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Blueliner Newbie
Joined: 27 Jun 2013 Posts: 7
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Posted: Aug 21, 2013 5:24 am Post subject: Back firing? |
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I water tested a 2008 Mobius and was concerned about one thing. The dealership had a bit of fun (not sure exactly what they meant) getting the boat to run before I got there because of the old fuel in the tank. It has 80 hours on the clock and yesterday was the first time it had been in the water since last summer. Towards the end of the test ride of 30 minutes, (we spent time observing the effect of ballast and plates on the wake shape, making sure everything was working) the boat engine sounded like it backfired or coughed several times just two or three times, the salesman said it was because of the blended fuel that had been left in the tank for the storage period.
Should this be a concern? |
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pet575 Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 20 Jun 2006 Posts: 3630 City: Kansas City, MO
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Posted: Aug 21, 2013 5:40 am Post subject: |
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It should be. Make them drain the tank and replace the fuel with fresh fuel and then you'll do another trial. If they won't or it still doesn't run right then walk. _________________
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Brit Rider Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Posts: 3347 City: Cheshire, England
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Posted: Aug 27, 2013 3:55 am Post subject: |
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I'd not be overly concerned but do make sure they put it right before you take delivery. Get them to fox it and then head back out on it to check it.
Could be bad fuel, could be bad timing but you won't want to be fixing this yourself. _________________ www.AxisBoats.co.uk | www.Malibu-Boats.co.uk |
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rowlex Outlaw
Joined: 05 Oct 2006 Posts: 207 City: seattle
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Posted: Aug 27, 2013 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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i've owned a boat(s) for many years.
havent ever had a "bad fuel from last year" problem.. |
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Antoddio Newbie
Joined: 24 Jun 2006 Posts: 22 City: Milwaukee
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Posted: Oct 11, 2013 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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What motor? I would doubt old fuel is the issue. |
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