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jorgealvarez2 07-23-2015 07:02 PM

What i did with mine i disconnected the fuel line going in the engine at the fuel pump, i have a 2006 mercury and placed it into a 5 gal bucket. Then i disconnected the fuel vent line and with a compressor i blew air in to it and the fuel started flowing into the bucket.

smokeonthewater 07-23-2015 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jorgealvarez2 (Post 222896)
What i did with mine i disconnected the fuel line going in the engine at the fuel pump, i have a 2006 mercury and placed it into a 5 gal bucket. Then i disconnected the fuel vent line and with a compressor i blew air in to it and the fuel started flowing into the bucket.

VERY risky... as little as 2-3 psi could cause MAJOR damage including a ruptured tank and or structural damage to the boat.

tsubaki 07-24-2015 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by smokeonthewater (Post 222897)
VERY risky... as little as 2-3 psi could cause MAJOR damage including a ruptured tank and or structural damage to the boat.

Very true!
The tanks are pressure tested at the factory at only 3psi.

Here is the filter/screen and location off of one of my saddle tanks.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...Picture065.jpg

And the anti-siphon valve balls at the same location.

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w...Picture074.jpg

smokeonthewater 07-24-2015 06:08 AM

Yep and when the pressure test them they are put in a fixture that keeps them from ballooning.... They should never be pressurized outside that test fixture.

macojoe 07-26-2015 02:22 PM

I drained my tank as much as possible then went in thur the sending unit hole with rags and dryed it out dry, water gas all gone!! get rid of the antisiphon ball now before you have problems eith that cause you will!
used the gas after letting it sit in my truck pouring the gas off the top of water.
good luck

pjayswell 08-01-2015 09:37 AM

Well i'm have everything set to drain the tank. The boat is jacked up, and the access holes removed i'm ready to unscrew the sending unit which I believe is the one closest to the transom. I pumped some of the fuel out with the ball, and there appears to be a lot of water in there. (a quart glass had about 1/5th water). I am gonna use the pump and then the rags like smoke suggested. once its all out I have One more Question. Once the fuel is clean should I remove the injectors to dry and clean them? I have a 2006 Suzuki 150 4 stroke. Maybe I should start a new thread ? Well I will post results, and I
appreciate everyone for helping me, I love this site.

RABBITFISH 08-04-2015 02:10 AM

Welcome to the forum! Glad to have you with us. You are really gonna love it here! What area do you hail from?
:beer:

pjayswell 08-05-2015 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RABBITFISH (Post 223070)
Welcome to the forum! Glad to have you with us. You are really gonna love it here! What area do you hail from?
:beer:

I was born and raised in New Orleans, but I moved to Harahan two years ago, And yes I do love this site

RABBITFISH 08-06-2015 08:20 AM

Harahan is right next door to Kenner. If I can help you with anything just holler!!
:party:

captaingene 08-16-2015 06:25 PM

Stopping water
 
My 1989 V 20 would get water into tank from the tank air vent mounted on hull.Simple to fix was placing a stainless air scup crowl over the vent to block the water n spray from going up into vent then into the tank..


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