[bigdog]

OK, here's the latest update.

Marine dealer can pump out old gas, but has no means to dispose of fuel.
Consequently, I would have to supply enough containers to hold 35 gal of fuel. Went to local automotive repair shop with same question, got same answer.

As I may not be able to remove old gas, I may just have to keep running until the level gets down to where I can add new fresh gas.

In the meantime I'm going to remove water seaparating filter and keep dumping fuel after running for 15 min each time. Again, after already doing this several times there is no apparent inidcation of water in the fuel.
Also have added gas additive to remove any water (HEAT), and also added an octane booster. I suspect gas looses it's properties when sitting over long periods of time.

To answer a previous comment, I am running plenty of water through the engine, and can see it coming out the ports of outdrive where it should be.
Engine temp.reamins to stay low.

Going to purchase a new fuel line hose, to connect from tank to fuel pump,
BTW is electric. Should be a inexpensive replacement.

To answer another question about the plug/coil ignition wires, not sure if these have ever been changed. Boat is 13 yrs old and engine only has 160hrs believe it or not.... Wires look like new, but I guess youcan't tell the inside condition of wires from outside appearances. Will see if NAPA dealer
has a replacement. Can't hurt to replace... Right?

Also, I believe engine only has a rotor, no condensor or points.

Suggestion to perform a fuel pump check presure check, I would have to bring back to marine mechanic. Surprised they didn't do this as SOP. Sound like it was too much trouble for them ?

One last question which nobody suggested.... Could I have a bad Coil, and would that exhibit this type of engine behavior?

Thanks again.
Bigdog