Fuel filter/pump

[macojoe]

When I had my inline 6 I/O all I had for a pump was the one on the motor with a ball to pump up before starting.
That said when you replace the filter fill with fuel when installing, makes for a faster start and the line will prime its self.
If put on empty you will be pumping that ball for a long long time to get it primed, don't ask how I know.
My guess is that they added that elet pump for that reason, but it is not needed.

[spareparts]

Genesis, you are talking about an I/O arn't you(just making sure), if it is an inline 6 mercruiser or OMC that uses a GM 250 engine, you should have just a mechanical fuel pump on the engine. If it does have an electric pump, then someone added it. I would have to see the set up to comment on it(pics would help). Done correctly, it shouldn't be any problem, done inccorectly, it could be a major fire hazard. Now if this is a V6 engine, that changes everything. Once again, pics would help a lot. get some more info posted and I see what I can come up with

[genesis08]

Thanks Spareparts,yes it is an i/o with an inline six gm 250.I will try get a picture up I am away from home at the moment but if what you say is correct,then I will disgard that unit{it looked a bit after market to be quite honest}and go with the following set up......3/8 fuel lines,which were on the boat when I got her,connected to a T{to select either tank}one 3/8 line to fuel seperator with 3/8 outlet and on to fuel pump.Do you think that that should do the job?Regards Brian...........

[THEFERMANATOR]

Everything you mentioned pus add in a shut-off valve on each tank so you can isolate them. This way if you get water in one tank you can shut it off and run off the other.

[genesis08]

Thanks T,will I put an inline filter aswell or do you think I have enough?By the way what may I call you for short?Brian.....

[THEFERMANATOR]

No inline needed before the valves. Install a valve in between each tank and your T, and then run from your T to a water seperator and then to the engine. And it's FERM for short, or THERM if you speak windtalker.

[genesis08]

Thanks Ferm,Just got off the phone speaking to a guy in va beach at west marine and parts are in transit as we speak,Goodnight heading out for a few pints befor pub closes!!!got to go