Twin tanks.
I am not a mechanic by any stretch of the imagination. I’m a Carpenter. That being said, my fuel filters were replaced at winterization end of season last year. Think I should try replacing filters also?
It hasn’t run right all season. Last time it ran right was last season before winterization and layup. Only thing that’s changed was fuel filter!?
Ok so check everything that was done during winterization. First, make sure the fuel filter is seated properly — may have left the old seal on creating an air leak. Check all the plug wires - make sure they are seated. Etc. Easy stuff first.
Thanks for the thoughts and insight. I’ll be back to the boat next weekend and will try these things. I’ll keep you posted and let you know how it works out.The "re-plumbing" is very basic - if you're a carpenter it will make complete sense once you look at it. It's really just changing some hoses around. It's just black hoses instead of sticks
But... grab a spaghetti jar and remove your fuel filter (it just screws off). Pour it into the spaghetti jar and let it sit for an hour or two and observe (and/or post a pic). This will tell us the quality of the fuel.
I think this happens more often than is admitted to.
Yeah. I did it once on an old style canister filter. Didn't get the gasket seated properly. Engine started up fine and died a few min. later. I crapped my pants and then figured it out.I think this happens more often than is admitted to.
I know . . . I've seen me do it.
Meaning??? I have the engines winterized by a licensed boat mechanic. filters are changed along with fluids... He has been doing this for me for 3 years. Other than winterization... no other maintenance has been required.
Plugs, Rotor, Wires, Cap?
Meaning….following the service intervals in the owner manual for the mechanical systems usually means years of trouble free operation. When was the boat last tuned up with new plugs and spark plug wires?
