Debris in VST below filter

[mittenbass]

2004 250XS serial no. OT819424

My smart craft gauge was showing the “water in fuel” warning light so I drained the fuel from the VST and removed the filter. There was a fair amount of debris in the bottom of the filter housing in the VST. The debris looked like caramelized sugar. I cleaned it out and replaced the filter. The warning light is gone and my motor is running normally now, but I would like to find the culprit behind the debris. Does this sound like the inside of the fuel lines desintegrating or something else?

I can’t find ethanol free gasoline near me that is above the minimum octane rating of 91 for my motor so I am forced to run pump gas with ethanol in it. To combat this, I have always put Quikcare ethanol treatment in every tank, but perhaps that is not enough?

[g352nv]

Yes, replace your fuel hose and bulb.

[g352nv]

Heres a link for ya
http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=22490

[Nova Kaw 650]

Yes, replace your fuel hose and bulb.

X2.
The debris matches the description of fuel line inner lining pieces.

[DewRonInc]

On the 300xs, what is recommended fuel line and bulb

1e003823

[DewRonInc]

And size

[g352nv]

On the 300xs, what is recommended fuel line and bulb

1e003823

Just take it off and take it with you to the shop or boat store ect. Or call Don he has it ready I'm sure.

[DewRonInc]

Heck mine looks like 1/2 inch line

[rocketman6965]

3/8 from tank to primer bulb. 5/16 primer bulb to pulse pump.

[DewRonInc]

Mine is larger

[rocketman6965]

If it’s larger, it will leak at pump inside motor. Maybe looks larger because hose designed for under deck has thicker wall

[DewRonInc]

Dont really know, but I will.