Fuel Age?

brandonvd

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Well I have been restoring my dad's Alura 30 to get ready to sell and it has all been going great, but I did run into what might be a problem today.

I decided to stick my fuel tanks since I wasn't around when the boat was pulled out of service about 1 to 1.5 years ago. The boat holds about 200 gallons and the tanks are about 1/2 full so I figure I have close to 100 gallons left. I also just dropped a new engine into this boat so I don't really want to take a chance on ruining it. So here are my questions.

Is the fuel to old to even use?

If it isn't to old should I add an additive or something?

Should I just add maybe 50 more gallons to help "mix" it up?

Or should I just hook up the fuel lines and hope for the best?

If I were just dropping in some old engine or using the one that used to be in it than I probably wouldn't worry about the fuel. I am sure that you guys can understand my problem since I am dealing with over $300.00 of fuel. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Brandon
 

Coors

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Re: Fuel Age?

Pull the fuel gauge, or anything off
you will know
By the smell ; automatically know if the gas is bad.
 

brandonvd

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Re: Fuel Age?

I pulled a plug on the top of the tank and the fuel smelt fine? I have smelt old fuel before, but it was about 20 to 30 years old so it was definately bad.

Brandon
 
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