Summerizing some not needed tractors.

[Fordiesel69 259]

Some unused tractors need to sit all summer.  I found that these engines run on kero, can I run out of gas, then pour in some kero.  Then start motors and let them get the fuel to the carbs?  This way the ethanol will not attack.  I also found that running them out of fuel and leaving them sit is just as bad.

 

What made me think of this is my 6.9L diesel injection pump has been sitting since 2002 on a shelf and it was full of diesel.  It still looks and smells like fresh fuel inside.

[BPjunk 184]

Why not try running a "fogging spray" into the carburetor ? You can drain the fuel tank ... or top it off and add a fuel conditioner and then fog the engine while running. Doing this will keep the combustion chamber, piston rings, carburetor and cylinder wall from getting corroded. I do this on my Wheel Horses and outboard boat motors, fogging spray can be purchased at most automotive and marine supply shops.

 

When using the kerosene some does get burned off and what is left over will soot up the plug.

 

Wild Bill

Richmond, VA

[Fordiesel69 259]

The is a good idea, but it WILL not help the carburetor bowl and internals of the carb.  I know how to prepare the rest.

[KC9KAS 4,741]

I use SEAFOAM (in the fuel) in all my small internal combustion engines as well as my 2 motorcycles that sit for 3+ months in the winter.

Never had a carb problem with any of them.

[squonk 41,017]

Lowes sells 4 cycle non-ethonal fuel in qts. That "supposedly" has a shelf life of 3 yrs.

[Lagersolut 648]

Am I one of the lucky ones,  ?   I have 3   NON - ethanol  stations within 15 miles of my house ......I use it in my small engine stuff religiously

[brandonozz 168]

I guess I'm one of the lucky ones as well as I have two stations with non-ethanol within two miles of my house.  I use it in everything I own! 

Havent tried it myself but friends have measured their fuel mileage with ethanol and non-ethinol and say they get better mileage with straight gas.  The added mileage gained from using straight gas will offset the additional 10 to 15 cents in price.