Water In Fuel (and lots of it...)

[Red Air Rambo]

Looking at the pic, I'm not having an aha moment either, but if it was water it would be clearer, my guess is you got some of the "bottom of the barrel" at the self service fuel stop. My best guess is rust sediment from old in ground tanks. Hopefully the new fuel will flush it out and you will have no problems.

[JAG]

Paul,

Based on your last refuel in Arkansas, I believe that is where you took on the water. The fuel flow slowing down then completely stopping, tells me the pump filter system became laden with water from the tank, thus shutting down the flow. Also called "no-go" filters, these types of filters are supposed to stop the flow of fuel should they have water get in them. Perhaps it was this type of filter medium, however it did not react as fast (maybe an older filter).

Jeff

[Stratus337]

Jeff,

I think you have to be right. It is just amazing the "substance" seemed to work fine in the engine. I flew yesterday and carefully sumped the tanks multiple times with perfect fuel. No problems so hopefully no problems. Going to keep the plane in a hanger but will watch for water intrusion, but I don't think that was my problem. The fuel drip from the drain turned out to be a blessing that allowed me to catch the bad gas in the tank. Yes, I'll be on the front row at church this morning...