Fuel/water separator needed?

Discussion in 'Outboard Maintenance' started by 8loco, Aug 13, 2013.

  1. Aug 13, 2013 #1
    8loco

    8loco Well-Known Member

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    I'm re doing my fuel system as I seem to keep having issues with it. I'm going to a portable/removable fuel tank as I keep picking up debri and water in the tank. I run a 40 yami, is it necessary tu run a seperator if I am going to remove the tank at the end of the day and store it in my garage. Just trying to simplify the setup. Thanks.
     
    8loco, Aug 13, 2013
    8loco, Aug 13, 2013
  3. Aug 13, 2013 #2
    Brett

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    I've run quite a few outboards with portable tanks and no separators.
    However, I have a gas station I can trust to provide me with quality fuel,
    I keep my boat stored inside the garage and I kept the fuel tank under a deck
    or baffled to prevent water ending up atop the tank or vent so as to prevent
    water intrusion into the system. Easy to make a baffle and it will keep
    your fuel dry. This one has been tested for several years. No water contamination
    or phase separation, even though I'm using E-10 fuel.

    Fill and Vent Cover
     
    Brett, Aug 13, 2013
    Brett, Aug 13, 2013

  5. Aug 13, 2013 #3
    DuckNut

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    As Brett said...debris in the tank is put there from the dirty tank at the station.

    When I used to fill up at one particular station I would have issues every single time and I fell for the additive propaganda. All along it was just a gas station who did not care they were pumping crap into customers tanks.

    Find a station with clean tanks and your issues should end unless the vent gets flooded with water and allows water in the tank.
     
    DuckNut, Aug 13, 2013
    DuckNut, Aug 13, 2013
  6. Aug 13, 2013 #4
    8loco

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    Part of the problem is my boat is parked outside and the rains have been relentless as of late. I could really use the space where the current tank is bolted to the deck, so going to a portable tank works good for me. The bonus is I would be able to take the tank out of the boat at the end of the day and store it in my garage. I have a fuel/water seperator installed on the current setup. I simply want to try and simplify the set up. I rec 90, e-free gas.
     
    8loco, Aug 13, 2013
    8loco, Aug 13, 2013
  7. Aug 15, 2013 #5
    Kane_Thorp

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    Put one on. Only 20$ and can save a lot of carb cleanings and extra $ having to be spent.
     
    Kane_Thorp, Aug 15, 2013
    Kane_Thorp, Aug 15, 2013
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