motor12 367 #1 Posted November 24, 2014 I am running a sediment bowl on my 854 and have had to clean dirt particles from the bowl and I understand that has to be done from time to time. I also noticed some owners are using an inline filter along with the sediment bowl. Is that over kill, are there any problems when running both. I like the appearance of the sediment bowl without an in line filter, but I don't want crap getting to the pump and carb.Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #2 Posted November 24, 2014 I would run both, done it for years. You get the extra filter to do the work and keep the sediment bowl for the coolness factor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,865 #3 Posted November 24, 2014 Won't the sediment bowl somewhat separate water from fuel? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #4 Posted November 24, 2014 You are right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #5 Posted November 24, 2014 With vintage steel tanks, it is almost a necessity due to the rust factor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. 856 170 #6 Posted November 24, 2014 Run both. I wouldn't call it overkill but just a smart way to insure the fuel going the carb is clean. Its cheap insurance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,954 #7 Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) I don't know... them damn sediment bowls do impart the vintage look... but, seem to always develop fuel leaks of some type. Nothing worse than a in the garage overnight...and being awakened by a shrieking Mrs. in the middle of the night... with the dreaded..."I smell gas" "What? Are you trying to kill us?" Edited November 25, 2014 by AMC RULES 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #8 Posted November 25, 2014 That's why you need a separate barn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,954 #9 Posted November 25, 2014 Hey now, that's a good tip... is that where you keep your Mrs Geno? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #10 Posted November 25, 2014 Hope she's not peeking over your shoulder Craig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,954 #11 Posted November 25, 2014 Nope...down in the basement sniffing for gas fumes. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,954 #13 Posted November 25, 2014 Had some tractors out today... wonder if I'll get any sleep tonight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #14 Posted November 25, 2014 Nyquil helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,954 #15 Posted November 25, 2014 Thinkin'... a clothes pin might do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #16 Posted November 25, 2014 Or slip her the Nyquil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,954 #17 Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) Slip 'er my foot instead. Edited November 25, 2014 by AMC RULES Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #18 Posted November 25, 2014 the sediment bowl will do a better job than the inline as your sediment bowl should also have a micro mesh screen and it will stop small amounts of water from reaching the carb and has the plus of seeing any accumulation in the bowl a inline filter will not stop water from getting to the carb brian 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #19 Posted November 25, 2014 I run both as well. Normally I use an in-line shutoff valve as well. This way I don't need to wear out the packing in the sediment bowl. Just my normal go at it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motor12 367 #20 Posted November 25, 2014 I like the idea of the second fuel shut off, I feel the more you fiddle with the sediment bowl the greater your chance of a leak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zanepetty 117 #21 Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) Is the screw on the bottom of the bowl supposed to be all the way in? Mines not but I'm afraid if I try to screw it In it will losen the nut that holds the bowl on.. Edited January 8, 2015 by zanepetty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motor12 367 #22 Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) The nut on the bottom of the bowl is what holds the glass bowl snug against the rubber gasket to make a seal. it is tightened against the metal straps that hook to the metal body of the unit. On my sediment bowl I adjust the nut tight enough to form a seal and leave it at that. Try not to over tighten, it can damage the gasket or the bowl. Hope this helps Edited January 8, 2015 by motor12 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zanepetty 117 #23 Posted January 8, 2015 Yes it does. But I was wondering about the screw that goes through the nut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motor12 367 #24 Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) I just checked mine and I see what you are talking about. I have about 3/16 of an inch between the nut and the knurled knob that fits against the bowl the nut holds the screw in place so the knurled knob can be adjusted to tighten the bowl. The screw is all the way in. Hope this is some what clear. Edited January 8, 2015 by motor12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zanepetty 117 #25 Posted January 8, 2015 So your screw is all the way against the bottom of the clamp arms? Mine has 3/16 of an inch there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
