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Old 03-23-2016, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by LemonShark2 View Post
Good to know, Ill check on that this weekend. Even in the situation that I keep it, Ill still probably drain the fuel and try and clean it out.
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You're on the right track here. If the fuel is questionable get rid of it. Don't fight with it. As noted additives will not clean up dirty fuel. It what's going on inside the tank that determines engine performance.
Small detail: Marine tanks fill and empty from the top so you won't be able to drain it. What works sometimes is to attach a tube to a stick or dowel with cable ties and leave the tube sticking out from the end of the dowel ~ 2". Then use this apparatus to guide the end of the hose to the lowest corner of the tank while you pump the gas out. Catch some of the fuel in a clear glass jar and hold it up to the sunlight to see how much crud is in it.
If you don't have one already I would strongly suggest a final filter between the fuel pump and carburetor. Available from MMI.

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