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harringtondav replied to the thread Chasing Down Fuel Delivery Issue.

I don't use additives in the boat or vehicles. But I did dose up the first five gallons of fresh fuel with Red Line system cleaner just...

Jun 11, 2025
harringtondav reacted to cyclops222's post in the thread Chasing Down Fuel Delivery Issue with Like.

I have never used winter or summer additives. Good gas wil be fine next spring. Less Octane. But still very strong to run down & refill.

Jun 11, 2025
harringtondav replied to the thread Chasing Down Fuel Delivery Issue.

Yea, I'm spooked now. I carried in land 10 gals of gas for the previous boat w/o problems for 10 yrs. After spinal fusion I'm at the...

Jun 11, 2025
harringtondav reacted to cyclops222's post in the thread Chasing Down Fuel Delivery Issue with Like.

ALWAYS ask.....When was the fuel tanks last filled up. A tank truck WILL WILL stir up everything on the bottom of the tank. Add in gas...

Jun 11, 2025
harringtondav reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread Chasing Down Fuel Delivery Issue with Like.

Adding good fuel to bad just makes more bad. Glad you got it sorted

Jun 11, 2025
harringtondav replied to the thread Chasing Down Fuel Delivery Issue.

Bad fuel was the culprit. Apparently 6-7 gallons of very bad fuel left over winter. I topped off 10 gallons of fresh fuel before...

Jun 7, 2025
harringtondav replied to the thread Chasing Down Fuel Delivery Issue.

....Admiral already asked me to hold back some fire starter.

Jun 4, 2025
harringtondav reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread Chasing Down Fuel Delivery Issue with Like.

Dave, the crud fuel makes an OK bonfire...... Just saying

Jun 4, 2025
harringtondav replied to the thread Chasing Down Fuel Delivery Issue.

Newest version VP high pressure direct into cylinder fuel injection. I got my Diacom analyzer today and read the stored codes. Four...

Jun 3, 2025
harringtondav replied to the thread What is the all time record for lower shift cable life?.

I changed my Alpha II after 20 yrs. It was working fine, but I was deep into the transom assy for other work so I changed it since I was...

Jun 2, 2025
harringtondav replied to the thread Chasing Down Fuel Delivery Issue.

5-6 gallons from last season. Stabil treated. Another 10 fresh gallons.

Jun 2, 2025
harringtondav posted the thread Chasing Down Fuel Delivery Issue in Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives.

I splashed the boat a few days ago. Pulling from the ramp I got intermittent single alarm beeps. I noticed a general misfire when at no...
Jun 1, 2025
harringtondav posted the thread Merc Alpha II Tools for SX Drive in Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives.

I built a full set of Mercruiser Alpha II tools 28 yrs ago. I reverse engineered the special bevel gear shimming tools, seal drivers...
Apr 30, 2025
harringtondav reacted to airshot's post in the thread "Fresh" water fouling and corrosion with Like.

Wow...that is ugly, especially if that happened over just the past year ! Not an electrician here, but glad I have inside out of the...

Apr 30, 2025
harringtondav posted the thread "Fresh" water fouling and corrosion in Boat Topics and Questions (not engine topics).

I had to slip my boat the last two seasons. Normally I keep it high and dry in a marine rail lift, but water levels and spine surgery...
Apr 30, 2025

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