My idle problem is as old as the moter; I start it, and a few seconds later it will die (just about the time I get it into Forward). Recently, it has also become extremely hard to start.<br /><br />This old boat might sit for a couple years at a time. To resurrect it, I throw in plugs, lower end oil, and a water pump, top off the tank and go. I try to burn up all that old gas before refueling, and let the carbs run dry before parking it.<br /><br />Questions: Any suggestions? If I were to "purge" or clean the fuel system, what steps are necessary? Are there any likely parts to replace (fuel pump, etc)? Do fuel lines suck air after they get old and hard? And just what the heck do I do with all that nasty mixed gas?<br /><br />Thanks for any help
