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Old 11-19-2019, 10:29 PM
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I was invited back channel to elaborate on the known problems with the on-engine filter for the benefit of our Yanmar friends who may come across this thread either now or in the future.

There are two issues the boat owner's research uncovered:
  • Bleed screw on the filter housing - over-tightening the bleed screw tends to crack the housing. How much is too much? When you figure it out it's too late.
  • Vibration failure - the ring that holds the filter bowl is known to rattle loose from engine vibration.
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