Well....guess I will add my experiences with E10 fuel....in the early days, I followed the fuel recommendations and changed all the fuel hoses to E10 compatible hose. Cleaned out my fuel systems and started using E10 fuel. The only issues I have had in all these years was caused from buying...
Just recently noticed the flashing brake lights on some vehicles. Probably a good idea as to many are not paying attention or on their phones. Something is needed to wake people up !
This is why I insist my vehicles have a factory trailer tow package on them. With today's funky wiring systems, the problem is solved when the vehicle is built. Never have I had an issue with the wiring in the factory tow package.
Back in my youth, my father hated spiders with a passion ! Back then we had a 16' Lyman in a boat lift. Spiders were everywhere. Finally tried loosening the gas caps on the 6 gallon fuel tanks to let some gas fumes out. Spiders went away, at least the majority of them did. Not recommending...
As your filling the boat, stop and fill a small container with fuel then continue filling. Take that sample and put it in a clear glass container and let it set for a day, then look closely. Any separation or accumulated crud means your buying bad fuel.
Your probably buying contaminated fuel from your fuel supplier. No way should you have that much crud in your fuel system. Find another fuel station. Many don't follow maintenance schedules or replace their filters as they should. Take a small container and take a fuel sample to test on...
Starts and runs very well, idles good but a little high at 800 rpm. Bow high should be a trim issue that can be corrected unless there is a hook in the hull. Any leaks or water in the bilge? Any oil leaks in the bilge ? If compression is good and there are no leaks or hull damage, and fuel...
They should have reciepts, even if the work was done by the owner, there should be receipts for the materials. With no way to prove any maintenance or repairs....it would need to be a bargain or I would walk away.
Also...what is the load capacity if those 14" tires? Trailer load and tire load capacities are needed to make a safe recomendation. Next thing would be how well the hull matches the supports. Many glass boats suffer hull damage from an ill fitting trailer.
Gumout was on the market long before E fuels were even created. So yes non E fuels can gum up a carb. What folks have not yet accepted is your probably buying already tainted fuel at the station. I frequently sample my fuel as I am filling my tank. Often found gunk in the fuels....until the...
Drying out and re enforcing never works. It just extends the issues for another year or two with the probability of having a major mishap in the meantime. Quick fixes or cutting corners rarely work..
