True. I should have done that from the Git-Go, especially after I replaced the main filter and found this from the old filter! Arg. Now how do you go about cleaning the installed fuel tank?
Get yourself a fuel rated pump and some hose, pump it out. Add some fresh and take the boat for a ride down bumpy roads and railroad tracks, then take it home and pump it out again. After a couple/ few times it will be clear. Add a good fuel filter inline and fill with fresh gas. Your gonna waste a number of gallons of fuel but much cheaper than an engine rebuild.
Thanks again for the help. I will try ya'lls advise and put that as #1. Airshot, Should I loosen my Trailer Hitch when traveling down the Busy RR traxs lol.
Drain the fuel from the tank
Thank You Mr. Scott. I'm in the process of that now. Surprisingly when I pulled the large fuel/water separator (oil filter looking) it was crystal clear fuel. However going to continue with y'alls recommended tips. Thank you Sir and all others with their help. This forum is excellent! And the timely response is amazing. Again thank you all.
Are you sure that crystal clear " fuel" isn't water ?? Been there done that, mine had so much water it would not burn !!
Yes I believe it was. Didn't see any separation. But makes no difference still going with the flushing etc.
Can you turn it over with a pull start rope ? If you had enough water in the fuel, it could gave rusted and siezed, but overnight ?? If you can turn it over by hand then the starter is bad or the battery is low.
New.
New Battery. But Flywheel will Not Move! I have the Fly cover off but didn't have a 15/16" Socket. So tomorrow I'll pick that up. If It won't turn then it's a bad thing. Also just put a brand new starter & Bendix Gear. Anything there after could cause a Melt down and overindulgence of Adult Libations . Again, Thanks Much Airshot. Oh ya got New Battery cables coming tomorrow, they were pretty green.
