Hi all,
Currently surveying a used boat that comes with a 1998 Honda BF90 (carborated). Apparently had some dirty fuel issues; previous owner let ethynol based fuel sit in the tank which gummed things up. Took the boat for a run; prior to taking the run, the tank was pumped out and the motor run in a tank with clean fuel & a new fuel filter.
During the run the motor had a rough start and died a couple of times before holding idle. During the run the engine bogged down and bucked several times; is this the fuel issue? The engine appeared to operate better as it warmed up during the run.
Any input would be much appreciated. Its a nice boat but I'm leary to pull th trigger as the engine issues can be something else other than a simple fuel issue.
On the fence,
The Dawg
Currently surveying a used boat that comes with a 1998 Honda BF90 (carborated). Apparently had some dirty fuel issues; previous owner let ethynol based fuel sit in the tank which gummed things up. Took the boat for a run; prior to taking the run, the tank was pumped out and the motor run in a tank with clean fuel & a new fuel filter.
During the run the motor had a rough start and died a couple of times before holding idle. During the run the engine bogged down and bucked several times; is this the fuel issue? The engine appeared to operate better as it warmed up during the run.
Any input would be much appreciated. Its a nice boat but I'm leary to pull th trigger as the engine issues can be something else other than a simple fuel issue.
On the fence,
The Dawg