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Re: lead additive for old engines ??
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Posted by John T on August 14, 2004 at 06:44:43 from (66.244.90.73):
In Reply to: Re: lead additive for old engines ?? posted by Handsome Jim on August 13, 2004 at 18:08:15:
I like Sta Bil in anything that sets long periods as I believe it increases gas shelf life and can lessen gumming and varnish deposits. If the tanks are full, theres less volume of air that can condense out its moisture into the tank PLUS the tanks innards are not exposed to oxygen which is need to form rust (iron oxide). I ADD LOW ASH OUTBOARD MOTOR OIL TO MY GAS WHICH I believe leaves a protective coating on the carbs also helping to prevent rust (lessens oxygen contact). I usually drain the carbs AFTER they have a good chance to have Sta Bil and 2 cycle oil in them but it may be even better if they were filled with a solvent or lubricant to even better prevent rust and gum n varnish. John T
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