Fuel filter canister completely rusted

[Doomsday]

So I have been servicing my 84 M923 is bought and got to the fuel filter today.....not too happy about it. Check out the pics I attached but I guess I'm gonna try n clean up the canister as best I can and run it. Any suggestions?? Should I bite the bullet and look for a new canister??

Thanks for the help guys

Joe

 

[Boatcarpenter]

Looks like rust from water in the fuel, maybe from sitting for months or years. Clean the bejesus out of it and then check and replace filter frequently until she runs clean.
Should be good to go.
BC

 

[Ord22]

I'll try to find another one. Just don't trust it.

 

[juanprado]

There is one used on ebay or check with csmdavis. Might also want to drain and check fuel tank!

 

[jcappeljr]

I hava the complete assembly for sale from a 800 series,I think they are the same. $50

 

[wreckerman893]

Unless it it rusted through I don't see the problem.

Do you have access to a sandblaster? If so, give it a good blasting and re-install it.

 

[M35A2-AZ]

I used a rust remover on one I had, made it almost like new on the inside, well almost.

 

[goldneagle]

Naval- Jelly will remove a lot of the rust. It will also neutralize the rust. Used it for years on tools and parts.

 

[Csm Davis]

I don't think WM was awake yet when he posted that whacky idea, don't sandblast it you are likely to leave some behind use a rust remover like GE suggested and rinse it out well before putting back to use. It only needs replacement if it has a hole in it or the baffle is bad. Yes I have several for those that might need one.

 

[EMD567]

That is in good shape. When I checked mine on the 814, it was 1/3rd full of water, and the rest was a creepy junky looking crud. Washed it out with gasoline, scrubbed it with a clean 3m green dish scrubber, and rinsed it with more gasoline. Dried out the gas, put everything back together, working like a champ now.