Issue resolved...well sort of. I used the boat all weekend. As lomg as the tank is near full the pickup is happy and all works well. Got up to 39 on gps so not bad for a 19'6" boat.
That's great.So, what will do?Replace the tank?
(Although I hear some say an external doesnt really need the seperator.)
the ethynol gas destroys the rubber in the black bulbs ten times faster than the lines though ive had brand new lines separate within a months use. if you havent replaced the cheap bulb try that, the internal check valve might be malfunctioning in the bulb. another thing no one looks at is the tank vent getting blocked, vent line pinched, bug climbed up in there etc. though this gives you a no power when you give it gas. separated gas line is internal in the hose, you get gas, then no gas, wants to surge up and down.
How about pulling out the original tank, emptying it, cleaning it, sealing and pressure testing it, and installing a new pickup and sending unit?Where are you located?There's a boat guy out east of me, maybe out near Syracuse.He did my buddy's aluminum boat for him.Tore all the floor out, replaced rivets and patched holes in an aluminum hull.My buddy tore it real bad up in Canada and didn't have insurance.Anyway, this guy did a fantastic job and was VERY reasonable.Calling the guy doesn't cost much.Just a thought.Let me know.Mac
I do run startron or stabil. Thanks for the input Joe I will have to give it a look. Mac I will give that guy a call thank you! In other news I went to troll the other morning 41 degrees and it fired right up!