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thirdchildhood 01-01-2014 07:06 PM

You guys really don't think that the gas would be OK if topped off with premium and some drygas?

ChargeIt 01-01-2014 08:13 PM


Originally Posted by thirdchildhood (Post 4050779)
You guys really don't think that the gas would be OK if topped off with premium and some drygas?

Engine is "625 SCI" from his boat profile. Somewhat depends on how it is tuned.

A normal motor, I would say, "no problem" top off and don't look back. With that much money in a motor, I would probably not take the chance. Pump it dry via the fuel pump (assuming it is electric). Connect after the filter to catch any debris and dump into a vehicle tank, preferably with 50% fresh 91.

A 25 OL prob has 80-90 gal tank so we are talking less than 25 gal if 1/4 full.

HyFive578 01-01-2014 08:18 PM


Originally Posted by thirdchildhood (Post 4050779)
You guys really don't think that the gas would be OK if topped off with premium and some drygas?

It's a crapshoot really. If the gas contains ethanol and it's been sitting for that long a time, hard to tell how much water it may have accumulated. I use MDR E-Zorb (recommended to me by a very qualified engine guy) to emulsify the water when I suspect there may be some. If he can get it out of there, I think he's better off starting with fresh gas..

Rwbrew3 01-01-2014 08:23 PM

I'm just going to dump it ( peace of mind ! ) I'll change the motor oil and the drive oil, throw some 93octane as I always do and hopefully see the water again if the levels ever come up ! Just wanted to make sure I should be doing anything else.

Thans for all the advice !!

ChrisL 01-01-2014 09:01 PM

For future if you can get non-ethanol. That's all I use and I still add stabilizer as well at the end of the season.

Rwbrew3 01-01-2014 09:12 PM


Originally Posted by ChrisL (Post 4050846)
For future if you can get non-ethanol. That's all I use and I still add stabilizer as well at the end of the season.

It's not easy to find around here but something I will look into for sure !!

Thanks !

johnny b good 01-02-2014 11:06 AM


Originally Posted by Rwbrew3 (Post 4050852)
It's not easy to find around here but something I will look into for sure !!

Thanks !

See if this link helps

http://urlm.co/www.pure-gas.org

Rwbrew3 01-02-2014 07:55 PM


Originally Posted by johnny b good (Post 4051000)
See if this link helps

http://urlm.co/www.pure-gas.org


Thanks for the link, I'll take a look at it when I get back in town from this deer hunt !!

Thanks again !


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