Re: Strange outboard behavior

"Dave" <Dave@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> On Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:59:04 +1000, OzOne said:
>
>>Unfortunately the new petrols, particularly unleaded, destroy
>>diaphragms in carbs if the tank and carb aren't emptied before
>>storage.
>>
>>My bet is that you'll need a carb kit installed.
>
> Maybe. But why then would it immediately start up and run normally for
> several minutes immediately after quitting?


I really think it's a low pressure issue, but it's hard to know. There's 
been some hoopla about the degradation due to new fuel mixes, but I've not

experienced it myself or know of anyone who has. Doesn't mean it doesn't 
happen, of course.

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