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Old 03-23-2016, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by LemonShark2 View Post
IRegarding the Fuel - When I first bought it a few months back, I burnt the old fuel all the way to empty, then added new fuel. Since then, I had the issue of letting about 1-2oz water through, so I drained most of the tank, let the water and debris settle to the bottom of the container, then siphoned only the "fresher" fuel back in.
Sounds like I should just siphon out all of that "Like New" fuel instead of hoping my project did the trick...
The choice is yours to make. You could see how it runs with the "new fuel".
Over time you might make out OK. Maybe not.
A couple of considerations:
There is never a good time for engine trouble. Personally I will not do ANYTHING or tolerate any situation that compromises engine reliability.
When you are out sailing and the wind and seas pipe up it is not a good time for doubts about anything boat related. Been there. Done it. Didn't like it.

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