Fuel water separator

Rinker85

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I want to install a fuel water separator on my 1984 2.5L Omc Stern drive engine. However I would like one with a clear bowl to drain the water. But it seems that style is only for outboards. Am I missing something or not looking at the right items.

Thanks
 

robert graham

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I believe coast guard requires all metal units for inboards/enclosed motors since a cracked/leaking plastic bowl could be a big fire hazard....any way you can mount your plastic/drainable unit outside engine compartment?....
 

Rinker85

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Ok I see what your sayin. There is not really a good place to mount it out of the engine compartment. I did find a model with a steel drainable bowl. Sierra 18-7938. Thanks for your help.
 

H20Rat

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Can't have bulb type primers or plastic fuel components with an inboard engine... KABOOM! All it takes is for something to inadvertently touch the aged plastic just a little too hard, and it will break. (or even just shatter on is own due to years of fuel exposure.)
 

UncleWillie

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The possibility of an Engine Fire is low with an outboard; Plus the fire would be outside of the Hull.
An I/O Engine Fire is inside the boat and would melt the Plastic Water Separator in short order, allowing the ensuing gas leak to feed the flames.
 
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