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Old 06-29-2018, 10:09 PM   #27
garyd1961
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Re: What did I blow up now

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Originally Posted by Rich69shortfleet View Post
Don't bother dumping the gas. Do the other things (change the fuel filter!) first and see how things go. I've used gas that is two year old and never had a problem. Bad gas certainly wouldn't make it run bad at certain RPMs and okay at others. You may have had junk in the tank which is why you want to change the fuel filter. Oh, did I mention, change the fuel filter. Then check and snug down all the HEI connections. Also, does the HEI have a clean 12v connection? If you connected the HEI via a resistance wire or the wiring you are using is weak or not well connected, fix that right away.
What's more likely to go bad while sitting, the fuel filter, the ignition wire, or the gas? Today's gas aint what it was 20 years ago, the ethanol will draw water right out the air.

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