{"product_id":"sierra-18-7951-fuel-water-separator-kit-10-micron-1-4-aluminum-head-with-metal-collection-bowl-replaces-yamaha-mar-10171-00-10-for-outboards","title":"Sierra 18-7951 Fuel Water Separator Filter Kit, 1\/4 Inch Aluminum with Metal Drain Bowl, 10 Micron","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sierra 18-7951 is a 1\/4 inch fuel water separator filter kit built with an aluminum filter head and a metal drain bowl, rated at 10 microns for filtering water and contaminants out of gasoline fuel before it reaches the engine. The metal drain bowl allows accumulated water to be drained off periodically, which extends the service life of the filter element between changes. Because the bowl is metal rather than clear plastic, this kit is suited to above-deck outboard installations; USCG regulations require the flame-resistant metal bowl design specifically for any fuel filter mounted below deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach kit is a complete install-ready package rather than just a replacement cartridge: it includes the 18-7919 filter element, an 18-7853-1 mounting bracket, the 18-7924 metal drain bowl, and two 18-4256 1\/4 inch pipe plugs for capping unused ports on the filter head. This makes the 18-7951 suitable for a first-time fuel filter\/water separator installation as well as a full assembly replacement, not just a filter swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-7951\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 Inch Aluminum with Metal Drain Bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicron Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Micron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum with metal drain bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipe Plug Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 Inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-7919\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Bracket:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-7853-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Drain Bowl:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-7924\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Pipe Plugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 18-4256 (1\/4 Inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.04 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 808282226435\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Above deck (outboard installations)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for outboard, above-deck fuel system installations using a 1\/4 inch fuel line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReplaces (OEM)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo OEM cross-reference numbers are listed for this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Sierra 18-7951 kit include?\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit includes the 18-7919 filter element, an 18-7853-1 mounting bracket, the 18-7924 metal drain bowl, and two 18-4256 1\/4 inch pipe plugs, so it is a complete filter head and bowl assembly rather than just a cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the drain bowl on the 18-7951 plastic or metal?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is metal, not clear plastic. The 18-7951 kit uses the 18-7924 metal drain bowl, which USCG regulations require for any fuel water separator mounted below deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this filter be installed below deck?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the Sierra 18-7951 uses a flame-resistant metal drain bowl, which is the design USCG regulations require for below-deck installations; above-deck outboard installations are also suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat micron rating is the 18-7951 filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 18-7951 kit carries a 10 micron rating, filtering water and particulate down to that size before fuel reaches the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fuel line size does the 18-7951 fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit is built for a 1\/4 inch fuel line and includes 1\/4 inch pipe plugs (18-4256) for capping unused ports on the filter head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the Sierra 18-7951 weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The complete kit weighs 3.04 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the replacement filter element for the 18-7951 kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The filter element used in the 18-7951 kit is the Sierra 18-7919, which can be ordered separately for future filter changes once the bracket and bowl are already installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 18-7951 the same as the stainless steel version?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The stainless steel equivalent with a metal drain bowl is a separate kit, part number 18-7938; the 18-7951 uses an aluminum filter head instead of stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the bowl need to be drained periodically?\u003c\/strong\u003e Water that collects in the metal bowl of the 18-7951 needs to be drained off to keep the filter working effectively and to extend the service life of the 18-7919 filter element.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 18-7951 kit come with mounting hardware?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it includes the 18-7853-1 bracket for mounting the filter head, along with the pipe plugs needed to seal unused ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a genuine Sierra part?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the 18-7951 fuel water separator kit is a genuine Sierra part, identified by UPC 808282226435 and covered by Sierra's limited warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sierra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48988391506139,"sku":"SIE-18-7951","price":121.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/SIE-18-7951_lg__97933.1558131463.500.750.jpg?v=1785188044","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/sierra-18-7951-fuel-water-separator-kit-10-micron-1-4-aluminum-head-with-metal-collection-bowl-replaces-yamaha-mar-10171-00-10-for-outboards","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}