Re: outboard motor problems
Gordon (hlg@pacbell.net)
Sat, 19 Jun 1999 22:18:50 -0700
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>Took EVERYTHING apart, cleaned everything (fuel filter, carb bowl, lines,
>plug, etc.). Same stuff. Was using 1/2 tank (I used the other half last
>weekend, everything was great). Drained the tank, cleaned it out with a
>little gas, mixed some new fuel. Started great! Ran like a usual 2
>stroke.
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>I'm guessing bad gas as the problem. Have no idea how or why, but after
>blowing a perfect sailing day working over the motor, it's the only thing
>left. Anyway, something to keep in mind after you're sure the vent and
>fuel line are open!
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>J.J. Falkanger
>Cary, NC
>P-19# 792 "Fozzguppy"
Old fuel will do that. I was using old fuel on the long motoring trip to
the South Bay to see the stranded sailing ship a few months ago, and the
Seagull would periodically quit or almost quit. Jon Hunolt, who also had a
Seagull, gave me some fresh 10:1 fuel for the return trip, and my Seagull
never missed a beat after that.
Harry
P14 #234, Manatee
Mountain View, CA