Dr Honda
Well-Known Member
Hi All,
OK, from time to time I see people asking about adding an in-line filter to their SeaDoo. I personally think it's a great idea since the screen in the "Water Separator" is not a very fine nesh... and anything that gets past that will wind up in the carbs, and cause poor performance.
OK... the big problem these days is that if you go up to the parts counter of your local auto parts store, and ask for a filter that is clear (so you can see if it's plugged up) with 1/4" hose fittings... the kid behind the counter will then ask you "what car is this for?" (IDIOT)
This thread really isn't a how to, but more for info. So... here is it. The filter that is fine enough to filter out the smallest particles of junk, is clear, and has 1/4" fittings is the Purolator F20011. Not only does this filter meet all the requirements needed, it also comes with OEM style spring clamps, and a couple chunks of rubber hose, and best of all... it has a retail of $3.99
To install this bad boy is easy. Either cut the rubber hose feeding the carbs, and push it in... or simply disconnect the hose at your water trap, and use one of the supplied rubber hoses to install it after.
Edit.......
one of our members has told me that this filter is actually a 5/16" filter. But, it will still fit in the 1/4 hose. This member has also given me a new part number to check. I will go buy the new number,and edit the post.
OK, from time to time I see people asking about adding an in-line filter to their SeaDoo. I personally think it's a great idea since the screen in the "Water Separator" is not a very fine nesh... and anything that gets past that will wind up in the carbs, and cause poor performance.
OK... the big problem these days is that if you go up to the parts counter of your local auto parts store, and ask for a filter that is clear (so you can see if it's plugged up) with 1/4" hose fittings... the kid behind the counter will then ask you "what car is this for?" (IDIOT)
This thread really isn't a how to, but more for info. So... here is it. The filter that is fine enough to filter out the smallest particles of junk, is clear, and has 1/4" fittings is the Purolator F20011. Not only does this filter meet all the requirements needed, it also comes with OEM style spring clamps, and a couple chunks of rubber hose, and best of all... it has a retail of $3.99
To install this bad boy is easy. Either cut the rubber hose feeding the carbs, and push it in... or simply disconnect the hose at your water trap, and use one of the supplied rubber hoses to install it after.
Edit.......
one of our members has told me that this filter is actually a 5/16" filter. But, it will still fit in the 1/4 hose. This member has also given me a new part number to check. I will go buy the new number,and edit the post.
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