[Rhodes22-list] Ethanol problems

[Graham Stewart]

Susan:

I am no mechanic but I doubt that some ethanol in the gas would cause such
severe problems so soon after a carburetor rebuild. If that were the case I
would think everyone in the marina would have the same problem. Ethanol is
not good for the motor over the long term but using a proper fuel treatment
that apecifically addresses the ethanol issue should be all you need. Not
every stabilizer has anti-ethanol properties.

Having given the sum total of my advice I can't suggest what the problem is.
I can only suggest that you see a good mechanic. The fact that the
carburetor rebuild solved the problem for awhile suggests that the problem
is still with the carburetor.
Graham

Graham Stewart
Agile. R22, 1976
Kingston Ontario Canada




-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
Susan Crane
Sent: June 18, 2017 2:14 PM
To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Ethanol problems

I posted a query last fall about the problems I was having with my Mercury
outboard and received several very helpful replies that basically indicated
that my problems with stalling and erratic idling were due to buildup of
ethanol residue in the carburetor.  So I have tried unplugging the gas line
and letting the motor run till it stalls, but I am still having problems.
This is probably a silly question, but when one does that with the gas line,
do you leave it unplugged until the next time you use it or do you reattach
it after the motor stops, or does it matter?  Just in case anyone wonders, I
have been adding fuel treatment to the gas.  Next question:  I have found a
local gas station which sells ethanol free gas and am going to switch to
that.  Will using it help clean out the carburetor or do I need to have it
cleaned or replaced?  I had a new carburetor put in last summer and the
motor ran perfectly for a few outings before the problems recurred.
Obviously, I know nothing about outboard motor functioning and the mechanic
at my marina has been less than helpful.  He doesn't seem to believe that it
is an ethanol issue.  I am trying to avoid buying a new outboard, but am at
my wits end with this.  Just the stress of the motor stalling while docking
takes some of the fun out of sailing.  Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

Susan Crane

s/v Whimsy

Bohemia River

Chesapeake Bay

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