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Re: 3.0 merc. problems

Posted By: Walter Kaprielian
Date: Saturday, 6 May 2006, at 5:42 p.m.

In Response To: Re: 3.0 merc. problems (bobbert)

If you've been running Ethanol for that long from a fiberglass Bertram tank, you're a perfect candidate. The filters seem to have no effect in removing the dissolved epoxy resins, and the inherent problems don't rear their ugly heads right away. It took 3 seasons before it really screwed up my B-20 and I blamed all the problems I had on everything else...fuel filters, fuel pump, 2 carburetors, ignition system, etc., etc. I don't like being the bearer of bad news...and I hope I'm wrong, but I recommend you looking into a tank change. No one's come up with a real other solution, and your engines sound too new to risk more damage.

Messages In This Thread

3.0 merc. problems
bobbert -- Friday, 5 May 2006, at 9:35 p.m.

Re: 3.0 merc. problems
JohnD -- Friday, 5 May 2006, at 10:26 p.m.

Re: 3.0 merc. problems
Walter Kaprielian -- Friday, 5 May 2006, at 11:16 p.m.

Re: 3.0 merc. problems
bobbert -- Saturday, 6 May 2006, at 7:55 a.m.

Re: 3.0 merc. problems
Walter Kaprielian -- Saturday, 6 May 2006, at 5:42 p.m.

Re: 3.0 merc. problems
Capt. Dave Kosh -- Sunday, 7 May 2006, at 8:50 p.m.