Rust in carburetor

[Skidude17]

It turns out my starting problems probably aren't from the choke. I took the carburetor apart, and found rust in the float bowl and fuel intake. There is already a water fuel separator installed, and I don't see any other fuel filters in the line. I want to add in line fuel filters in front of and behind the water separator, but I don't know if this will restrict the flow too much. What do you guys think?

 

[ojotaylor]

Clean that sucker out real good with some carb cleaner and a wire brush...be careful with that wire brush and get you a rebuild kit while you're at it if you already haven't. I rebuilt mine last week and it looked the same. Runs like a champ now.

 

[Bondo]

I want to add in line fuel filters in front of and behind the water separator,

Ayuh,.... Don't do that, the separator IS a filter,...

 

[Skidude17]

It turns out my starting problems probably aren't from the choke. I took the carburetor apart, and found rust in the float bowl and fuel intake. There is already a water fuel separator installed, and I don't see any other fuel filters in the line. I want to add in line fuel filters in front of and behind the water separator, but I don't know if this will restrict the flow too much. What do you guys think?

 

[GA_Boater]

The separator is a water separator and fuel filter in one. Extra fuel filters won't really help. Who knows how long the crud has been in the carb? It's just time to clean the carb thoroughly and rebuild it.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... Quit postin' in multiple forums, I've answered this post Twice, 'n here it is again,.....

 

[Skidude17]

I know the fuel water separator is filter, but rust got in the carburetor none the less. The reason I want to put clear in-line fuel filters on either side isn't just to filter, but to see where the rust is building up. I have seen videos and other threads of the fuel/water separator filter rusting, so I want to know if the rust is coming from my gas tank or the separator. My questions isn't whether or not to add additional filtration, it's if, and how much this will restrict the flow of fuel. That would be the only reason I could see to not adding the filters. If there are any other reasons, I would like to hear them.

 

[Bondo]

I have seen videos and other threads of the fuel/water separator filter rusting, so I want to know if the rust is coming from my gas tank or the separator.

Ayuh,.... The filter canisters rust, because the filters aren't changed at useful intervals,....
It should be done, Atleast once a year,...

It the tank is rusted, ya need a new tank,...