Fuel/Water separator with a clear sight glass

Autodog61

This one is in the got to thinking department.  Was talking with fellow boater in our Ports and Harbors group at work.  He was having significant fuel/water issues (turns out from Ethanol compromised fuel lines).  Tech suggested he add a different fuel water separator like this one.  Got me thinking, If I ever were to get water in fuel, you might be able to see it using a replacement filter like this one with the clear site glass.  This is a completely different kind of boat than our 6.2L MX MPIs but I assume they make a similar for our engines.  Anyone have something like this installed? 

Other things this might help with - Fuel drain to support removing water without taking off the filter completely?  Trouble shoot no fuel/plugged line conditions. 

Smart or not smart upgrade?

 

Handymans342

Handymans342

You may want to try the water separators that us diesel guys use made by Racor.

Autodog61

Photo?

Handymans342

Handymans342

Pic above is for gas with water drain. 

Handymans342

You should hardly ever see water in there unless you get bad gas. 

reneechris14

I have seen them. I believe they will fit where the normal spin on goes. Not for me I have the cool fuel gen lll. 

LaRea

Handymans342 said:

You should hardly ever see water in there unless you get bad gas. 

Wait, I know how this works.  If the only thing you drink is water and good Scotch, you'll never get a hangover ... unless you get some bad water.

Handymans342

You are just posting to try and catch me. lOL

LaRea

Pfft.  Not possible.  But I've wondered if there's a fuel filter out there for us similar to what a Fleming would have.  (Obvious @Dream_Inn baiting)

Dream_Inn

LaRea said:

Pfft.  Not possible.  But I've wondered if there's a fuel filter out there for us similar to what a Fleming would have.  (Obvious @Dream_Inn baiting)

I was eyeing a couple up this past weekend.  There was a nice new 67' they were outfitting for someone soon to be very happy.  It sure made the 55' next to it look small....& yes, they do have nice filters in that very nice engine room.

reneechris14

@Dream_Inn you always said the lenth of the boat should match your age. 67 is a little early but you will grow in to it.lol

LaRea

The age you act?  I'd have to get a Boston Whaler.  

Dream_Inn

reneechris14 said:

@Dream_Inn you always said the lenth of the boat should match your age. 67 is a little early but you will grow in to it.lol

Man, you had to remember that one!   It's funny, I was just chatting over the weekend about this and said that I'm approaching fifty (2 years yet), and that 55 is looking really nice!  Kind of funny, I bought a 24' in my 20's (when I was 29, but that still counts), a 31' in my 30's, and a 40 in my 40's.  It only seems right!

& LaRea, give yourself a little credit!  I think a nice small bowrider for you is perfect!

Sorry, this became really off topic.  I do think the clear separators are very nice.  Not sure if it is worth having, unless you are constantly having problems.  Most diesels have good ones because good fuel is an absolutely must.

GMSLITHO

i think with the diesel its not so much the water ,its more of a problem with mold and algae ,isn't that the case ? 

Autodog61

Thanks guys.  Got what I needed.  I don't have water issues .........yet.  Engines have 218 hours each.  But, what about 2,4,.6 years from now?  All Good.  Got responses from all the guys I trust from having read 100's of your other responses.  Thanks!   

Handymans342

I can tell you that I treat my fuel with a biocide. I also have clear bowl separators and have no water or algea