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Bad Gas?????
On 26 Jul 2003 12:47:17 GMT, (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
Hi Rob,
We had a similar problem, but never had a single hesitation or sputter
from our gas, and it was about 7 or 8 years old!
Bought the boat with a full tank, and I know from a note left onboard
that Stabil was added. We siphoned off half of a full 50 gallon tank,
and replaced it with fresh, added some lead substitute, a little
Marvel Mystery oil, (as per my mechanics preferences and suggestion),
and a little Stabil, just in case.
Not only did it start right up, but never, and I'm serious, NEVER
hesitated or sputtered in the least.
My 2 cents: gas will last almost indefinitely if properly prepared,
and the tank is absolutely topped off before she sits.
I would suggest a good Racor fuel filter to catch that water before it
gets to the carb, emptied and/or changed often until you burn up the
old stuff.
If your carb has sat awhile, it might need a rebuild like ours did,
but you can get the parts at Napa, or any auto parts store, just make
sure it's the marine quality kit, as I think there's a difference in
the gasket material. Any good speed or hot rod shop can rebuild it for
you.
Hope I helped,
Donny
'74 Trojan Sea Raider 25'
http://www.picturetrail.com/sixbennetts
http://thebayguide.com/rec.boats/donny_bennett.html
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