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The blower is to remove any fuel fumes that may of built up in engine area..these can explode when engine started. Run blower 3 to 5 min before starting or lift rear cover to vent any fumes. It has nothing to do with temp.it all about not having fumes build up. I have my the depth finder/water temp sensor glued to bottom of inside the boat under engine..on hot day engine compartment usually 89 to 115 degrees when running. Inboard/car type engines usually run between 140 and 160 depending on setup.. should not of been vapor lock.. if pump is dry from sitting months or years and 100% dry or ran tank out of gas they may not prime engine until fuel is pushed up pump to get it wet again.

[Macker29]

Originally Posted by Motoxxx43

Just switched to these this season. So far I like it. Was running Wix without issues. Just found the Sierra 10 micron for a better price.

Wix filters are good...but definitely expensive. Oreilly Auto Parts usually stocks them.