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    ran my 90 yamaha today,wouldn't stay running. done a plug check, bottom cylinder plug was dry. removed the carbs and all 3 carbs had a gel like stuff in the bowls, never have this problem on my omc..also using the same tank and hose. fuel i use is 110 octane mixed with 93 octane.
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    Any E in the fuel? How long do you let it sit between running? Do you use any stabilizer?

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    yes on the E.. sometimes it's 6 weeks between running. only the yamaha does it.. my omc's never has this problem. no,on the stabilizer. thinkin that's the problem? buying gas from a bp station..
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    Six weeks is rather long and enough time for water to absorb into the fuel with E in it. I would use the stabilizer to help with rust prevention because E in fuel is corrosive plus it keeps the fuel fresher longer. There are several brands out there for outboards so pick. I use Stable and get it at Walmart.

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    Did it look like this ethanol-created crap?

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    WATER in the gas. NEVR buy gas from a station that doesn't have a boater for an owner. Here in FL we have a lot of this going on. Get a fuel/water separator. This should fix the problem..................
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    where are you getting the 93? Gas station or a marina??

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