Optimax fuel filter

[Razorbill RIBs]

Sorry if this is a dull question, but does anyome know what the part number /where I can get hold of the fuel filter (under hood type) for a gen 2 Optimax 150. Would like to get it sent out next day if at all possible (no dealers all that nearby to us here)....

Second silly question....does anyone know how far away from the outboard I could locate the oil tank? I have a huge console where it would work brilliantly, but it's about 10 foot (say 13 foot of pipe) from the outboard...would that work or will I risk starving the OB of oil ?

Thanks in anticipation

Dan

[Ribshop]

opti internal fuel filter 35-18458Q4
or Sierra replacement 187968 in stock available next day if needed.

[Razorbill RIBs]

Sorry to be a pain...CAN ANYONE HELP re the second query?

...does anyone know how far away from the outboard I could locate the oil tank? I have a huge console where it would work brilliantly, but it's about 10 foot (say 13 foot of pipe) from the outboard...would that work or will I risk starving the OB of oil ?

Need to do this tomorrow if possible...

Thanks, Dan

[Downhilldai]

It'll be fine. I have a similar (maybe longer) run of hoses to my tank.

[Razorbill RIBs]

Originally Posted by Downhilldai

It'll be fine. I have a similar (maybe longer) run of hoses to my tank.

Star man! Have been trying to find info for days, but couldn't! That's (yet another) pint I owe you!

Dan

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by Downhilldai

It'll be fine. I have a similar (maybe longer) run of hoses to my tank.

Yeah I had two set ups with 8FT and 12 FT ....cos its pressurised it works fine .. Just a bit of advice..... make sure your caps are screwed on tight to make the feed work properly if not .. Lights camera bleepers..... and no action

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

Just a bit of advice..... make sure your caps are screwed on tight to make the feed work properly if not .. Lights camera bleepers..... and no action

Also make sure the hoses are fixed tight to the spiggots on the oil bottle or the pressure in the system will cause leaks and fill your console with expensive DFI oil

[Bigmuz7]

Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Also make sure the hoses are fixed tight to the spiggots on the oil bottle or the pressure in the system will cause leaks and fill your console with expensive DFI oil

Could be worse mate .. how about a plate of baked beans OVER your console .. joy and we take people out for fun .. must be my driving

[Razorbill RIBs]

Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

Could be worse mate .. how about a plate of baked beans OVER your console .. joy and we take people out for fun .. must be my driving

I used to take the dog fishing with me on the dory....he used to sit with his head in the fish box watching them.....that was until he regurgitated his dinner on them (didn't know dogs did seasick).

Afraid i also have a tech question re the smartcraft gauges followingt today's efforts.....will do a fresh thread...any help much appreciated!

dan.