mercury kf-5

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steelestandn

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I have a question about the in tank fuel filter on my super 5. I heard some rattling inside my tank so i took it off and unscrewed the hex nut on the bottom and found the filter had broken off inside. Can i put a filter on the gas line between the tank and carb? Or does it need to be inside the tank? thanks
 
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steelestandn

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Re: mercury kf-5

Ya i have been there and posted. No bites yet. I would think that an external filter wouldn't make much of a difference but i could be wrong.
 
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JasonAych

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Re: mercury kf-5

steelestandn said:
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Buy a plastic filter for a more modern Merc. For instance a 1991 8hp. Drill A hole in the center of the top of the filter. It is perfect dimension wise. Just use the stud and nut that was holding the old filter element. I did it on a KG7 amd Mark 5. I forget which size drill bit. I just pick one that will make the stud fit snug.
 
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JasonAych

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Re: mercury kf-5

I think it is called a filter cartridge and should be less that $10.
 
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steelestandn

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Re: mercury kf-5

thanks jason. So should the new filter be fitted on the outside or inside of the tank?
 
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Re: mercury kf-5

On the inside. It replaces the stone filter. The stone filter should have been held on by a stud with a nut on the end. Drill a hole in the filter cartridge i told you about and put it in the same spot.
 
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