Re: OMC fuel filter

[David Stanton]

quote labrador guy:

Obn2, I think that filter goes in the tank. I am working on a ’58 OMC 7 1/2hp. The filter I need is in the sediment bowl on the bottom of the carb. Years ago I remember seeing a small fuel filter on the Rochester two barrel carburetor on my dads Chevy. Maybe someone has found a way to make one of those work on an outboard motor. There are a lot of cheep pikers like me trying to save a buck here and there so we can buy more old motors! It don’t hurt to ask!

dale

I’ve used these Sierra filters – I know they fit in the sediment bowls on 30 – 35 – and 40 HP OMCs from the 1950s and 1960s and look like the originals. I don’t know if they fit that 7-1/2 you mentioned on the bottom of the carb. Also Sierra 18-2889 is the sediment bowl gasket for these bigger motors.
Dave