I searched 'fuel filter' and looked through a bunch of posts, but couldn't find one that mentioned an off-the-shelf fuel filter that would work in place of the Yamaha one. Has anyone found a filter that is the same diameter and will fit in the rubber grommet under that tank?
Billy
I can't find the number right now, but there is a NAPA filter that is almost an exact match.
I went in on a slow day, and the counter man and i searched until we found it. It only took 5-10 minutes to find it.
It's been in there for quite some time now.
Thanks, I'll check.
Did they do a parts number cross reference or something? How did they search for it?
Quote from: Bminder on May 30, 2013, 12:18:01 PM
Thanks, I'll check.
Did they do a parts number cross reference or something? How did they search for it?
He brought out an armload of likely suspects, and we started opening boxes. :biggrin:
I thought the front of the box was stashed in the tray of my toolbox, but I've moved twice since then. I'll keep looking for it.
Sounds like you got a very helpful parts guy. I can picture most of them telling you to go take a hike.
You can buy a copy of the original style filter on ebay,,last flter I bought localy was a universal fitment one, same od, and. Two sizes of hose fitment ends built in, just cut the smaller not needed one off and fits fine in the grommmet and bracket
Randy sells a universal.
I would recommend you buy a Yamaha filter. The level of filtration (microns) varies a lot between filters. I see ranges of 2 to 100 microns. Just for comparison 70 microns is approx the diameter of a human hair. One filter that advertises on e bay for FJ's claims 60 microns (those are Chinese microns so be aware).
I do know that it doesn't take much crap in the needle and seats to cause a leak. IMO be safe on this one and get the Yamaha replacement.
George