Re: Re: winterizing engines: to drain or not to drain....
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Posted by big fred on October 12, 1998 at 06:48:39:
In Reply to: Re: winterizing engines: to drain or not to drain.... posted by Gerald on October 11, 1998 at 07:36:54:
: : Winter is fast approaching..for a gas tractor should the gas tank be drained and run the engine til the carb is dry or do the gas stabilizer products I've heard of work? (tractor will not be used til spring) any other tips for winterizing??dave : Seems like there's always a drop in the jet to gum it up eventually no matter how I try to run an engine dry. I hear that leaving the tank empty is a good way to let it rust inside because it will breath and get condensation on that gasoline cleaned surface. Probably using Sta-Bil with a full tank and running the engine enough after mixing in Sta-Bil to make sure its in the carburetor is best. I've not done that yet because of the price of enough for my engines... : Gerald I always try to keep a full tank over winter. I had a friend who managed to knock several thousand dollars worth of resale value off an airplane because his habit of storing it with almost empty tanks led to corrosion in the fuel tanks. Try using Sta-Bil in the gas.
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