Water separator--Honda

[granpafish]

I have a bf50 but I don't think that size or even make of motor matters for this question. I'm sure that a water filter placed on the fuel line would almost always be a good idea. With a small boat (like mine) there really is no place to mount a (racor type) filter. Is there a unit made that can be used on a small boat and doesn't have to be mounted? Is it necessary to even have one? Is it a resonable idea to run a fuel additive like STP gas treatment through a tank full of gas every so often? I have not had a water problem, just trying to avoid having one. Thanks Granpa

 

[sloopy]

Re: Water separator--Honda

Any in-line outboard fuel filter will work. They do not take up much space ( 3 inches long and an inch in diameter), some of them are disposable and you throw them away at the end of the year, this type of filter cost around $3.00 they also make another type where you can just replace the filter element. that cost 8 dollars. I would not use a water filter to do a fuel filters job.<br /><br />here is a pic of a disposable one.

<br /><br />and now a non disposable one.<br />

 

[JB]

Re: Water separator--Honda

Moving to General Outboard

 

[sloopy]

Re: Water separator--Honda

Most fuel filters will remove water...

 

[Skinnywater]

Re: Water separator--Honda

Hmmm, I don't think fuel filters will remove water. I think fuel filters will filter the water before it goes on to cause problems though. So they're almost ineffective as a deterent against water damage. They can be a visual aid though. <br /><br />However Granpafish, I thought about a water seperator. I thought about the times I've had water problems, they've been rare. I thought about the pros and cons, my fuel source, my fuel useage, my boat useage. I decided on an extra fuel filter that is mounted in plain sight, it's clear, larger then the one shown. It's the size of a tomato sauce can, costs 3-4 bucks at the parts store. This way I'd be able to monitor fuel condition every time I pumped the bulb. It's been a year now, zero dirt, zero water, zero rust and zero fuel problems. No need to replace the fuel filter under the cowl on my Honda at this time, since it's downstream of the other one.

 

[granpafish]

Re: Water separator--Honda

Just to make sure that I understand. Adding an inline fuel filter will allow me to see any water that may be in the system before it gets to the factory filter under the cowling. How obvious will it be? Will the water sink to the lower part of the filter? And would a good fuel treatment every now and then help? Thanks again Granpa

 

[Skinnywater]

Re: Water separator--Honda

Mine is tie wraped in a 45deg angle so I'd be able to monitor any foriegn substance in the fuel.<br />Water being heavier then fuel would settle in the lower part of the filter. A flick of the finger against the filter would also reveal dirt as it settled.