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Old May 16th, 2009, 04:04 PM
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Default Water in fuel

I have a 1997 KW 1720 W/90 HP Johnson. Bought new. Never had water/ fuel issue till now. I installed a water separator. Motor will run great under load for app. 10 minutes, when I remove the filter and pour out the gas half is water, refill filter with fuel and I'm good for another 10 min. I have drained the fuel tank twice and have had it at the dealer. They removed app. 1/2 gallon of water. Were is the water coming from?

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Old May 17th, 2009, 03:18 PM
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Default Re: Water in fuel

The ethanol in gasoline absorbs water from the air after sitting for a few weeks. Treat your fuel with Star-tron fuel additive, that will help.


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Old May 19th, 2009, 01:36 PM
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Default Re: Water in fuel

Thanks, will try it this weekend.
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