Fuel water separator

[Kuna Matata]

I have a 1998 bayliner capri 3.0L and was wondering if I should add a fuel water separator. Is this needed for fresh water and what kind do I need to get. What is the skill level needed to install one.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Fuel water separator

and was wondering if I should add a fuel water separator.

Ayuh,... It's Cheap insurance...

Every boat should have 1...
It's pretty straight forward to install,..
Find a place to mount it, fit the lines to it, 'n yer done...

As far as I know, they only come in 2 basic flavors,...
Merc threads, 'n the ole OMC threads...

You should be able to find 'em by clickin' on the "Marine Store" button, top portside of yer screen...

 

[seaboo]

Re: Fuel water separator

Should you get one.... IMHO yes.
It collects any water in your fuel (ie condensation) before it has a chance to run thru the intake system (carb, fuel injection)
What kind....I don't have that answer for you.
Skill level to install..... You mount a bracket, and "splice" it into your fuel line (might involve using a tubing flare kit). How comfortable are you with tools and your skill level (fuel system work is not an area you want a leak).

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Fuel water separator

By all means install a GOOD one.
Lots of marinas and gas stations don't really have the best filter systems.I use the Racor with the sight glass on the bottom.Expensive but a lot of assurance that I'm not gonna have water in my carbs.
Easy to install easy to maintain.Just look at it and U know where U stand.J

 

[Don S]

Re: Fuel water separator

I use the Racor with the sight glass on the bottom.

You do realize the clear bowl is for outboard, and should NOT be used in or around the engine compartment of an IO or Inboard.
Reason is the clear plastic will not handle the flame test. That is why the metal bowl.
If you check the paper work on the Racor filters, you will see it states that it is for outboards only and not to be used with inboard engines.

 

[telstar1]

Re: Fuel water separator

The metal versus clear bowl thing is very frustrating. I want to SEE clear fuel before I head out on our wild coast.Seems to me thats safer than hoping theres no water in fuel.Don is right about what specs say. The fellow who surveyed my sterndrive boat recently said clear plastic no problem since my filter is nowhere near engine compartment and in fact is in an area that drains overboard. Currently I still have a clear plastic bowl and am trying to figure out what I really should do.There is a CAV filter with a GLASS bowl that is legal in England offshore but not on canals etc. Am trying to find out what the scoop on it in Canada/US is.