Going to install a water separator on my outboard. I was wondering which separator you guys like ? Thanks in advance!!!
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Going to install a water separator on my outboard. I was wondering which separator you guys like ? Thanks in advance!!!
I bought a Moeller, but never got around to installing it ... so I gave it to my buddy for his boat. Moeller & Racor seemed to be the better looking models, and have the clear bottom drainage cups. 10micron filter is the standard.
They are larger than what you might think (or what I thought), so be sure you have a way & place to securely mount them in line with the fuel hose ... without putting much bend in the hose. Otherwise you may have to buy a fuel hose and cut it to length.
Looks like the Racor is more available. Thanks .
They all do what they are intended for , I would suggest maybe installing a Merc, Bombardier or Yamaha, reason being, it will never give you problems at home, nope at the lake every time, so having a dealer close buy , they should have a replacement filter on the shelf, may not stop other brands, difference between being back on the water or towing it home to go buy or order an after market filter
Definitely something to consider. My plan was to store a spare filter in a sealed container , onboard.
Hello: I installed a Moeller. Get one with the clear bottom and drain so you can check it for water and drain it out before leaving to go boating. I monitor mine and just replace it every spring. It's just like changing an oil filter except you drain it first then remove it , then remove the clear plastic bowl which you place on the new filter. Keep an extra filter on hand when I replace the filter I fill it with fuel so it will be easy to start. Good Luck . O - R. .
I use a Yamaha screw on and change it once a year when servicing the engine. Easy to install and change the filter. To me, it's a cheap insurance plan of keeping the water out of the engine.
That's my thought , every outboard I've ever owned for any length of time eventually got a taste of watered down gas. No mater how much treatment I used. Last time it was over 200.00 to get 3 carbs opened up , all over water. I have a EFI 4 stroke now , I suspect their less susceptible to breaking over a little water but I'm not sure . Cheap insurance the way I see it. Nothing I hate more than breaking down on big water 10 miles from the ramp in 15 mile a hour wind , with my family in the boat.
That's what I have. Bought it on E BayQuote:
Originally Posted by Dutchman
I had a Sierra separator on my old boat. It worked real good. New boat has a Yamaha unit. There are plenty of good ones out there to pick from.
At my local walmart the Attwood separator kit was in the clearance section for $5, 2 replacement filters @ $3 so I bought them.
That's so cheap it's scarrrry !!!! What is retail ? Most are 50+
At my local walmart the Attwood separator kit was in the clearance section for $5, 2 replacement filters @ $3 so I bought them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutchman
I used the one bass pro sells, change the filter yearly. No carb problems.
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If your motor already has one under the cowling , do not install another one or you will starve the engine of gas. Just a word of warning.
Thanks for all the suggestions guys !!! I ordered a Racor this morning.
Good Choice.