 fuel and injector cleaner and idle your engine for 20 min. That way every time you change filter you give your injectors a good scrub.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Great suggestion cap. Thanks for sharing 👍 😉⚓️

[@BubuElisa]

Thanks , I need to replace it in my 2320 Parker . Sir , u are living the boaters life ✌🏼👍🏼

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks Jedi for watching cap.👨‍✈️⚓👍

[@alexflorida9544]

Nice and easy! I just purchased 2 filters for my engines and your video was handy. I think I can do this! Lol

[@OutOnTheReef]

LOL I don't think you should have a problem, but I'm glad you like the video😉

[@kellyrudnick5977]

Love the wife flower vase comment. Great video, easy to follow - thanks!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol thanks cap. I had to buy my wife a new one🤣, and thanks for watching cap.😉⚓️🎣

[@andrewfyakim525]

Hi OOTR, Nice video! My Yamaha filters also look clean when I cut them apart. My old diesel boats had Racors where you could see the fuel, filter and see water if there was water in the clear bowl. Saved money by only needing to change the filters when they needed to be changed. Some of your subscribers mentioned in the comments to install a similar filter. but it is against the regulations (ABYC standards) to install the gasoline filter with the clear-bowl and drain-cock, if the filter is installed below decks in an enclosed area where there could be an ignition spark. (Like a battery; bilge pump; electric solenoid, etc.) .... I change both of the gasoline filters on my boat every 100 hours (about 2-3 times per year) and they are always clean as new. I use only Valvtec non-ethanol gasoline, and only from a local marina that sells the most gasoline.... fresher gas!.... I look forward to all of your videos! (The suggestion in the comments, below, to put a little oil on the filters gasket is that it makes it easier to take off when you change the filter; same reason we put a little oil on the gasket of the engines oil filter when we change it)......

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you for the great info it's always good to know those things about fuel separator and I always use seafoam oh my fuel and I use ethanol-free that's why my fuel filter is very clean and the only concerned about putting a little bit of oil on the seal of the fuel filter was that I did not want oil residue going inside the injectors. I think I'm very picky that's all. Thanks for watching on my videos captain I also look forward to seeing yours and navigate safe

[@andrewfyakim525]

@@OutOnTheReef Hi Capt. I've heard of Seafoam but I don't know much about it.... Maybe you could do a video on it. (Or come to think of it, have you already done a video on the Seafoam?)

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@andrewfyakim525 I have recommended in my past videos on other boats I've been using it for over 10 years and always have improve my MPG and get my engine clean, and it also stabilizes your fuel

[@michaeldawes3538]

Good information! My engine has 3 years and 104 hours. Time to change filter! Thank you!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Anytime Michael and yes you do already👍👍

[@captainrick9379]

You just reminded me I need to do mine! Thanks!

[@OutOnTheReef]

LOL for the reminder and I'm pretty sure you know what you're doing you probably going to do a better job than I did. Now let's get that fuel separator change captain😉😁

[@lastcast975]

Capt thanks for the detail instructions you give in your videos, because of that I ended getting the same autopilot, hydraulic lines, and wireless kill switch. It's just much faster to follow the instructions through your video. Thanks and Tight Lines

[@OutOnTheReef]

Anytime Captain I'm glad that my videos have helped, and I will keep making videos to help you and others do easy installations of equipment and if you want to support my channel by using my Amazon links whenever you buy something Amazon will give me a percentage and that really helps my channel Captain that's one way you can help my videos , it doesn't matter what you buy just use my links and that's how I get my commission. Thank you so much for being part of my channel and navigate safe captain

[@lastcast975]

@@OutOnTheReef I did, because of a previous video you posted, didn't know that was a way to support you guys on KZbin before then, it will show up on your account, getting it deliver in a few days,

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@lastcast975 exelent thank you captain and i hope you have a easy installation ,and you will love auto pilot. And thanks again for supporting my channel😉

[@buddyprice7541]

Thank you for making it easy!

[@OutOnTheReef]

My pleasure Captain 👍👍👍 Thanks for watching

[@overlanderengel5787]

Perfect ! i also grease a rubber on a new one filter for a little with silicon

[@OutOnTheReef]

that is a great idea cap. thanks for sharing

[@abelsanchez8804]

Awesome video..... thanks much for the info and sharing!

[@OutOnTheReef]

I'm glad you like it thank you Abel

[@lazaroocejo2517]

Good job captain,thanks for the video, have fun and be safe. 305

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain just getting the boat ready for future trips. Hello from 407😉👍

[@SDJ7044]

Thank you captain. Video was Very useful. Will try to do myself.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Anytime Saul And I hope you have a successful project captain👍

[@grunner30]

Great job, Captain.

