Water /fuel seperator really needed???
04-06-2012 | 10:31 AM
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In addition to what stevesxm said don't forget that most of the fuel systems in boats are vented to atmosphere which allow fresh air to enter the fuel tanks along with moisture. The ethanol in these new blends of fuel love to absorb moisture out of the air and turn it into water in the tank. This along with natural condensation taking place in the tank will produce water in your tank, guaranteed!
...and fuel pressure gauges are a must as well!
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04-06-2012 | 10:36 AM
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Every spring after I run through whatever gas was leftover from the previous season I change my water/fuel separating filter and dump its contents into a foil pan. Every year there are a few water bubbles floating around the bottom of the pan. That is all I need to know concerning whether or not I need a filter and if it is working.
04-06-2012 | 11:04 AM
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DITTO DITTO same here
NEVER LEAVE HOME WITH OUT F/W SEPARATOR IN LINE........AND FROM EXPERIENCE OF DRIFTING AROUND FOR A COUPLE HOURS AND A LITTLE "MCGYVER" ACTION WITH A KNIFE AND BLACK TAPE..... A SPARE CANNISTER ONBOARD
NEVER LEAVE HOME WITH OUT F/W SEPARATOR IN LINE........AND FROM EXPERIENCE OF DRIFTING AROUND FOR A COUPLE HOURS AND A LITTLE "MCGYVER" ACTION WITH A KNIFE AND BLACK TAPE..... A SPARE CANNISTER ONBOARD
