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did I mention the gas in the tank is almost a year old to begin with?


That is bad gas (no pun intended). Not sure if it's the sole reason for your engine problems but it's definitely contributing. They make gasoline stabilizer that you can add to a tankful if you plan on storing it for an extended period of time without using it.

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Yes, I had the filler cap off for over a month in all type of weather...


Did it rain at all? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

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