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Post by james14 on Mar 12, 2024 12:06:55 GMT -5
I've got gas dribbling out of the VST overflow on my Suzuki OB. Unfortunately, I didn't get out as much as I wanted to last year, and I think the gas sitting in the VST gunked it up a bit. It's non-ethanol gas with Stabil used at every fill-up.
I can't figure out how to get this thing off since I can't reach the hoses on the back and underside, but I can get the front-top hose off. What are the chances I can shoot some carb cleaner in there, let it sit for a bit, and then crank it up to flush it out...and that solve my problem? What are the chances that will screw something else up? I've done a lot of fuel system maintenance on 2-strokes, but none on a 4-stroke.
Will running it like this screw something else up besides dumping gas in the water?
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Post by billybob on Mar 15, 2024 17:00:03 GMT -5
There is a float and needle valve in there. Sounds like it is not closing off. Could be stuck open
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Post by richm on Mar 17, 2024 16:22:48 GMT -5
Will it run?
Put some seafoam in there and run it a while, take it out and open it up if you can. That should clear it.
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Post by james14 on Mar 17, 2024 21:19:29 GMT -5
Runs fine other than the fuel overflowing out of the VST. Decided to take it out with some Seafoam in the tank. I don't know if it was the Seafoam or the bouncing around on way to the lake, but at no point could I detect any gas leaking.
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Post by richm on Mar 18, 2024 19:51:27 GMT -5
Probably just needed a run. Boat motors are made for running.
I did the sea foam thing w mine and put 16-18 +/- hrs on the motor (60hp 4stroke) over last 2 weekends. Seems to like the sea foam.
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Post by james14 on Mar 20, 2024 17:26:22 GMT -5
Hopefully that was all. Other than sitting more than it should, the motor has been babied and shouldn't have any major issues at only 60 hours of use. I just saw dollar signs pouring out and got a bit worried. I've torn about several 2-strokes, but this is my first 4-stroke.
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Post by richm on Mar 21, 2024 7:06:20 GMT -5
Hopefully that was all. Other than sitting more than it should, the motor has been babied and shouldn't have any major issues at only 60 hours of use. I just saw dollar signs pouring out and got a bit worried. I've torn about several 2-strokes, but this is my first 4-stroke. If you use it much, maybe change oil 1x yr and then water pump & lower unit gear lube every 3 yrs. Keep the gas fresh/treated and should be good to go for a long time.
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