[@OutOnTheReef]

thanks cap for watching 👍⚓

[@terryg3921]

Great video. I wish mine was that easy to get too.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Where did they located yours at the bilge deep inside

[@bradross1188]

A pro tip! On some boats you can shut the fuel off if you can shut it off start engine for 10 seconds. That is so when you remove the filter you do not spill gas.

[@OutOnTheReef]

that a great tip thanks so much cap.

[@mikea7942]

Dude, before you mentioned flower vase I was already thinking your wife must be a team player!

[@OutOnTheReef]

LOL you're right Mike she supports my clumsiness with some things😁

[@joewebber5593]

one of the better video, Thanks

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks buddy I really appreciate your positive feedback and thank you for watching👍👍⚓

[@josuesepulveda55]

Nice boat

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you captain

[@hemipower63]

Capt. Let’s see that pilot boat land some big fish 🐠 👍

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol yes im getting ready since I only have one motor I have to make all the maintenance to make sure everything works properly

[@p3teytran]

Another great tutorial. Your videos are thr best captain. Any chance you'll be checking your timing belt soon? I've been relying on your videos for all my maintrnance needs as it just clicks when I watch your videos.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you so much Peter for being an awesome view of my channel and not yet on the timing belt but whenever I do I'll definitely post a video for you thank you for being part of my channel captain👍

[@paulswitzer9579]

Nice video. Thanks.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Anytime Paul thank you for watching

[@benjamincarter9726]

Hey Captain, I enjoy your channel! I am impressed that you tow such a large boat. Any chance you could make a video of your launch and retrieval at the boat ramp? I own a similar style pilot house and would love to see your strategy at the boat ramp. Thanks!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thank you Captain and in the future I will make a video showing you also I made some videos oh my other KZbin channel this shows me Towing the boat

[@OutOnTheReef]

Here is a link of my other KZbin channel that shows me Towing the boat kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKesY2NofNF6jqc

[@benjamincarter9726]

@@OutOnTheReefGreat video, thanks for sharing on your other channel!

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@benjamincarter9726 thank you for watching and being part of my channels captain if you have any other question or concern please let me know. Navigate Safe cap.

[@pauldrusch1805]

LMFAO, using your wife's vase. Excellent as always Cap!

[@OutOnTheReef]

She does not know I guess what she sees the flowers dying she'll find out LOL

[@johnr423]

Pick up a few 32 oz mason jars from the hardware store and keep them in the garage for projects like this

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol yes that way I don't have to use my wife's flower vase. Thanks for the recommendation captain👍👍

[@charleshaas6466]

Or pickles or saurkraut, etc. You come across these jars for free from time to time.

[@tedsknotrite]

You shouldn't over tighten the filter it can cause cracking of the o ring, and cause seeping of fuel. The softness of the seal is enough to keep a good seal and keep fuel from seeping out. I know everyone has a mentality to over tighten things but in this case hand tight is enough.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Great info cap. Thank you i will keep it in mind👍

[@crewcab1984rv]

1/4 I'd good it is beyond that where it is bad

[@pahanin2480]

The wife’s flower vase comment is gold

[@lannydecamp7460]

Thanks

[@OutOnTheReef]

You welcome Lanny thank you for watching

[@charleshaas6466]

I don't know if the gasket is designed to handle that extra "1/4 turn" with the wrench. Never done anything more than hand tight on anything, never had a leak. I do make sure that my hands and the filter housing are clean and dry so that my hand-tight really is :)

[@OutOnTheReef]

That also works too captain I seen a lot of mechanics do that too so you'll be alright as long as it's tight enough by hand👍⚓

[@NorthernMike]

Thank you. Easy instructions. How often do you recommend changing the filter?

[@OutOnTheReef]

Thanks cap. And my recommendation is between a 100 hours no more than a 150 hours Because When I change mine every 100 hours it still looks good so I think it could be pushed to a 150 hours

[@NorthernMike]

@@OutOnTheReef Thanks. I'm only at 60+ so I'll wait a while. Much appreciated!

[@OutOnTheReef]

@NorthernMike anytime cap. And yes you are still good at 60hrs and i always use ethanol free gasoline that creates less water on the tank ,that helps alot cap

[@outdoorluxuries2887]

It's recommended to hand tighten. Proceeds to over torque with wrench

[@OutOnTheReef]

Very true but I feel more secure by just typing it a little bit with the wrench

[@malekodesouza7255]

I always put a thin film of clean oil on the seal.

