SR71BLACKBIRDXX Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) You know how there are some things with very distinct odors? Honda polish, burning hair,....10 year old fuel? (Or what was 10 year old fuel) Guy may have put 2 stroke in it..Who knows Got it running. Lost money on the job. Edited April 18, 2014 by SR71BLACKBIRDXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer212 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 What the fuck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR71BLACKBIRDXX Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 That's a good one, right? Figured I'd give it my best shot before telling the guy he needed a new carburetor. Got it going..for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Check the air filter for slimer from the ghost busters, Never seen that shit before in a carb.... Thankfully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRXX Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I pulled one apart that looked like that. I think it had sat for 10 years. Probably started out with a full tank of gas that slowly fed it and evaporated. Mower ran great for a long time after I got it going. Few years ago, I scored a generator for $250, less than half the cost of a similar new one. Guy used it during one storm for a few days then it sat for 2 or 3 years. Just needed the carb cleaned. Went to my local garden center that sells/services and could not get the bowl gasket, had to order online. He just replaces carbs. They are cheap compared to labor, so makes sense to not screw with them. I think only $70 or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 saturday my weedeater was started for first time since Oct. last yr. wouldn't run longer than 4 or 5 seconds.. I just knew my carb was going to look like that.. thankfully just some light gunk on screen, and some fresh gas and off we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon haney Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) Two words: Fuel Stabilizer. If you have a 2-stroke, use Opti-2 pre-mix oil. It already has fuel stabilizer in it. I have a Shindaiwa string trimmer that is 8 years old. Still starts as good as when new. A gallon of mixed gas lasts more than a year. Of course, 10 years might be pushing it a little. Edited April 21, 2014 by jon haney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRXX Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 +1 on the stabilizer. I always add some any season I fill up the gas can for my equipment. The bike and car get some in the tank for winter. If something has a petcock, I always shut it off and let the engine run until it dies when I am done. Stuff like weedwacker, I will drain and run dry at end of season. The mower is not as easy to tip and drain, so I just try to start it up once or twice over the winter. Have a few extra 5 gal jugs to keep on hand over winter for the generator. I will dump them into my truck now and refill next winter, or if we get a bad storm forecast over the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon haney Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 +1 on the stabilizer. I always add some any season I fill up the gas can for my equipment. The bike and car get some in the tank for winter. If something has a petcock, I always shut it off and let the engine run until it dies when I am done. Stuff like weedwacker, I will drain and run dry at end of season. The mower is not as easy to tip and drain, so I just try to start it up once or twice over the winter. Have a few extra 5 gal jugs to keep on hand over winter for the generator. I will dump them into my truck now and refill next winter, or if we get a bad storm forecast over the summer. If your weedwacker is a 2-stroke, don't run it dry. Remember, the lubricant is in the fuel? With fuel stabilizer, it is better to fill the tank full, and leave it that way all winter. Keeps humidity out of the tank, too. Also been doing this with 2 mowers and a generator for years. All still run well, with no surging. Of course, when leaving fuel in a small engine, it is best to use non-ethanol fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRXX Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Good point on the lube, but I note when they run out of fuel, they die pretty quick like hitting the kill switch, they don't really sputter along. Would probably have to drive to KS to get non ethanol fuel. I think it's an emissions thing, just cant find it around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I use Marine Sta-Bil stabilizer that says it takes care of the ethanol.http://www.wholesalemarine.com/sta-bil-marine-ethanol-formula-81821.html?gclid=CMHpx9jl-r0CFaMcOgod1FsAsw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon haney Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Good point on the lube, but I note when they run out of fuel, they die pretty quick like hitting the kill switch, they don't really sputter along. Would probably have to drive to KS to get non ethanol fuel. I think it's an emissions thing, just cant find it around here. A little scar on the cylinder wall isn't usually a problem, but they tend to get worse. You can go to Pure-gas.org to find a station near you that sells non-ethanol gas, but wouldn't surprise me if there is none in MA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuffguyF4i Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Good point on the lube, but I note when they run out of fuel, they die pretty quick like hitting the kill switch, they don't really sputter along. Would probably have to drive to KS to get non ethanol fuel. I think it's an emissions thing, just cant find it around here. They sell it in many NY gas stations. I have one 4 miles from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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