RiverKnight
Cadet
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- Apr 20, 2011
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What can be done to prevent or reduce ETHANOL problems in older motors?
RiverKnight:
Your best solution is to NOT run ethanol-laced gas at all. I live in a small fishing community where many earn their living on the water. We asked a local gas station owner to bring in an ethanol-free supply. It's $.20/gal more but I look at it as insurance; I can pay alittle along the way to prevent costly damages or pay dearly when the damages arise.
Second, install a water separator between your tank and motor and always carry a spare filter canister on the boat.
Finally, regularly inspect all inline filters as well as those under the cowling and carry spares on the boat.
If you have been running ethanol-laced gas you should replace all fuel lines from the tank to the carbs, inspect and rebuild, if necessary, the fuel pump and carbs.
It's a well-proven fact: Ethanol gas WILL cause costly damage to your motor!
And also, welcome to the forums!