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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2014 10:09:27 GMT -5
I have NO IDEA how water keeps invading my fuel lines in the WC, but it is a habitual reoccurrence. I've already drained the tank thinking it was old gas breaking down. Anymore, I put in the ethanol free gas...or at least that is what is advertised.
Today, while out for a Sunday morning drive, the truck cut off. Water in the fuel pump bowl. And a lot of it!
Unfortunately there is no garage space for the truck, so Im sure it will happen again.
Do you guys have any suggestions for some sort of inline water fuel separator...that can be bought locally? I need to use the truck for hayrides on Halloween.
I've heard from my neighbor that tractors often use these things. I did an online search and was overwhelmed by marine/boating things.
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Post by zooke581 on Oct 26, 2014 10:48:26 GMT -5
Diesels do use them. We had to check them daily in the Army. But I have not seen them for gas engines.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2014 11:24:25 GMT -5
It is a PITA recurring problem with the truck. I keep thinking its rainwater making its way in through the gasket at the fuel sending unit. However, I keep taking extra measures to keep it protected.
I know condensation can form in the tank...but can it produce THAT MUCH water to fill up the fuel pump bowl 2/3s full? It's slightly bigger than the jeeps bowl. I guess if the truck sits for extended periods and it keeps condensation everyday. What do you guys think?
Should I buy one of those gasoline treatment systems in a bottle and dump it in? Or always make sure the tank is topped off? Both?
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Post by Haines Garage on Oct 26, 2014 16:01:56 GMT -5
It is that time of year in Charleston SC.
We are cooling down at night, and warming in the day.
My vehicles outside are soaked in the morning.
My input on this would be "yes" to your last statement.
Gas isopropyl or dryer, and top the tank off.
I used to have a Honda Civic that was Notorious!!
Water in the gas.
Keeping it close to full, and dryer saved the day many a time.
My 10 cents....my two cents are free!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2014 18:47:34 GMT -5
Full tank will stop condensation on the inside surfaces. They do make a seperator that simply goes in the fuel line and has a hand drain in the bottom of the bowl. Heet is alcohol that will supposedly carry the water through and burn it up in the engine. The biggie is where do you buy your gas? You might be pumping it out of his tank into yours!!!!!!!!! Oil PS, it doesn't sit in the path of a automatic yard sprinkler does it?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2014 20:35:34 GMT -5
Tallboots, your neighbor is referring to a fuel sediment bowl on old tractors, you could add one in before the carb, but you would need to keep a close eye on it and dump it as the water level rises. A pole shed would solve your troubles  .  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2014 6:52:39 GMT -5
I guess the fuel sediment bowl is effectively the same as the glass bowl on the fuel pump. It sits upside compared to the jeep's. Seems like when there is water, it fills up fast...when I'm driving! This thought just occurred to me while typing...I need to empty the fuel filter bowl and clean that out.
We do have sprinklers, Oily, but I darn made sure the truck doesn't get washed daily. Lol
A pole shed would be sweet. I'm hoping when i sell my jeep, I'll have a down payment for a garage, though!
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