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Old 09-07-2006, 03:30 PM
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ok what do you do run the tanks dry or use stabelizer and let it sit for 7 months.i'm sure this will be an issue.
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This might help?

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=139855

post #13 quote from Mercruiser manual.

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Pump it dry to the bone and fill up in the spring. I learned the hard way. I disconnect my fuel line and manually turn on the fuel pump to pump out all remaining fuel and put it in the truck.
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I try to run mine down as far as possible I.E. less than 20 gallons and stabalize whatever is left, fill up with 80+ fresh in the spring..
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I try to run mine down as far as possible I.E. less than 20 gallons and stabalize whatever is left, fill up with 80+ fresh in the spring..
That'as what I do. I have not had a problem. I use Seafoam as a conditioner or stabilizer.
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