Water in gas advice....

[domhpd]

All,

Seems i have water in gas, took out water fuel seperator and a noticeable difference. Wouldnt start at the ramp yesterday. 2 part question.


Where do i transfer all 36g of shitty fuel? Or gow can i filter water out and refill using same gas.

How do i flush engine of any existing shitty gas in it now?

[Juan]

I'd run the contaminated fuel in my truck. Won't hurt a thing. I wouldn't try to filter the bad gas. You might could siphon off the fuel from the water since water is heavier and will settle on the bottom but I wouldn't try it.. You're most important question should be: Where the hell is the water coming from? You'll need to stop the intrusion or it will happen again.

[freezerfiller]

I agree, except I'd do the reverse, only if it was ethanol free fuel. I'd pull the fuel out of the pickup tube via the fuel line into a clear container where you can see any water, which should come out first. pour the fuel off the top and use in the mower, whatever first to make sure it's good, and then put the rest in the truck (a gallon or 4 at a time). If it was ethanol fuel, forget it, as all the octane rating comes from the ethanol (which would have separated out with the water). After you've emptied the tank, drain your fuel water separator and replace and add a few gallons of gas (with ethanol if you wish) and some fuel treatment containing ethanol and rock the boat a few times a day for a few days, then repeat draining and use in the car/truck. If the water is gone, replace your fuel/water separator, then you are good. You do need to determine where the water came from or it will happen again. Top suspects are fuel fill/vent hose or sending unit gasket.

[domhpd]

thanks all for replies.I have a guy coming to do fuel polishing and tank cleaning (recommended by my mechanic because amount of water).

little background from last time I took it out to yesterday.

Boat has been sitting a little bit before hurricane Irma (probably 6 months due to schedule changes at work), I barely had fuel left so I ran engine and tank dry until it turned off (mistake #1)

I changed my gas sender and new seal (i will check liquid tape seal)

Tank has been dry ever since (so i think or thought), unless it was bad fuel.

I ordered a new water seperator.

Will check for other areas for water intrusion.

[985crabs]

Nasty-looking stuff there. Is there sediment in the jar in the last photo?

I think I'll change my filter soon.