05-22-2014, 02:01 PM
+100 on Seafoam. Love that stuff, hate that Ethanol.
I use cheap gas on my new-(ish) car engine, but the old motor gets the highest grade, only. That's what lead was good for!
Always pitched some seafoam in promptly. There are other gas-treatments - specific for ethanol treatment (enzyme stuff they claim).
Water is bad, old gas is bad. I think I have pour fuel line issues too, and Gertrude (my 50s 10 horse) is not always in a good mood. Like to give her a good pat and stroke before a pull, just for luck. Yeah - I talk to my motor on a blustery day.
The other key - if you can, is run them dry when you're done. Disconnect the gas and let it run out ALL the gas till she sputters and pukes. Makes the next start up clean and happy.
Thanks for the link Ron - wish there were more options for GOOD gas!
I use cheap gas on my new-(ish) car engine, but the old motor gets the highest grade, only. That's what lead was good for!
Always pitched some seafoam in promptly. There are other gas-treatments - specific for ethanol treatment (enzyme stuff they claim).
Water is bad, old gas is bad. I think I have pour fuel line issues too, and Gertrude (my 50s 10 horse) is not always in a good mood. Like to give her a good pat and stroke before a pull, just for luck. Yeah - I talk to my motor on a blustery day.
The other key - if you can, is run them dry when you're done. Disconnect the gas and let it run out ALL the gas till she sputters and pukes. Makes the next start up clean and happy.
Thanks for the link Ron - wish there were more options for GOOD gas!