Doc Liquid Addiction Staff member Jul 17, 2010 #1 Everytime I start the generator on the boat I see some black 'stuff' floating in the water. Guessing it's carbon. What does this mean? The generator runs fine but spits out this gunk when I first start it for the day.
Everytime I start the generator on the boat I see some black 'stuff' floating in the water. Guessing it's carbon. What does this mean? The generator runs fine but spits out this gunk when I first start it for the day.
Bt Doctur Super Moderator Staff member Jul 17, 2010 #2 gas or diesel?, more likely carbon soot from the exaust system
Doc Liquid Addiction Staff member Jul 18, 2010 #3 gas. Another boater said he sees it sometimes but not all the time with his generator. Assuming it is carbon soot .... what does it mean?
gas. Another boater said he sees it sometimes but not all the time with his generator. Assuming it is carbon soot .... what does it mean?
Bt Doctur Super Moderator Staff member Jul 18, 2010 #4 choke setting too rich, idle jets out too far, rich fuel mixture.
