My 2002 MEP-802a with 150 hours has a NAPA fuel filter/water separator. I removed the drain today and got approximately 3/4 cup of liquid (tank has red dye diesel).
Can I assume that this liquid has a high percentage of water? If nothing comes out during future drains can I assume my fuel has little to no moisture? Is the purpose of the water separator to remove water or just alert you that you have a moisture issue and need to drain your tank?
The seller that refurbishedd my genset lives in a very humid climate. I will be installing it in a very dry climate.
Thanks.
UPDATE: I read the manual and it looks like I need to have the fuel system actively priming when I drain the water separator. I'll do that and report back.
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Can I assume that this liquid has a high percentage of water? If nothing comes out during future drains can I assume my fuel has little to no moisture? Is the purpose of the water separator to remove water or just alert you that you have a moisture issue and need to drain your tank?
The seller that refurbishedd my genset lives in a very humid climate. I will be installing it in a very dry climate.
Thanks.
UPDATE: I read the manual and it looks like I need to have the fuel system actively priming when I drain the water separator. I'll do that and report back.
![IMG_2954.jpg IMG_2954.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/423/423149-05cc4c59b8a206f7189319b4015170e2.jpg)
![IMG_2953.jpg IMG_2953.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/423/423150-ea71f8df999b681ac480c72d701b00ea.jpg)
![IMG_2952.jpg IMG_2952.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/423/423151-fca021b20d25cda9a5f87a1f8c925bc8.jpg)
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