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fcflyguy
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2010/07/29 10:50:11 (permalink)

motor ?

How many of u guys run your hout board out of fuel when done for the day Iam talking 2 stroke
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    Pork
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    RE: motor ? 2010/07/29 11:30:19 (permalink)
    I only run it dry at the end of the season. (with Stabile in the tank)
    Rest of the summer, I just shut the motor down when I come to dock, I don't run it dry everytime.
    I do unhook the fuel line between trips though.
    YMMV, that's just how I roll.

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    bingsbaits
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    RE: motor ? 2010/07/29 11:45:18 (permalink)
    Same as Pork.....

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    RE: motor ? 2010/07/29 12:01:01 (permalink)
    Don't know if it matters but I run mine out every time when I'm done. My motor is a 1947 and I've done this ever since I've had it.(20+ yrs.)
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    RE: motor ? 2010/07/29 12:05:11 (permalink)
    Running a 2 stroke out of fuel will cause motor damage! BAD NEWS

    I put in stabile on my last trip of the year make sure to run the motor enough to get it in the motor, then shut it off. Next season i have never had a problem with starting it up, normally it starts just as easy as it would mid season. Done with on the 6 different two stroke motor i have owned and never a problem.

    Pork, why disconnect fuel line?
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    RE: motor ? 2010/07/29 12:37:56 (permalink)
    I usually leave the carbs wet...
    I do unhook the fuel line...only because I had a float stick once and after the sun beat on the boat all day, the fuel tank built up pressure and pushed a few gallons of fuel out and filled the motor cowl and splash well with 2-cycle mix!!!

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    RE: motor ? 2010/07/29 12:47:22 (permalink)
    I have never had that happen (hope never to have it either), thanks for the explaination.
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    RE: motor ? 2010/07/29 13:14:54 (permalink)
    ^ yep, what Mako said.
    My fuel tank builds tons of pressure from heat & while I've never had it happen, I didn't want to risk it.
    I even unscrew the cap a couple times a day while fishing in the heat to release the pressure.

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    RE: motor ? 2010/07/29 13:21:27 (permalink)
    I just disconnect the fuel line. If I'm going to transport in a vehicle I will remove the drain screw on carb and drain fuel. Running a 2 stroke out of fuel every time causes the motor to run lean and over-rev. Not the best idea.
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