GT-40 Won't Start: Bad gasoline?

1996 Ski Nautique GT-40. Began skiing this week with 1/4 tank of gasoline from last year. Ran rough and stalled a bit. Put 5 gallons of fresh gasoline in the tank and it ran fine until I was down to 1/8 of a tank. It began to run rough and stalled. I added a full tank of new gasoline, but I can't re-start the engine. Could it be that I sucked jellied gasoline into a fuel pump or filter? What role does the Fuel Control Cell play in protecting the fuel lines from bad gasoline?

Sounds like fuel contamination. I would start by unscrewing the FCC. The bottom portion will unscrew just like an oil filter. It should be full of fuel. Dump the contents of the FCC into a clear container whether it be an old drinking glass or clear plastic cup. I'll bet you have water in there. If the fuel you removed from the FCC has water or bad gas (you can usually tell by the smell and color), it's safe to say you'll be draining the tank. The FCC does nothing to protect your fuel lines in between the tank and engine. It only protects the HPP and fuel rail/injectors.

*Note: you'll need to prime the FCC after re-installing it. This is done by turning the key to the "on" position, wait 5 seconds, and turn it back off. Repeat 3-4 times.

Absolutely start by draining but I'd also be ready to look for a FCC hose issue. If you have some time before you tear it apart call Vince at SkiDim and order the FCC hose kit. It's cheap and since you're taking it apart you might as well replace the hose, clamps and gasket while you're in there.

Our 96 acted the same way and it ended up being a pin hole in the hose. We replaced the hose, high pressure pump and the filter all at the same time.

firehorse5_0 wrote: Chris, Speaking of you '96 is it still for sale? Check your PMs.

PM Sent