did I break my inline filter?

[so]

have been away from boating due to busy work/life, now just getting back to it.

anyway, my outboard is a 1984 v4 90hp evinrude. I was servicing/cleaning the inline filter, as I was twisting/wiggling the canister, I heard a small snap and the filter element and the canister came off of the top part, now did I just break the filter element or was it separate from the top originally?

Also, when I reconnect the fuel hose back to the filter, do I need to do anything special since the filter/hose now contain air. To tie the hose, do I need a ratchet type plastic tie or a simple plastic tie will do? thanks

 

[woodducker]

Re: did I break my inline filter?

I would probably just go buy and new inline filter if it were me. I dont think they cost to much. they have universal fits.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: did I break my inline filter?

the inside is made of plastic, probably broke it. get a new one.