Water In gas

mlc

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I have a 1986 Mariner 150 with the oil injection removed. I need tips to remove water from the gas & oil mixture.
 

Laddies

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Re: Water In gas

You may as well just drain it all and replace it, if you let it sit for a day in containers without moving it ypu can salvage most of the fuel mix by pumpimng it off the top of the containers
 

Chunder06

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Re: Water In gas

To remove any remaining water from tank just add a cup of methylated spirits, slosh this around and drain, let it dry ,the water should mix with the metho and dry very quickly.
 

ronnieboy

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Re: Water In gas

drain and use new gas and oil, not worth the risk of damaging engine, can use old fuel in lawnmower. good luck ron
 

dajohnson53

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Re: Water In gas

And add a water separating filter to your rig. I've never owned a boat and large HP engine (I/O or outboard) without one.
 

Laotzu

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Re: Water In gas

I found out I had water in the tank AFTER I topped it off. I used an old bulb and gas line to suck out as much as I could(internal 20 gal tank) then installed a gas/water filter which removed the rest. No problem since. I'm a big fan of the filter.

Jerry
 

gss036

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Re: Water In gas

How big of a tank are you talking about? If it is a large tank, you will need to get it an angle where the water will settle to one corner and siphon off the "bottom to get the water out.
 
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