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Old 05-29-2007, 03:32 AM
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After changing both the in-line and seperator fuel filters the engine ran fine. I have not had any more problems. I should have done those things before going out the first time this year.

I have never had any problems running on the hose.
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Old 06-02-2007, 10:22 AM
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If you experience a loss in RPM soon, clean the injectors. I just did my other motor which started losing RPM range as well, and sure enough each had an amazing amount of the same fine rusty crud in them (probably fiber-glass dust from the build) and now it runs great again. The fuel issue for me has been a gift that keeps on giving...

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Any experts out there know if we could use techron and change oil after using it so as not to eat the bearings ?
Let's face it today's fuel is crap ! BBB
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Originally Posted by Big Block Billy
Never run any motor over 2500 Rpm's on a hose.
Just changed an impellor today that the boat was ran on a hose reel and excessive rpm's with alot of restriction, and was probably over revved . BBB
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Where Is The Inline Filter Located? I Havent Changed It Just The Seperater.
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Old 06-03-2007, 12:00 PM
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It's a small "automotive-type" canister between the tank and the boost pump typically mounted along a stringer.
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