Baller Steveo Posted September 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 1, 2017 One of my ski partners 200 sits outside on a lift with a boat cover. Occasionally after a big rainstorm the boat won't run, it pops and sputters. Their normal course of action is to drain the fuel tank and FCC often finding water in the gas. I have noticed the fuel tank vent is one of those circular ones which is open all the way around. Could rainwater be making its way in through the fuel vent even though there is a cover on the boat? Being that the boat is outside and used year round how often should the FCC filter be changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted September 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 1, 2017 Well, if you are finding water in the gas, that's likely how it's getting in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller elr Posted September 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 1, 2017 When was the last time the distributor cap and rotor were changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted September 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 1, 2017 How much water? Possible condensation inside the tank from temp swings and high humidity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted September 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 1, 2017 I think water would have a better chance getting in the fuel cap. Check the gasket or replace the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted September 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 1, 2017 Also possibility that it is running into the tank through a bad fuel sender gasket - from water that is getting on the top of the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller elr Posted September 1, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 1, 2017 @Killer - I had a Nautique that was in the same environment and had the same symptoms - chased the fuel system for quite a while [OP says "often finding water in the gas"]. Fix was the distributor cap and rotor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Steveo Posted September 2, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted September 2, 2017 @elr ski partner drained fuel tank discovered water. Filled with fresh fuel runs fine. Going to check fuel cap tomorrow.@oldjeep is fuel sender on top of tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted September 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2017 Fuel sender is on the top of any tank I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted September 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2017 @elr -i don't think you will find a distributor cap and rotor on a Nautique 200. (disclaimer: i could be wrong cause i was one other time.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GaryWilkinson Posted September 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2017 Doubt very much there's a distributor cap and rotor. CC phased those out not long after 1997 I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rawly Posted September 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2017 My 2009 196 has dustributor cap and rotor. Just replaced them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skierjp Posted September 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2017 Hopefully it's not a ski partner bringing bad gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted September 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2017 I think all 5.7 have a distributor. The 6.0 and 6.2 I've seen didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller elr Posted September 2, 2017 Baller Share Posted September 2, 2017 Yes 5.7 engines have a cap and rotor. @Steveo - happy you found the cause of your issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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