Fuel Control Cell Question

[Housers99]

Bought a 99 Ski last July and have familiarized myself with most maintenance matters, but am wondering about the fuel control cell. The previous owner installed a new filter before I picked up the boat, and I am wondering how often to change the filter from here on. Every year? 100 hours? Also, should I drain it in between filter changes? Is changing the filter a royal pain? Thanks for any insight.

[NautiqueJeff]

Here are the procedures for changing the filter in the FCC. Since the filter has been changed before, the FCC won't be on SUPER-TIGHT like it is from the factory. It can be a real pain to get it apart the first time.

PCM recommends servicing the FCC once each year.

Filter Element Replacement, ENGINE OFF

1. Disconnect the two-wire electrical connector.

2. Hold the 3/4” jam nut, located at the bottom of the FCC bowl, with a wrench. Remove the 7/16” plug, and drain the bowl contents into an approved container. CAUTION: Both fuel and water will drain from the FCC bowl.

3. Using a strap-type oil fi lter wrench, remove the FCC bowl by turning it counterclockwise as view from the bottom.

4. Slide the bowl downward over the suspended filter element. It may be necessary to pull the unit to one side in order to remove the FCC bowl.

5. Remove the fuel filter element from the suspended pump by gripping the fuel pump with one hand, and pulling the filter element downward with the other hand.

6. Push on new filter element (part number RP080026) over the electric fuel pump.

Primary Fuel Filter WARNING
Extreme caution must be exercised when servicing
the fuel system. The fuel system operates under high
pressure. Use caution when removing or replacing
components, as residual pressure may be present.

7. Using a pick made of soft material, such as a toothpick, remove the old O-ring from the inside of the FCC bowl mounting head.

CAUTION: The mounting head O-ring groove may be damaged by using sharp steel tools to remove this O-ring.

8. Lubricate the new O-ring with a light grease and install the new O-ring into the FCC bowl mounting head.

9. Apply pipe sealant, suitable for use with gasoline, to the threads of the 7/16” plug.

10. Install and tighten the 7/16” plug while holding the 3/4” jam nut with a wrench.

11. Grease taper and the threads on the FCC bowl and, by hand, thread the FCC bowl into the FCC mounting head. Tighten the bowl fi rmly back into the mounting head with an oil fi lter wrench.

12. Reconnect the two-wire electrical connector.

13. Cycle the ignition key several times to run the electric fuel pumps and fi ll the FCC bowl with fuel. Inspect the drain plug area for leaks. Correct
any leaks prior to operating the engine.

14. Start the engine and inspect for fuel leaks. Correct any leaks prior to operating the engine any further.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE ANY OTHER PARTS
ON THIS UNIT.

[Housers99]

Cool. Thanks.

[NCH2oSki]

Any luck removing yours? I think mine is welded on! Man that thing is tight.

[NautiqueJeff]

I know how that can be.

[NautiqueNutt]

Can someone recommend what type of "pipe sealant" to use on the drain on the FCC?

[Chexi]

Anyone have an answer to this question?

[Chexi]

Also, how do you cycle with a keypad? Thanks.

[AirTool]

Anyone have an answer to this question?

I have a thread on this somewhere. Just look at the permatex and loctite MSDS or spec sheets and find it is okay for fuel lines. If it doesn't say, it isn't.

Also, how do you cycle with a keypad? Thanks.

No need to cycle. I held down my start buttion for a couple of extra seconds and it started right up. If it doesn't...let off, take a deep breath, and try again.

[slob02]

You can cycle it by putting the boat in froward......it won't start, but will cycle the fule pump.

[Chexi]

Thank you gentlemen. It looks like Permatex High Temperature Thread Sealant #59214 is the winner. O'Reilly's has it.

[Twbraden]

Any idea where I can get a replacement FCC drain plug. The brass plug immediately stripped.

[Blamey]

Any idea where I can get a replacement FCC drain plug. The brass plug immediately stripped.

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[gary s]

A good hardware store will have one too,it's brass 1/8" NPT. Might have to chase the thread in the FCC also.