How critical is it to have this filter running (OMC 115HP Jet boat)? Mine
broke and leaked therefore just bypassed it and all seems to work fine.

Vince

Ottprivatesale wrote:
How critical is it to have this filter running (OMC 115HP Jet boat)? Mine
broke and leaked therefore just bypassed it and all seems to work fine.

Vince


If you don't mind having water in your cylinder and oil pan it really is
not big deal.

Actually, as long as you never have any water in your fuel system you
really don't need the fuel separator..... but, if you do have
condensation in your tank, or you buy from a marina that had some water
in their gas then not having the filter could be an expensive lesson.

I have always purchased inexpensive insurance versus gambling on never
having an accident.
--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

Boats have a lot more fuel quality issues than most other gas powered
things. They spend a lot of time in and around water which tends to
increase the amount of water that gets into their fuel systems from
condensation. They also sometimes get fuel from less than perfect
sources like marinas and 5 gallon cans.

I dump my water filter into a glass cup a couple times a year and I
usually get a inch or so of water and some crud. I let it sit so the
water and crud settle to the bottom. I then slowly pour the gas off
the top back into the filter and put it back on. There is so much
filter surface in these that they are good for years if you dump them
occasionally.

Ottprivatesale wrote:
How critical is it to have this filter running (OMC 115HP Jet boat)? Mine
broke and leaked therefore just bypassed it and all seems to work fine.

Vince

Remember that the ethanol they're putting in gasoline in the big urban
areas is hydroscopic... it'll soak up water no matter what. Stick with
the filter/separator. Like the old ad says... "pay me now, or pay me
later".