"Dana H. Myers" > wrote:

>Chas Hurst wrote:
>
>> When was the fuel filter last changed? When were ignition parts last
>> changed?
>> Ignition coils cost 10 times more than a fuel filter, that's one reason I
>> recommend changing the filter.
>
>If I'm going to experiment on the chance it's water in the
>fuel system, I'd try a can or two of ethanol-based fuel
>additive.

Actually, the stuff I put in was methanol based. I forgot
the name. A four letter word with ee, IIRC.

Leon

> Here in CA, we get to drink ethanol-dosed fuel
>all year long, I rarely hear of issues with water in the
>fuel system now. The biggest problem is for the gasoline
>vendors to keep the fuel "dry" before selling it.
>
>Dana

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