carburator and gas lines

[sween]

put new carbuator kit in 1985 25hp .when i had gas line disconected i squeezed some gas through line to check flow and notice black bits in with gas.i think this is gas lines particals .should i replace all my gas lines

 

[twostroke87]

Re: carburator and gas lines

Most likely that is the reason you had to put a new carb kit on your engine.
The black bits are the result of alcohol in the fuel deteriorating the inside of the fuel lines causing them to break pieces off inside.

So the answer is yes, replace them, all of them even the tiny ones. Also if your tank is as old as those lines, replace that as well. Unless you bought the tank this year or last year, I would replace it. New ball also, they can also deteriorate.

Install an inline filter after the gas ball and before the pump.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: carburator and gas lines

ethanol poisioning, read here >>>> http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=299680

 

[sween]

Re: carburator and gas lines

thanks for the information i will replace lines. tanks new and do dealers sell these alcohol free lines.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: carburator and gas lines

they should on parts stores.