I'd find the local regulations for getting rid of the old gas and pump
it out and put in fresh gas. After 6-9 mo., (esp. in a partially filled
tank) it is (IMO) unuseable. Well, for engines... it makes dandy
cleaner for paint brushes and in small amounts at a time, great starter
for bonfires. My dad (who I love dearly but is getting older and a
little more stubborn) was having a hell of a time with his outboard.
Wouldn't start, coughed a bit, etc. Finally I convinced him to go get a
new tank and hose. It started on the 2nd pull. It's hard to say which
part was the culprit, but for a mere $50 ($30 tank, $15 hose, $5 gas
approx.) it is done. He can go out on his boat again.

Ed

FINNATTIC wrote:
I recently aquired an 86 Sea Ray 230 weekender from my Brother.The gas in the
tank is over a year old.Stablizer was added last summer and there is approx. 20
gal in a 50 gal tank.I recently replaced the impeller in the Alpha one outdrive
and have made the adjustments to the shift cable. I also added MDR start fresh
to the tankThe engine has 230 hrs on it and starts right up but runs rough I
have a problem stalling opon shifting in and out of gear. Could it be the poor
gas quality and if so can i fillup with high test to run it through.Any
sugestions...Thaks Rob Haas