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Old 04-29-2013, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave Neptune View Post
I will note that the more you use the engine the less fuel related issues you'll face. Those that seem to have the most perplexing problems are those who mostly sail and use the lil beastie below to just get in and out of the slip. When fuel gets old and the engine does not use much of it things do start to gum up.
As stated I am a bit of a carb guy and the problems in the carb are alomost always from something upstream.Dave Neptune
I start my engine every two weeks and run it against the dock lines for 10-15 minutes year 'round. This includes the weeks that I use the boat. This way I'm assured the engine reaches operating temp for at least a while. In and out of the harbor doesn't seem to quite seem to get the BEASTE warmed up adequately. Yes, I know, not as good as an hour or more at cruise RPM but it works well for me.

No carb problems for over 10 years (knock on wood)

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