Bad Gas?? What are the signs?

Post by **dh99** » Sun May 31, 2009 9:25 am

I know I have been asking a lot of questions lately but I would like to know if somebody can tell me what the signs are of bad gas.

I bought a used boat with a 2004 Suzuki 114 four stroke and when I take off. the more is sluggish and the all of a sudden it pops right out. Almost like its not getting gas then all of a sudden it kicks in.

Could this be a sign of bad gas?

The dealer changer the water impeller, both fuel filters and the plugs and its still doing it.

It doesn't do it all the time only sometimes. It happens more often when the boat has been sitting around.

If it is bad gas what do I need to do and how do I prevent it from happening again.

Anybody ever install a fuel/water separator? If so where do you install it.

Thanks

DH

Post by **lifeisfun** » Sun May 31, 2009 9:52 am

Try to use Seafoam to clean the fuel system.

Post by **Netman** » Sun May 31, 2009 10:36 am

This may be a silly question but do you let it warm up??

Post by **dh99** » Sun May 31, 2009 11:08 am

No questions are silly.

Yes I let it warm up for at least 5 minutes.

DH

Post by **gonefishin** » Sun May 31, 2009 11:09 am

lifeisfun wrote:Try to use Seafoam to clean the fuel system.

I will Second that for sure!!!!...I upgraded my outboard recently and notice that it had a dead spot or slightly slugish from 1/4 throttle until about 1/2 throttle if I just eased the throttle up. I can of seam foam (split over to tanks of fuel) and what a difference.

Post by **dh99** » Sun May 31, 2009 11:48 am

I will give seafoam a try.

Where can you buy it??

Thanks

DH

Post by **lifeisfun** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:06 pm

Post by **Jimmy_1** » Sun May 31, 2009 7:36 pm

Constant flatulence, bad smell, stomach/intestinal cramps.....

Post by **MLR** » Sun May 31, 2009 7:42 pm

I know I have really bad gas when my wife asks me to sleep on the couch. Not sure if Seafoam would help in this case.

Post by **GR8-Scott** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:11 am

Jamsers wrote:Constant flatulence, bad smell, stomach/intestinal cramps.....

HAHAHAHA . . . .good one James !

Post by **Badger Shark** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:11 pm

Surprised it took six replies before someone jumped on that.

good to know about the seafoam.

Post by **dh99** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:12 pm

I am too....

I was waiting for it to get off topic.

Post by **Jimmy_1** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:31 pm

dh,

I do apologize but I mean c'mon.......

Bad fuel would have been better! LOL!

Post by **dh99** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:36 pm

no apology necessary!

I was not offended by the jokes I found them quite comical.

Its the french in me coming out. I will think twice about my wording next time.

Take care.

DH