Water Seperator

[mnkelsner]

I recently purchased a nu boat w/ 1986 70 Johnson VRO it ran fine through 1 1/2 tanks of gas. Took it out a few days later and it had no power at wot. The Boat Doctor i took it too blamed bad gas (Water and Old Oil gunk) either from second tank or station or both ?<br /><br />He cleand the carbs and it ran great through 2 more tanks of gas today.<br /><br />Would a water sperator possibly prevented the origional problem ?<br /><br />Can you find these babies at Walmart ?

 

[Greg Lawrence]

Re: Water Seperator

any boat dealer, the mecury one is cheap around 40, filters are around 5-6 bux. the racor is expensive but you can see water in it i hear (clear). ill never run a outboard without one since i damaged a ring with water.

 

[mnkelsner]

Re: Water Seperator

You suppose marina did not recommend this to me because they want return customers ? Would you run one on any outboard or just larger variety ?<br /><br />This mounts to the boat right ?<br />Anyone hav any information links ?

 

[BKool68]

Re: Water Seperator

Mount it where it will be convenient to replace. I recommend them for any motor that you want to keep running.

 

[Jumper]

Re: Water Seperator

How can you tell if your boat has the water sepatator already installed on it? I'm in the same boat as nuboat (new boat owner)

 

[grandx]

Re: Water Seperator

Jumper, follow the fuel line from the motor back to the tank, if you have a water separator you'll stumble on it.