Should I add water sep filter?

[davehirt]

Old boat, my first boat, '84, MCM 140R, 140hp, 181cid. I'm pretty sure the fuel pump is a Carter low volume pump. I haven't opened up yet, but planning on replacing the filter in there. <br />Would it be a wise investment to also install a water separating filter between the pump and the gas tank, or is that overkill?<br /><br />Thanks, <br />Dave<br /><br />ps thank you Don S and Bondo for steering me towards the oper manual -- received last week, and wow, lots of good info

 

[Bondo]

Re: Should I add water sep filter?

While there are No Doubt 1000s,.. Maybe approaching Millions of 3.0ls out there running Without 1,.............<br /><br />It Really Is a Great 1st Defense against the water that Will be there,........<br />And,...... It's Alot Easier to Change..........<br /><br />I've even added them to many Outboard Installations........

 

[davehirt]

Re: Should I add water sep filter?

Thanks Bondo, I think I'll play it safe, and go ahead and install one. <br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />Dave

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: Should I add water sep filter?

If you ever update to a fuel injected type motor, Id run 2 of them.primary and backup. saltwater is hell on injectors