In a message dated 11/9/2005 1:26:55 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Dave1massey@cs.com writes:
Any car with an intact evaporation control system (unvented tank and
charcoal
canister) will keep the gas fresh for 5 months. Heck, I've started a TR6 on
three your old gas. The battery was dead and the carbs leaked like
sprinklers
but it ran fine. If you are storing a TR3 for 5 months I'd consider stabil
or something like that but I store my mower for about that long with no
problems.
Dave
Dave,
The theory behind stabilizer is to run it thru to the carbs because that is
where the problem may occur. Ever seen the bottom of a Z/S float bowl?
Looks pretty cruddy huh? I would rather error on the side of caution that is
why
I usually use the stuff. Even in my Wheel Horse! Modern Gas formulations
are only meant to be stable for a short period of time so I am told. I picked
up on the run them empty philosophy from the folks at the Crawford Auto
Museum here in Cleveland. They swear by it, of course the fact that they have
300 cars in a warehouse may have something to do with it. The keep them full
theroy is meant to prevent rust within the tank. However, since most of the
tanks on my restored cars are lined by the gas tank RENU process that is not a
concern for me. Agreed, the short 5 month time frame is a factor too. I
always try to start each car every month, let it run till operating
temperature
is achieved. I think everyone will agree that the worst thing one can do to a
car is let it sit. Things go bad in my experience.
Cheers,
Darrell
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