I agree with you about the Stabilizers NEMatters. I have yet to hear what ring free does. The owner of this 90 has sworn off any ethanol blended fuel, forever. I still added the ring free and stabilizer.
It went back together without any problems. The new fuel hose was not the Japanese brand and had a larger outside diameter. Getting it thru the rigging grommet turned into a mess. I had to reconfigure a couple times, very tight fit. Flushed the fuel pump, fuel cooler, cannister and replaced yet another filter. Cleaned the throttle body and it was very easy to reassemble. Put 5 gals in the new fuel tank found the water hose and it started right up. Idled right off the bat, silk I tell you. Fed it some throttle and it wrapped right up without hesitation. Sounded like a motorcycle. Owner will lake test this morning I ran out of daylight. Started at 6:15 PM and finished around 8:30. Lost time installing fuel tank and running fuel hose. It got the Racor water seperator with the clear bowl. Maybe he can see the problem before it gets too bad next time. Total cost in parts $650. Filters (total of 6 -the Racor was $50 and the one in the VST was $68), gear lube, oil & filter, plugs, impeller and fuel hose around $350. Fuel tank, injector service, ring free, stabilizer another $300. He didn't shell out any labor, I work for beer...
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