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Old 05-06-2019, 07:08 PM   #1
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How nasty is the fuel? any chance of water in it?
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Old 05-07-2019, 07:05 AM   #2
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How nasty is the fuel? any chance of water in it?
It doesn't seem bad. It has less than a quarter tank. Today I plan to:

change spark plugs
change oil
add 5 gallons of premium fuel
double check all vacuum lines before installing intake T

All of this still doesn't explain the fuel in the intake T, but I'll take my chances and will update.

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I think maytag hit the nail on the head. Go to the basics. I had a crank no start a while back. First check for spark, then check for fuel pressure, check for air leaks. If these pan out then dig a layer deeper. Could be bad fuel as suggested if it has set awhile. Could also be injector issues or the pressure regulator but if you are seeing fuel in the intake I wouldn't think so. Could also be crankshaft sensor but you can check the connector and see if it is reading the recommended voltage. It's a little hard to get to but can be done.

You'll just have to be methodical and work your way through it but you'll get it. Let us know when you find out the culprit. Good luck.
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Old 05-07-2019, 03:37 PM   #4
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All of this still doesn't explain the fuel in the intake T, but I'll take my chances and will update.



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Fuel in the intake shouldn't be what you get hung up on. You flood the motor when you fail to burn the fuel. That'll account for fuel EVERYWHERE..... hahaha

You may consider a bottle of "stabil" or "heet" or something like it when you put that gas in the tank. And change that fuel filter.

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