Hi Everyone,
I have a 1990 Johnson 150HP motor with 1976 200HP carbs/fuel pumps installed. I am finally getting my outboard running after doing a powerhead swap almost 2 years ago. Anyway, to my question. The motor has been running well during testing from a 6 gallon portable fuel tank. I am unsure of the condition of the boat's main fuel tank, which I would like to use (at least for this year). I am worried about any particles that may be in the existing fuel tank. Can I install an in-line fuel filter between the tank and the fuel pumps? I know the fuel pumps have screens, but I would like additional protection. I understand that one concern with filters is restriction, which would cause a lean condition which = bad for 2 strokes. I also didn't know if pre-mixed oil/fuel would cause a problem for most fuel filters designed for pure gasoline. If the filter is coarse and checked often, would this be an acceptable solution at least for the first few tanks of fuel through this old tank?
Thanks!
-Hoop1101-
I have a 1990 Johnson 150HP motor with 1976 200HP carbs/fuel pumps installed. I am finally getting my outboard running after doing a powerhead swap almost 2 years ago. Anyway, to my question. The motor has been running well during testing from a 6 gallon portable fuel tank. I am unsure of the condition of the boat's main fuel tank, which I would like to use (at least for this year). I am worried about any particles that may be in the existing fuel tank. Can I install an in-line fuel filter between the tank and the fuel pumps? I know the fuel pumps have screens, but I would like additional protection. I understand that one concern with filters is restriction, which would cause a lean condition which = bad for 2 strokes. I also didn't know if pre-mixed oil/fuel would cause a problem for most fuel filters designed for pure gasoline. If the filter is coarse and checked often, would this be an acceptable solution at least for the first few tanks of fuel through this old tank?
Thanks!
-Hoop1101-