[@OutOnTheReef]

That's a very good idea captain

[@markmagi3527]

I thought that you are supposed to put a thin layer of oil on the O Ring of the new filter before installing it. I didn’t see you do that unless I missed it.

[@OutOnTheReef]

yes i probably did not showed it cap sorry

[@mikehenry529]

I would have put a thin film of new oil on the gasket to ensure a good seal.

[@OutOnTheReef]

I always do that to cap. I may forgot to show that in this video

[@danmartin7480]

What do you think the debris in the fuel was? I changed my filter a week ago and saw the same shape debris in the fuel.

[@OutOnTheReef]

i think wen the factory installed the fuel tank cap.

[@jimtheodorou8135]

Do you have the size or part # of the oil wrench you use at the 1:10 mark of the video. The ones I have seen at auto stores and online are either too small or too large for the diameter of this filter. And it would be nice to have as mine is mounted similar to yours, in a very tight corner.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes captain I don't remember the size but you can get it on a auto part store it's a big oneDon't get the small one and you'll be fine Anne remembered to use a towel or a napkin so you don't scratch the filter captain

[@DeepBlueChannelCom]

capt saludos bueno que cambies el filtro eso no lo hace todo el que tiene barco en su momento ,???,,,,pero me gustaria que le pusieras el visor de liquido para ver si tienes agua ya que tu siempre estas en las bahamas hechando gasolina y haci puedes ver si tiene agua y drenarlo en el momento👍

[@DeepBlueChannelCom]

si capt siempre se le hecha un poquito de oil en la junta del filtro para que patine y corra mas cuando lo aprietes👍

[@OutOnTheReef]

Buena idea cap. Yo siempre le echo SeaFoam al tanque cuando lo lleno y eso me ayuda a no tener agua en el tanque

[@OutOnTheReef]

Y como estava tu filtro, tenia aqua?

[@DeepBlueChannelCom]

Out On The Reef si capt en el otro barco que tenia cuando lo compre le cambie el filtro con el visor de plastico y cuando sali dos veces que chequie se vehia el agua es muy bueno ese visor por hay lo puedes drenar

[@DeepBlueChannelCom]

hay otro producto que es muy bueno que se llama K100 water remover lo usa mucho el ejercito de este pais para sus equipos buscalo para mi es el mejor mira los videos es como si convictiera el agua en combustible el agua desaparece

[@htownsfinest87]

Have you ever thought of running 2 inline filters from yamaha? I only use non ethanol on a single outboard but if I'm 40 miles out, I'd rather be over prepared than under.

[@OutOnTheReef]

I always use ethanol free and I have never had a problem my filter never had a problem my filter never has water so I think one filter is enough especially if you use ethanol captain

[@htownsfinest87]

@Out On The Reef ive heard of local marinas that would have a bad tanker come in or due to them being on the water they get contaminated tanks, just a thought. Always use non ethanol plus large amounts of stabilizer for the tank.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@htownsfinest87 yes i use SeaFoam al the time cap👍

[@yumyum408]

Good video! Apparently the boat is in! They fail to mention that just bc the boat was delivered to the dealer doesnt mean u can go down the next day and pick it up. Now they have to order the electronics???? Ugh. I'm not sure why they wait for the boat to arrive from the manufacturer b4 they order order the electronics?? Sounds stupid. SOooo, we go down to pick it up Oct 25th.

[@OutOnTheReef]

What's that is crazy And all my electronics came installed from the factory they weren't installed at the dealer I really don't like the dealer to install this equipment because they're not too familiar would this boats since they sell other brands also

[@OutOnTheReef]

Why you didn't have the manufacturer install it for you?

[@yumyum408]

I dont know, we didnt have any idea they werent coming installed. I told my husband it's very deceiving when they give you a date. We went to the boat show Sept 7th and ordered the boat, then tweaked some things in the next few days like wanting a second helm. Sept 11th I wired 20% to them to complete the order. He told us sept 7th at the show the boat will be in the first week of October. On Sept 11th when I sent the down payment I asked him again about the date. He then said "the first or second week in October". Oct 9th I texted and asked about any word on the ETA and he said it's coming the next shipment "hoping for mid next week". On Oct 16th he texted the boat was in. I said "ok. Well when can we pick up?". I was thinking they would just say give us a day to prep and let us know to schedule it. But he texted back "just need to get final payment and I'll get it ready." I texted back that I thought it's like buying a car and I want to see the boat b4 paying for it...its just weird bc they have 20% of your $$ , that should cover us and them if we back out for any reason. Well after going back and forth, I said well I guess I'll drive down there 2 hour tomorrow and check out the boat and if everything is alright I'll give u a bank check. So he then called me and said he explained to his boss how far we are and said we can just set up the pickup date and bring the check. He said to set up a pick up date is like a week and a half to 2 weeks!!! Bc they have to order the electronics, install them and detail the boat. It's just crazy to me they wouldnt have already ordered the electronics or already have them in stock..crazy. I mean we didnt order anything crazy, its what they said comes with the boat Garmin 942 XS and Garmin VHF. So to wrap up the story, when a customer asks when the boat will be in, it doesnt necessarily mean that's when u can take delivery 😠 so I think that's pretty deceptive. It's not like we like in Florida, people around here have already tucked their boats away for the winter. Some still brave through another month doing striper fishing but most boats are pulled out of the water mid Oct and the marina closes.

