Water/fuel seperator
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Water/fuel seperator
I had some problems with my 2007 60 hp Bigfoot EFI merc last week. I found water in the fuel filter, let me correct that, I had more water than fuel in the filter The "worhtless Bowers marine dealer" did not have any filters in stock.
So I dried the filter, and went to Walmart
and bought an inline filter for a temp fix. Icleaned out the engine fuel filter and cleaned the bowl very good. Installed the inline filter on the system and the engine has run like a clock since then, like it should have.
The original problem was when I went to full throttle the engine would die. It did get me back to my camp site where I could do repairs. My question is what water/fuel seperator is everyone using that seems to work for them. I will mount the unit myself. Availability is a must when it comes to the filters. But I am looking for what has worked best to the memebrs here? I will make sure that the filter is changed annually with the oil and other filters on the system each season before use.
2008 SunTracker Fishing Barge signature series 21/60HP Bigfoot 4 Stroke EFI, 85# Thrust Minn Kota Terrova Trolling motor W/Remote control and foot pedal
Re: Water/fuel seperator
this is the one I am running,
got in amazon, but the filters are available widely.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MT ... =soca0f-20
Just that amazon has it cheaper and I dont have to go on a 30 min drive to find one.
-bb
got in amazon, but the filters are available widely.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MT ... =soca0f-20
Just that amazon has it cheaper and I dont have to go on a 30 min drive to find one.
-bb
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Re: Water/fuel seperator
I have a sierra brand. Always keep a spare filter on the boat, just in case.
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Re: Water/fuel seperator
Agreed, always keep a spare. I have a spare seperator and fuel filter in the boat, along with the spare prop(s) and impellor/housing. That way I'm pretty much covered on our long trips.
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Re: Water/fuel seperator
thsi is mine. not sure what brand but it was on the boat when I bought it and walmart has the filters


This Is just another of my many obsessions in which a vacuum is created in my wallet
Re: Water/fuel seperator
Thanks everyone for your input. It looks like I will do some shopping for one. I know that Attwood makes them and sell at Wally world. I will also look at the serria withthe see through bowl.
2008 SunTracker Fishing Barge signature series 21/60HP Bigfoot 4 Stroke EFI, 85# Thrust Minn Kota Terrova Trolling motor W/Remote control and foot pedal