red fuel????

[verne1972]

alright i use regular unleaded, i mix with mercury 2 stroke oil 3 oz. to 1 gallon. I prime the bulb. I see blue premixed fuel. Boat runs great. Park the boat, and within 2 days the fuel in my inline filter is red.... Any ideas on what this could be, or is this normal?? I have recently had problems with my fuel system. Gunk in the tank, replaced lines, replaced primer bulb, filter, and installed a water seporator.

Any input would be helpful, thanks.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: red fuel????

It is doubtful it is normal. What is the gas tank made of? Could it be rust or rusty water in the fuel?

 

[JB]

Re: red fuel????

Years ago when I raced Karts I sometimes used a methanol/nitro fuel and a synthetic oil, called "Steen C". The Steen C was pale blue coming out of the bottle, but turned bright red after a few hours of exposure to UV light. Its performance was not affected by the color change.

I wonder if the Merc outboard oil you are using contains a similar additive.

 

[sprouticus]

Re: red fuel????

I'm curious if you are using dyed gas.

 

[verne1972]

Re: red fuel????

actually im not. i am using Texaco unleaded. Im kinda thinking it was just water or something. I have not had the boat very long, and i suspect the previous owner (forgot) to tell me about the time he left the fuel cap off for that big storm......