Questions on Mercarb bowl capacity, running carb dry, and some more related issues

[GA_Boater]

Re: Questions on Mercarb bowl capacity, running carb dry, and some more related issu

It sounds like you should do what you want to do and most likely will do.

 

[jack black]

Re: Questions on Mercarb bowl capacity, running carb dry, and some more related issu

I'm kind of under the impression that you are determined to add something to your fuel regardless. I have used stabilizers for years and dont fret about small deposits as they are a natural byproduct of raw fuel. To worry about the small downtime of the boat would be like constantly being worried about buildup in your vehicle. Carb rebuilds are a common maintenance upkeep and is just part of the boat ownership lifestyle. Again, I would not worry about it and would not be concerned about the small amount of buildup you noticed after years of service. As Achris mentioned, fuel life does well all on it's own for short time spans with no help from us.

I guess I was led to believe that if I use Stabil according to the instructions, all would be good. I'm sort of disappointed and wanted to figure out what went wrong. You are right, carb rebuild was not that hard after all, it was just time consuming. I'm actually glad I did one. It was my first one and I learned a lot.

 

[mpdive]

Re: Questions on Mercarb bowl capacity, running carb dry, and some more related issu

It is all good. The amount of deposits are normal and I would not refrain from running Stabil or Startron as a maintenance item during the season. There will never be anything such as a clean fuel system. If there was, we would not have to buy filters.