GarnerFJ40
2020-2022 ONSC President
It may be old news for some of us, but after tracking down potential problem with fuel filter, pump, pcv, and possible carb issues, it may be just the gas to blame.
An older gentleman and I had a conversation at the truck show about some of the items contained in this news article:
A Shotgun Marriage? Ethanol and Old Outboard Boat Engines
And he reccommended trying a bottle of "Mechanic in a bottle" sold at Home Depot and other big box stores. He had used it on his older 70's Chvy truck with good results, and the 40 was showing signs of the same issues (hesitation, back-firing, cutting off).
Mechanic In a Bottle | Products |B3C Fuel Solutions
I tried it, and the 40 ran like a champ. Looks like I'll make sure only non-ethanol gas will be in the 40 from now on, since it doesn't get driven on a regular basis.
An older gentleman and I had a conversation at the truck show about some of the items contained in this news article:
A Shotgun Marriage? Ethanol and Old Outboard Boat Engines
And he reccommended trying a bottle of "Mechanic in a bottle" sold at Home Depot and other big box stores. He had used it on his older 70's Chvy truck with good results, and the 40 was showing signs of the same issues (hesitation, back-firing, cutting off).
Mechanic In a Bottle | Products |B3C Fuel Solutions
I tried it, and the 40 ran like a champ. Looks like I'll make sure only non-ethanol gas will be in the 40 from now on, since it doesn't get driven on a regular basis.