fuel seperator question for 2002 f115

[joien]

dont mean to ask dumb question but i have a 2002 f115 and have a filter type cartridge on right side of motor (as your looking at it from boat) and it seems full. is this a seperator for water? if so how do i remove it? it seems like it doesnt want to thread off. thanks guys

 

[jeffersondodson561]

Re: fuel seperator question for 2002 f115

If it is a Raycor and clear it is meant to be drained and inspected for water, get a glass container drain it (water will be on the bottom) let it sit for a few minutes and inspect. I am not a big fan of Raycor because when servicing them can be more work than Yamahas 10 micron.

 

[joien]

Re: fuel seperator question for 2002 f115

unscrew with a channel locks? do these come from factory this way?

 

[jeffersondodson561]

Re: fuel seperator question for 2002 f115

Should not need to, it is plastic right? If you use channel lock put a rag between the jaws.

 

[99yam40]

Re: fuel seperator question for 2002 f115

I believe I have read about the ethanol fuel causing the plastic to swell making it very difficult to remove.

May need to remove the whole assembly and drain it of fuel,let it sit for a day or 2 , and put in a freezer for a few hours to aid in removing cup.

 

[Mad Dave]

Re: fuel seperator question for 2002 f115

Yes, you can unscrew it with channel-locks. Protect it with cloth. You should see a red float that normally rests on the bottom of the separator. If there is water in the separator the red float will rise with the level of the water. The separator is full of gasoline. At the top of the separator is the the filter cartridge, which is replaceable. They are expensive as well.
It is now recommended to install an additional fuel/water separator upstream of the motor. Yamaha markets one that is easy to install and sells for under $50: 10 micron fuel water separator filter - (Mini 10) Part# MAR-MINIF-LT-AS

Check it out. There are many threads relating to this topic on this forum.

 

[jeffersondodson561]

Re: fuel seperator question for 2002 f115

unscrew with a channel locks? do these come from factory this way?

Sorry just skimmed, thought you were talking about another water seperator. Make sure you replace the oring when you remove to inspect, it swells quickly and if not replaced could have air leak. If you do not have a water seperator I would recommend you install one.

 

[Mad Dave]

Re: fuel seperator question for 2002 f115

I have the same motor you have. Yes, you can unscrew it with channel-locks. Protect it with cloth. You should see a red float that normally rests on the bottom of the separator. If there is water in the separator the red float will rise with the level of the water. The separator is full of gasoline. At the top of the separator is the the filter cartridge, which is replaceable. They are expensive as well.

It is also recommended to install an additional fuel/water separator upstream of the motor. Yamaha markets one that is easy to install and sells for under $50: 10 micron fuel water separator filter - (Mini 10) Part# MAR-MINIF-LT-AS

Check it out. There are many threads relating to this topic on this forum.

 

[joien]

Re: fuel seperator question for 2002 f115

thanks a lot guys im gonna give er a whirl tomorrow