Review on Sierra 18-7919 Fuel Filters as a Mercury 35-809097 and Yamaha MAR-24563-00-00/Racor S3213 Replacement by Eric Montgomery

So this filter has had a very negative impact on my boating season this year. I hope my engine will not be damaged. When the boat was pulled out at the end of the season the bowl came loose which was my first clue that the problem was with the filter and not something else. A lot of negative feedback about the filter. Negative ratings for similar, however found some interesting comments in this filter with different streams for Racor. Found a new 2006 filter in the back of the parts box - exactly the same. Bought a new bowl. The threads look very different, not because they are different, but because my current bowl has gone bad. I believe the breakdown comes from the ethanol. The new bowl is nice and comfortable and will work great. If this filter doesn't fit your bowl and the bowl is several years old, you need a new bowl.