[@noahgresham7512]

Hey man, what brand and model is your boat? Thanks, N

[@OutOnTheReef]

Hello Noah this boat is one of a kind is a Crooked Pilothouse boat only one built like this cap. Thanks for watching

[@SF-rl7hl]

Same here my wife would kill me! Lol our secrete thank you.

[@OutOnTheReef]

😬😁👍yes our secret

[@rlhawkinsrlhawkins]

😮😮 Have you ever changed your fuel pump and what type of fuel do you use.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Hello cap. I have never changed The fuel pump and I always use ethanol free gasoline

[@PedroRodriguez-ui6pq]

I have stupid question..lol..what type of gas are u using? None ethanol or just regular...Keep posting !!! un abrazo!!!

[@OutOnTheReef]

I use ethanol free gasoline but sometimes in the Bahamas I have to add some regular ethanol gasoline but I use seafoam. Saludos de 407

[@PedroRodriguez-ui6pq]

@@OutOnTheReef ah ok cool!!

[@arturopaiva1572]

Is it mandatory to pre-fill the filter with fuel prior to installation? Thanks

[@OutOnTheReef]

no but it helps alot ,that way your boat starts quicker

[@th3smurf692]

I would always do it! Your engine shouldnt suck air because thats bad for the injectors.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@th3smurf692 agree cap.

[@th3smurf692]

@@OutOnTheReef thanks cap.

[@th3smurf692]

@@OutOnTheReef ^^

[@hpxmav4028]

What about priming it?

[@OutOnTheReef]

You could do that, but it takes time. The only best way to do it is filling it up with fuel, it's the fastest.

[@coffeedollsvp]

How often should this be done?

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@coffeedollsvp I do mine every 100 hrs cap

[@leechaney3703]

Bad idea to put tight end the filter with an extra 1/4 turn. The o ring is designed to expand under pressure and tightening it down hardens it and doesn’t allow it to expand.

[@OutOnTheReef]

thanks lee for you awesome suggestion cap.

[@blktie2003]

How do you justify soaring through a gas filter with a saw that's creating Spock's metal to metal

[@OutOnTheReef]

I am a trained professional captain but thank you

[@tankty6977]

If my wife knew hahaha

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol cap 🤣 they are very smart

[@flyinglightsport9911]

You forgot rub oil on the filter gasket

[@OutOnTheReef]

There's no moisture there so there will be no rust it's going to be okay I will change it in about a year

[@Gmtail]

@@OutOnTheReef You should still put oil on that seal because it will make taking it off in the future a lot easier. I've seen them seize on there pretty good.

[@OutOnTheReef]

@@Gmtail that's a great suggestion captain especially when the filter gets hit with salt water it really can get stuck there thanks for the great suggestion

[@bradross1188]

It says to oil the gasket right on the filter.

[@thefamily6418]

Lol don’t tell the wife :)

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol She never found out😬👍😉

[@PlumbingPartsPro]

🤣 flower base

[@OutOnTheReef]

L o l yes my wife was gonna kill me🤣

[@henrikbrandtgrnvold3023]

HenrikBarmdt

[@outdoorluxuries2887]

Let's not tell her we put fuel in her flower vase. Puts a video of it on youtube.

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol i mest up🤣 I guess I'm going to have to buy her a new one lol

[@userac-xpg]

never tighten a filter with a wrench. you risk damaging the o ring. also not sure why you put gas in the filter before installing it. that seems unnecessary

[@OutOnTheReef]

thanks for watching John 👍⚓ everyone has different ways of doing this , and this one works great for me for years cap.

[@mikoschannel6413]

That’s too tight

[@OutOnTheReef]

Yes i agree i did toght a little bit more

[@speedy63663]

Use a grinder to cut it open 🤣

[@OutOnTheReef]

Lol so it can explode in my face 🥴 lol

[@outdoorluxuries2887]

Guy wears one glove and touches everything with the hand without glove

[@OutOnTheReef]

lol im a little nuts 🤣😉👍