By Bill Grannis, Boating
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s a beautiful day to go fishing and you may find your motor hard to start, running roughly, or lacks power – or in extreme cases, all of the above.
Fuel problems are probably the most common causes of drivability issues with engines, both inboard and outboard. Today’s gasolines not only deteriorate quickly forming gummy deposits but may absorb moisture over time which settles out damaging fuel system components. If you do your own fuel injection servicing or carb cleaning I have a few hints that may make things easier and less frustrating for you.
First of all safety is paramount so always work in a well-ventilated place with no open flames or smoking materials in the vicinity. Use common sense when around gasoline or other flammable products and wear eye protection as you never know what may happen. To do the job correctly, refer to the proper service manual and the latest service literature for procedures and specifications.
Installing a fuel separator
It is best to have needed parts already at hand such as ty-raps, gaskets, and o-rings as they should be replaced whenever removed. Work slowly and pay attention to how things come apart. Use quality tools and the proper ones.
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