In line water separator

Joe Egolf · 08-21-07, 01:19 PM

My bj42 arrived from NZ last week and I am enjoying cruising in it and am having fun fixin and fiddlin with it. I noticed what I believe to be an original water separator under neath pass side [RHD Cruiser], it is there but not plumbed and there is an electrical connection .So is this a water separator and fuel pump? I suppose there was a problem with it and PO bypassed it and relied on fuel filter a/o additives to control H2O. Should I try to restore this unit ?Run as is [It runs well],or go high tech Racor filter route??

RHINO · 08-21-07, 01:32 PM

you are right, the wires are for a water sensor, should be a light on the dash for it. i would definitely get it back in service. the original would be nice to keep if you can, but you can buy aftermarket as well.

Moe R · 08-21-07, 03:46 PM

That would be your sedimenter.It will catch water and sludge.The electrical hook ups go to a yellow filter light on the right of your steering collum, I'm guessing you have rhd. Congrats on your BJ42 and show some pics.

Tapage · 08-22-07, 11:56 AM

I get some rust issues with my factory Toyota water separator ( air in line it's lethal to my 2H ) and ended chaging it for a delphy one .. in the same place.

eleblanc · 08-22-07, 12:12 PM

Tapage with that setup do you have the sensor connected?

Tapage · 08-23-07, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by eleblanc

Tapage with that setup do you have the sensor connected?

nap .. no way, anycase I never trust in that sensor/dash light .. and with this one you can take a visual inspection throught the glass can.

shadow_sabre · 06-21-08, 01:37 AM

how on earth do i get the damn filter light to turn off.
i changed all the filters and totally disassembled the separator and the damn thing is still on :(

Benihana · 09-08-08, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow_sabre

how on earth do i get the damn filter light to turn off.
i changed all the filters and totally disassembled the separator and the damn thing is still on :(

I am paraphrasing other posts on this site, so large grain of salt here!

The filter light is also connected to the alternator and can indicate an alternator problem. Or the switch on the float is toast.

amaurer · 09-09-08, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow_sabre

how on earth do i get the damn filter light to turn off.
i changed all the filters and totally disassembled the separator and the damn thing is still on :(

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benihana

I am paraphrasing other posts on this site, so large grain of salt here!

The filter light is also connected to the alternator and can indicate an alternator problem. Or the switch on the float is toast.

Yup. About six inches up the wires from the sedimenter is a connector - disconnect it. If the light goes off, then your float switch is bad. If the light stays on, you have a problem with your charging circuit (alternator, diodes, regulator, etc).

Joe Egolf · 09-09-08, 10:48 PM

1981 BJ42 from NZ

08-21-07, 01:19 PM	#1
Joe Egolf IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: W.Suffield Ct Posts: 437	In line water separator My bj42 arrived from NZ last week and I am enjoying cruising in it and am having fun fixin and fiddlin with it. I noticed what I believe to be an original water separator under neath pass side [RHD Cruiser], it is there but not plumbed and there is an electrical connection .So is this a water separator and fuel pump? I suppose there was a problem with it and PO bypassed it and relied on fuel filter a/o additives to control H2O. Should I try to restore this unit ?Run as is [It runs well],or go high tech Racor filter route??

08-21-07, 01:32 PM	#2
RHINO IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: valley of the sunstroke, AZ Posts: 2,807	you are right, the wires are for a water sensor, should be a light on the dash for it. i would definitely get it back in service. the original would be nice to keep if you can, but you can buy aftermarket as well. __________________ 75 BDJ55 soy cruiser 01 TACO got salsa ?

08-22-07, 12:12 PM	#5
eleblanc BJ addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montreal TLCA# 16338 Posts: 1,310	Tapage with that setup do you have the sensor connected? __________________ 1983 BJ42LV 3B turbo diesel, 5 speed, power steering 24V Viair 450C, ARB locker front/rear, OME Heavy 4.56 R&P, BF Mud 255/85 (34") Warn M12000 24Volt http://www.ericleblanc.com/gallery/m...p?g2_itemId=20

09-09-08, 10:48 PM	#10
Joe Egolf IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: W.Suffield Ct Posts: 437	old postrs but here is pic 1981 BJ42 from NZ __________________ 1981 BJ42

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08-21-07, 03:46 PM	#3
Moe R IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CT Posts: 321	That would be your sedimenter.It will catch water and sludge.The electrical hook ups go to a yellow filter light on the right of your steering collum, I'm guessing you have rhd. Congrats on your BJ42 and show some pics.

06-21-08, 01:37 AM	#7
shadow_sabre IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: melbourne, australia Posts: 2	how on earth do i get the damn filter light to turn off. i changed all the filters and totally disassembled the separator and the damn thing is still on :(