Help!!! Water in gas, help, motor won't run

[Parrot6909]

I have a 225 Merc Optimax.....the filter had a ton of water in it, I need to find out how to get the water out, I am on vacation next week and have a ton of ppl coming down to fish with me....this is my one week a year i can use the boat to its full extent!!!!! The fuel tank is under the deck, 150 gallons.....Ideas?????

 

[jason_c]

Re: Help!!! Water in gas, help, motor won't run

not a problem....the best way to get rid of water in that filter is to diconnect the line...engine side and prime the line, tell the gas has went trew mabey a few letter will work....if not replace the filter...

 

[jason_c]

Re: Help!!! Water in gas, help, motor won't run

use a couple letter of fuel stabilezer this should make your engine start once its going run you mixture rich, for about 10 to 15 mins....make sure you have your *Ear muffs* hooked up,good luck and happy fishing

 

[Parrot6909]

Re: Help!!! Water in gas, help, motor won't run

Thanks......I changed the filter already, three times......don't know how this much water got in the tank, its driving me nuts. Anyone else?

 

[Specks n Reds]

Re: Help!!! Water in gas, help, motor won't run

 

[Parrot6909]

Re: Help!!! Water in gas, help, motor won't run

Good idea.....I will try that......Any idea how much I will need to pump? Whats the best way to dispose of the extra gas???

 

[NathanY]

Re: Help!!! Water in gas, help, motor won't run

They have electric syphons at any Marine dealer and at the Mega Mall on this site. <br /><br />Dont take any chances, completely empty the fuel tank, and replace with fresh gas. It does not take much water to kill an outboard.

 

[Specks n Reds]

Re: Help!!! Water in gas, help, motor won't run