Ran my 1989 171 Mako this weekend with its first shot of etahanol (1/2 tank)
Prepared with Startron & 10 micron filters.
My diving plans were killed by wind, waves & dirty water so I made a long run through the slop to explore some old haunts. 4 Hrs later we stopped at Elliot Key to swim.
Later cranked up, ran about 100yds and the motor shut down.
Pulled and drained the filter, out came a bunch of red goop and then a yellowish mix of stuff.
Replaced the filter, primed the motor & it cranked right up.
Ran the 7 miles across the bay w/o a problem.
I think the Startron and runnining in choppy conditions accelerated the ethanol solvent properties.
I'll track this to see how long it takes for the fuel system to clean up.
Prepared with Startron & 10 micron filters.
My diving plans were killed by wind, waves & dirty water so I made a long run through the slop to explore some old haunts. 4 Hrs later we stopped at Elliot Key to swim.
Later cranked up, ran about 100yds and the motor shut down.
Pulled and drained the filter, out came a bunch of red goop and then a yellowish mix of stuff.
Replaced the filter, primed the motor & it cranked right up.
Ran the 7 miles across the bay w/o a problem.
I think the Startron and runnining in choppy conditions accelerated the ethanol solvent properties.
I'll track this to see how long it takes for the fuel system to clean up.