The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : water in petrol

The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : water in petrol https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Wed, 27 May 2026 09:04:34 +0000 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:40:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=70017 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[water in petrol : The best designed, built and maintained...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=1027351&title=water-in-petrol#1027351 Author: Dagwood
Subject: 70017
Posted: 10 Nov 2011 at 5:40pm

The best designed, built and maintained outboard won't run on water! I put a full sized filter on my Yamaha 30hp because I saw the amount of spray etc going over the tote tank. Didn't bother with the clear bowel given the likely volume but gives good piece of mind!
]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:40:48 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=1027351&title=water-in-petrol#1027351 <![CDATA[water in petrol : Tote tanks dont get the condensation...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=1027221&title=water-in-petrol#1027221 Author: Kings Marine
Subject: 70017
Posted: 10 Nov 2011 at 2:52pm

Tote tanks dont get the condensation issues, but they still get water in via the vent in cap design. also the fuel filter on most outboards are just a strainer rather than a proper fuel filter.
bottom line - if it where my boat I would put it on Emoticons

]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:52:50 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=1027221&title=water-in-petrol#1027221 <![CDATA[water in petrol : Its always worth it unless you...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=1026984&title=water-in-petrol#1026984 Author: Outboard Performance
Subject: 70017
Posted: 10 Nov 2011 at 8:12am

Its always worth it unless you are always inspecting the tote tank for water or dirt etc.

Its best to be fitted first, before the primer. The only thing is it makes it a little hard to prime the fuel system if you run it out of fuel.

If you run the tote tank out, then swap over fuel tanks, I would put the primer first to eliminate any hairy moments trying to prime fuel system if running out close to bar, or the ramp etc..

I can supply you a kit for about $90 if you cant find one cheaper..
]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:12:32 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=1026984&title=water-in-petrol#1026984 <![CDATA[water in petrol : Slashedwalnut wrote:would...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=1026982&title=water-in-petrol#1026982 Author: Bounty Hunter
Subject: 70017
Posted: 10 Nov 2011 at 8:11am

Slashedwalnut wrote:

would you guys know if it is worth putting a fuel seporator on if you have a tote tank?

and where to you put it in the fuel line before or after the primer?

not quite so important for tote tanks - they arent as prone to condensation forming as the metal underfloor tanks and if you get a bit of water under the fuel, totes are obviously much easier to empty out.
]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:11:30 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=1026982&title=water-in-petrol#1026982 <![CDATA[water in petrol : would you guys know if it is worth...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=1026946&title=water-in-petrol#1026946 Author: Slashedwalnut
Subject: 70017
Posted: 10 Nov 2011 at 2:43am

would you guys know if it is worth putting a fuel seporator on if you have a tote tank?

and where to you put it in the fuel line before or after the primer?

]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:43:42 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=1026946&title=water-in-petrol#1026946 <![CDATA[water in petrol : I would service hundreds of boats...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=999606&title=water-in-petrol#999606 Author: Kings Marine
Subject: 70017
Posted: 15 Sep 2011 at 12:33pm

I would service hundreds of boats every year and normally 50mls of water in water seperator is very common (for a year of boating), more than 100mls of water and you have a problem with water entry to fuel tank (i.e. not condensation)
and yes with the newer EFI engines two stroke and four stroke, if you get water in your injectors (doesnt matter what brand of engine) it will cost $$$
]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:33:07 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=999606&title=water-in-petrol#999606 <![CDATA[water in petrol : You could alsotry slightly pressurising...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=999583&title=water-in-petrol#999583 Author: krow
Subject: 70017
Posted: 15 Sep 2011 at 11:51am

You could also try slightly pressurising the tank. Disconnect the top end of the breather pipe and blow into it. See if it holds. If not use soapy water to find where air is escaping. Is your hose between the filler cap and tank proper fuel hose? It's expensive and a lot use pipe that will perish. Another point/area to check is the weld on the tank at the filler tube. This or the pipe can crack here as it's a stress point. I suspect your problem will be rain though the filler or breather though.]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:51:10 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=999583&title=water-in-petrol#999583 <![CDATA[water in petrol : Don18025 wrote: 2) Check the...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=999296&title=water-in-petrol#999296 Author: Cigar
Subject: 70017
Posted: 14 Sep 2011 at 6:14pm

Don18025 wrote:

2) Check the o- ring on the fuel filler cap.

That was our issue, resulting in us to need a tow back to the ramp!

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:14:43 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=999296&title=water-in-petrol#999296 <![CDATA[water in petrol : Water in fuel. Had the same problem...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=999109&title=water-in-petrol#999109 Author: Don18025
Subject: 70017
Posted: 14 Sep 2011 at 9:50am

Water in fuel. Had the same problem with my diesel. here is my check list.
1) Condensation in tank - fit tank drain hose and a valve at lowest point of tank. Regularly drain the dregs in the bottom of tank.
2) Check the o- ring on the fuel filler cap. Replace regularly if filler cap is outside. Move filler point under cover.
3) Check if water can sit on breather, cover breather so it is always dry.(this was my problem).
4) Change hoses if they look suspect. Dagwood's experience is good news for this process. Synthetic hoses do fail with time even when covered up fro UV light. they do not last forever.
5) drain fuel filters as part of the pre trip inspection
6) Do not refuel in the rain!

The secret is to keep checking and check again. My experience is water caused my fuel pump to fail and I returned to Port at 4 knots. Cost about $1500 to overhaul and retune, included haul out as a marina berth was not available. Never want that to happen again.
Water in the fuel is a no go area with me.]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:50:29 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=999109&title=water-in-petrol#999109 <![CDATA[water in petrol : agree with Busted and Bender...drain...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=999090&title=water-in-petrol#999090 Author: Damo
Subject: 70017
Posted: 14 Sep 2011 at 9:02am

agree with Busted and Bender...drain the tank.]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:02:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=70017&PID=999090&title=water-in-petrol#999090