Gumout was on the market long before E fuels were even created. So yes non E fuels can gum up a carb. What folks have not yet accepted is your probably buying already tainted fuel at the station. I frequently sample my fuel as I am filling my tank. Often found gunk in the fuels....until the...
Drying out and re enforcing never works. It just extends the issues for another year or two with the probability of having a major mishap in the meantime. Quick fixes or cutting corners rarely work..
Old glass boats used plywood as a skeleton to support the fiberglass material. When the plywood rots away it leaves soft spots. Rebuilding is possible, but very time consuming, very expensive, and requires lots if safety gear because fiberglass is very dangerous to work with. No matter how...
I vote for the thru bolts as well. I also do not add carpet to the underside so water can come out of the wood and slow down decay. With no carpet on the bottom the wood can breathe. I also use nyloc nuts so they don't vibrate loose. Use stove bolts to prevent any gouging or wearing thru the...
The stuff I have is reasonably flexible, as I have no issue hooking and unhooking the fuel hose barb fitting and it moves easy as the motor turns from side to side. My boat sits in a barn when not in use, only 2' is exposed when on the water and only for 6-8 hours at that. Prior boat was also...
Did you use a factory rebuild kit when the carb was rebuilt ? Smacking the carb with a hammer is never part of a rebuild. Obviously you didn't get it clean or it would not have stuck. Be prepared to take it apart again, order the rebuild kit so you have it when it happens again. By all means...
I don't have a fiberglass boat, but have friends that do. Most paint their bilge to keep them looking good and far easier to clean. Color is a personal choice but light gray is popular.
I have never gotten more than mabey 5 years from cheap fuel hose, then I started buying the good stuff. Can't say I have owned a boat long enough to have a good quality fuel line go bad. Great piece of mind knowing your fuel line was not going to be a problem. Last gray hose from wallet world...
In my area, the napa folks have always had a variety if different type fuel lines along with the technical specs to help you choose the correct one. I would never buy boat fuel hose at a discount store...not worth the gamble to save a few dollars !
Are there more filters inside the cowling ? Often we change the obvious ones we can see but sometimes their are others inside buried that no one looks at. Just a suggestion here...
Are there more filters inside the cowling ? Often we change the obvious ones we can see but sometimes their are others inside buried that no one looks at. Just a suggestion here...
Don't feel bad, the primer bulb is one of the last things thought about when an issue arises. If suspect, best to replace the whole fuel line with a new bulb. Forget buying those gray fuel lines from walley world or other discount places. Go to NAPA and get good quality fuel hose and make...
Didn't look terrible....? Any concern at all should have been a call for further testing. As you noticed, walking back to the dock after your motor quits is not a viable choice. Your safest bet is to pump out the fuel tank and check for water which be be near the bottom. Another option is...
